Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Water Quality Monitoring Agreement Annual Work Schedule 2006-2007Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • March 2nd, 2021
The attached Schedules A, B, C, D, E, and F outline work activities to be carried out during the current fiscal year under the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Water Quality Monitoring Agreement. All six Schedules have been reviewed and approved by the Administrators of the Agreement.
WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF COWICHAN RIVER NEAR THE MOUTH (1985 – 2003)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • July 6th, 2006
The Cowichan River watershed is located in the southwest corner of British Columbia on the southeast coast of Vancouver Island. The headwaters are located in the Vancouver Island Mountains surrounding Cowichan Lake, and the river flows east to the Cowichan Bay estuary near Duncan. The water quality sampling station on the Cowichan River near the mouth is located two kilometres upstream from the Koksilah River and one kilometre downstream from the Duncan-North Cowichan treated sewage discharge. The river is one of the most important on Vancouver Island for recreational and commercial fish species, and is used for recreation and irrigation near the mouth. The main sources of contamination near the mouth are treated municipal sewage, fish hatchery effluent, agriculture, and urban development. This assessment is based on up to 19 years of water quality data during 1985-2003. The water quality trends identified below have not yet been confirmed by statistical analysis.
AT RED PASS (1984 – 2004)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • May 1st, 2007
The Fraser River flows through a vast portion of the southern half of British Columbia, from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The water quality monitoring site at Red Pass (located just below Moose Lake in the headwaters of the Fraser River) is the first of five long-term monitoring stations on the Fraser River. The remaining four monitoring sites are located at Hansard, Stoner, Marguerite, and Hope. This site represents a relatively pristine monitoring station, with no significant anthropogenic activity occurring upstream from this location. The primary purpose of the site is to provide an indication of ambient conditions that can be compared with water quality at downstream sites. The water quality trends identified below have not yet been confirmed by statistical analysis.
Ministry Of Environment, Lands And Parks Canada - British Columbia Water Quality Monitoring AgreementWater Quality Monitoring Agreement • March 9th, 2018
Water Quality Monitoring AgreementWater Quality Monitoring Agreement • March 9th, 2018
WATER QUALITY MONITORING AGREEMENTWater Quality Monitoring Agreement • May 2nd, 2007
The Thompson River drains over 55,000 km2 of the Interior Plateau, Shuswap Highlands, and Columbia Mountains to the Fraser River at Lytton. The river is important for fish spawning and rearing, for migrating salmon, and for irrigation, livestock watering, drinking water, and recreation such as rafting and steelhead fishing.
HIGHWAY 93 (1968 – 2000)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • February 22nd, 2006
The Elk River watershed is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, and drains 4450 km2 of the Rocky Mountains to the Kootenay River/Lake Koocanusa about 20 km upstream from the border with the United States. The water quality sampling station on the Elk River is located just upstream from the confluence with the Kootenay River/Lake Koocanusa at Highway 93. This assessment is based on up to 33 years of water quality data during 1968-2000. The main human activities in the Elk River watershed are open pit coal mining, forestry, outdoor tourism, and residential and commercial development. The water quality trends identified below have not yet been confirmed by statistical analysis.
Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Water Quality Monitoring Agreement Annual Work Schedule 2008-2009Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • October 7th, 2008
The attached Schedules A, B, C, D, E, and F outline work activities to be carried out during the current fiscal year under the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Water Quality Monitoring Agreement. All six Schedules have been reviewed and approved by the Administrators of the Agreement.
WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF SALMON RIVER ATWater Quality Monitoring Agreement • July 10th, 2006
This report assesses fifteen years of water quality data from the Salmon River. The Salmon River watershed is located within the Interior Plateau of south-central British Columbia. The sampling site is located at Highway 1, near the town of Salmon Arm, B.C.. Known errors were removed and the plotted data were compared to B.C. Environment's Approved and Working Criteria for Water Quality (MELP 2001a, 2001b). Of special interest were water quality levels and trends that are deemed deleterious to sensitive water uses including drinking water, aquatic life, fish and wildlife, recreation, irrigation and livestock watering.
