Water Stewardship Information Sources

Resource Name Snow monitoring in the Kiskatinaw River watershed
Unique File Number 197
Information Type Monitoring
Surface Water A
Aquatic Ecosystem A
Groundwater A
Groundwater & Surface Water A
Management for Natural & Industrial Hazards A
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Organization Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, City of Dawson Creek
Resource Name Snow monitoring in the Kiskatinaw River watershed
Resource Purpose Snow accumulation and melt related to mountain pine beetle impact is monitored at two stations, in support of hydrological and ecological research in the Kiskatinaw River watershed . Sampling began in 2012 and is multiyear.
Type of Information snow pack data
How does this help decision making? provides guidance on water availability
Program Status Ongoing
NE Coverage Specific to NE BC
Drinking Water Y
Ecosystem
Fish Y
Groundwater
Public Safety
SW Quality
SW Quantity Y
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