Resource Name |
Inventory of stratigraphy maps, by author, in the NE |
Unique File Number |
413 |
Information Type |
inventory |
Surface Water |
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Aquatic Ecosystem |
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Groundwater |
A |
Groundwater & Surface Water |
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Management for Natural & Industrial Hazards |
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Strengths |
These studies can be valuable exploration tools as they provide descriptions of mappable markers in outcrop and in subsurface gamma-ray logs. In turn, these support better understanding of shallow bedrock aquifers and aquitards. |
Limitations |
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Challenges |
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Outstanding Research Questions |
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Outstanding Research Questions |
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Information Subtype |
geology |
Organization |
GSC; British Columbia Geological Survey |
Resource Name |
Fanti and Catuneanu [2010] for the Wapiti Formation, Hay and Plint [2009] for the Dunvegan Formation |
Resource Purpose |
These studies can be valuable exploration tools as they provide descriptions of mappable markers in outcrop and in subsurface gamma-ray logs. Which will support groundwater investigations of shalllow bedrock aquuifers and aquitards. |
Type of Information |
geology reports and maps |
How does this help decision making? |
Providing framework to understand overlying surficial materials to better understand groundwater resource. |
Program Status |
completed |
NE Coverage |
NE Coverage |
Drinking Water |
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Ecosystem |
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Fish |
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Groundwater |
Y |
Public Safety |
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SW Quality |
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SW Quantity |
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Link |
This mapping is compiled at the provincial scale on the British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines MapPlace website (MapPlace, 2012) |
Text Query |
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Google Earth |
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iMap Path Link |
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Spatial Metadata |
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Map |
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Contact Email |
[email protected] |