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Current Surface Water Use on the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers and Tributaries within the Kootenay Region
This document provides information about water use in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, using data from 2009.
“The map titled “Current Surface Water Use on the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers and Tributaries within the Kootenay Region” provides a tabular and visual summary of the amount and extent of various surface water uses in the Kootenays. Its focus is on the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers and includes associated major lakes, reservoirs and tributaries. The map is made up of provincial and federal government data readily available in 2009. The primary criteria for data inclusion was that it depicts current use of surface water in, on or close to the major water bodies, and that it have regional coverage. Ground water use through wells is not included. As the focus is on water quantity rather than quality, the use of water for waste discharge is also not shown. The map should be periodically updated if it continues to be used.” (Taken from introduction)
Author: British Columbia. Ministry of Environment. Water Management Branch, Canadian Columbia River Forum
Publisher: Canadian Columbia River Forum
Date: 2010-01
