Freshwater systems are integral to the health of the planet and provide many essential ecosystem services, such as clean water, food, energy, recreation, climate regulation, and waste assimilation. As human populations and economies grow, demand for these ecosystem services continues to increase. The B.Sc. in Water Sciences at Trent addresses contemporary water challenges from multiple perspectives and responds to the large demand for professionals who can integrate science and policy to understand and solve issues associated with water and the aquatic environment.