His teaching and research interests focus on water governance and physical hydrology. Dr. Walters’ program of research examines the capacity of First Nations to implement multi-barrier protection of drinking water systems, and the underlying determinants of safe water and well-being. This research is funded through a strategic grant from the Social Science and Humanities Research Council. Dr. Walters is also a member of technical advisory committee for the North Bay-Mattawa Source Water Protection Region Water Budget and Water Quality Stress Assessment.