Water Stewardship Information Sources

ID 1439
Citation Phippen, B. 2002. Long-term water quality monitoring report for Similkameen River at Princeton, 1966-2000. BC Ministry of Environment.
Organization Ministry of Environment
URL http://a100.gov.bc.ca/pub/acat/public/viewReport.do?reportId=11294
Abstract/Description or Keywords This report assesses water quality data and long-term water quality trends in the Similkameen River at Princeton, in accordance to the Canada- British Columbia Water Quality Monitoring Agreement. This report provides water quality data analyses for Similkameen River at Princeton. There have been three long-term water quality monitoring stations on the Similkameen River: near the US Border, at Princeton, and at Hedley. This report focuses on the water quality at the site on the Similkameen River near Princeton. The Similkameen River water is used for irrigation, livestock watering, drinking, primary and secondarycontact recreation, and industrial use, and sustains aquatic life and wildlife. EMS site # E000000. Report also found at the following website: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/
Information Type report
Regional Watershed Similkameen
Sub-watershed if known Similkameen River
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Project status complete
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