Water Stewardship Information Sources
| ID | 1745 |
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| Citation | Swain, LG. 1993. Ambient water quality objectives for the Bonaparte River. BC Ministry of Environment. |
| Organization | Ministry of Environment |
| URL | http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wat/wq/bonaparte/bonaparte.html |
| Abstract/Description or Keywords | The water quality of the Bonaparte River and some of its tributaries in the Thompson-Bonaparte area (Figure 1) was assessed by examining water quality data and effluent quality data collected to about December 1983. The watershed is important habitat for rainbow trout and has good potential for salmon spawning and rearing. In addition to the usual developments, cattle create major problems for water quality. Water quality objectives therefore were developed in reaches where designated water uses may be threatened, either now or in the foreseeable future. A detailed technical appendix was prepared and forms the basis for the conclusions presented here and in the Thompson-Bonaparte Sub-Regional Environmental Management Plan. The Bonaparte River originates at Bonaparte Lake, about 100 km north from Kamloops, from where it flows south-westerly towards the Village of Clinton. At its confluence with Clinton Creek, just east from Clinton, it flows south-easterly, passing though the Town of Cache Creek. It meets the Thompson River just north from the Town of Ashcroft. Two tributaries which are also discussed in this document are Clinton Creek which drains forom the west side and Loon Creek which drains from Loon Lake on the east side. |
| Information Type | report |
| Regional Watershed | Thompson |
| Sub-watershed if known | Bonaparte River |
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| Project status | complete |
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