| Abstract/Description or Keywords |
The ASP Creek watershed is located directly north of Princeton, with the lower reach of the channel within the city limits. The watershed has an area of 64.5 km squared, is linear in shape and approximately 20 km long by 3.5 km wide. Elevations range from 650 m at the confluence with the Tulameen River, to 1650 m at the north end of the watershed. The average channel gradient is equal to 5%. Relatively little forest development has occurred in the watershed to date. Cultivation (hay fields), grazing and recreational uses were identified in the watershed. Snowpatch, a downhill ski area, and the China Ridge cross-country ski area located within the watershed, at approximately 6.5 km on West China Creek Road. Private property totals about 12% (780 ha) of the total watershed area is situated in the southeast part of the basin. Field work was carried out in October, 1998.ﾠ watershed assessment, forest harvest |
