Water Stewardship Information Sources
| ID | 364 |
|---|---|
| Citation | Cohen, SJ. N.d. Regional assessment of climate change impacts in Canada: Okanagan case study. |
| Organization | Environment Canada |
| URL | http://projects.upei.ca/climate/files/2012/10/Book-5_Paper-9.pdf |
| Abstract/Description or Keywords | A collaborative study on climate change and water management in the Okanagan region of British Columbia, Canada, has been underway for several years. An interdisciplinary approach is used, incorporating participatory processes as part of the research on regional adaptation experiences and consideration of future responses. Results of hydrologic and water demand research efforts indicate that future climate changes are likely to result in reduced water supply, increased water demand, and an increased frequency of high risk years in which high demand and low supply occur concurrently. The region has experienced droughts in recent years, and several communities and water purveyors have initiated measures to manage water demand. Future climate change will require a portfolio of supply and demand measures, and need to be considered as part of a basin-wide strategy that integrates with regional development plans. |
| Information Type | article |
| Regional Watershed | Okanagan |
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| Project status | complete |
| Contact Name | Stewart Cohen |
| Contact Email | [email protected] |