CWN plays a critical role in ensuring that Canada can more effectively capitalize on its investments in research to enable it to be a world leader in water management, increasing the economic prosperity and improving the public good of Canadians. To achieve this, CWN catalyzes strong partnerships and fosters leadership in research that results in integration of knowledge across disciplines and sectors, empowering decision-makers and companies to apply effective knowledge-based solutions to water management.

CWN Vision

The Canadian Water Network is a highly sought after mobilizer of multidisciplinary water research and knowledge resources from across Canada.

CWN Mission

To nurture national partnerships that mobilize multidisciplinary research excellence, catalyzing innovation that provides practical, implementable solutions to complex water resource management issues