| Abstract/Description or Keywords |
Pothole Creek is located southeast of Merritt in an area of private property range land and forested Crown land (Weyerhaeuser and Nicola-Pacific operating area). The sub-basin area is equal to 129.0 km squared and elevations range from 925 at the confluence with Quilchena Creek to 1740 m along the southern boundary (Wart Mountain). This report presents the results of an overview hydrologic assessment of the Pothole Creek sub-basin located southeast of Merritt. Weyerhaeuser Canada Ltd. (Merritt Division) initiated the study, partly in response to the results of the 1997 Merritt Forest District IWAP, and partly to address concerns from the Ministry of Forests. Concerns included surface erosion, riparian buffers, and the impact of the five-year forest development plan. Fieldwork was carried out in October 1998. |