WATER QUALITY MONITORING AGREEMENTWater Quality Monitoring Agreement • February 22nd, 2006
This report assesses water quality data from Environment Canada at the monitoring station below Johnson River, 8 km upstream from the confluence with the Stikine River. Water quality samples were collected between 1980 and 2002 by Environment Canada. Flow was measured at a Water Survey of Canada flow gauge at the same location.
AT NICHOLSON (2003 – 2006)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • February 18th, 2008
AT MARGUERITE (1984 – 2004)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • May 2nd, 2007
The Fraser River basin is one of British Columbia's most valued ecosystems, draining one-quarter of the province. Its headwaters are located near Moose Lake in the Rocky Mountains. The northern part of the river follows a north-west path before heading south starting just north from Prince George. The Fraser River then flows 600 km before turning to the west, near Hope, B.C., and flowing in a south-westerly direction to the Pacific Ocean. The river has two major tributaries which affect its flow and water quality: the Nechako River which merges with the Fraser River at Prince George; and the Thompson River which flows into the Fraser River at Lytton, B.C., approximately 95 km north from Hope. These two tributaries contribute 41% of the total Fraser River flow at Hope: the Thompson River contributes 30% and the Nechako River contributes 11%.
WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF FLATHEAD RIVER AT INTERNATIONAL BORDER (1980 – 2004)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • May 14th, 2007
The Flathead River watershed is located in the extreme southeast corner of British Columbia. Its headwaters are in the Rocky Mountains southeast from Fernie, and the river flows south into Montana, where it forms the western boundary of Glacier National Park. The water quality sampling station is located at the Canada-US border. This assessment is based on up to 18 years of water quality data collected during 1980-2004. The main human influences on water quality in the Flathead River watershed were timber harvesting, coal mine exploration, and road building. The water quality trends identified below have not yet been confirmed by statistical analysis.
CRESTON (1965 – 2000)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • February 22nd, 2006
The Kootenay River watershed is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia. It is a transboundary river, which joins the Elk River and then flows into Koocanusa Lake (the reservoir of Libby Dam in Montana), which straddles the Canada – U.S. border. At Creston, the river re-enters British Columbia after making the loop through northern Montana and Idaho, draining 36,700 km2 (21,200 km2 in B.C. and 15,500 km2 in the US). The water quality sampling station on the Kootenay River at Creston is located 15 km downstream from the US border and 15 km upstream from Kootenay Lake. This assessment is based on up to 36 years of water quality data during 1965-2000. The main human activities in the Kootenay River watershed were the Sullivan lead-zinc mine, concentrator and former fertilizer plant at Kimberley in the St. Mary River watershed, the Libby Dam, forestry, agriculture, and residential and commercial development. The water quality trends identified below have not yet been confirmed
Environment Environnement Canada Canada Ministry Of Environment, Lands And Parks Canada - British Columbia Water Quality Monitoring AgreementWater Quality Monitoring Agreement • March 9th, 2018
State of water quality of South Thompson River at Kamloops, 1973-1997 [computer file] At head of title: Canada-British Columbia Water Quality Monitoring Agreement.
FENWICK STATION (1971 – 2000)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • February 22nd, 2006
The Kootenay River watershed is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia. At Fenwick Station, the river flows in the Rocky Mountain Trench, southeast of Kimberley, draining 12,000 km2 of the Rocky Mountains to the east and the Purcell Mountains to the west. It is a transboundary river, which joins the Elk River and then flows into Koocanusa Lake (the reservoir of Libby Dam in Montana), which straddles the Canada –
WATER QUALITY MONITORING AGREEMENTWater Quality Monitoring Agreement • January 23rd, 2014
The following officials are named to administer this Agreement according to Article X under the Canada- Newfoundland and Labrador Water Quality Monitoring Agreement:
AIP Interim Measure 12: Water Quality Monitoring Activities Monitoring Year 2009Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • October 26th, 2021
AT SPARWOOD (2002 – 2005)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • February 18th, 2008
The Elk River watershed is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, and drains 4450 km2 of the Rocky Mountains to the Kootenay River/Lake Koocanusa about 20 km upstream from the border with the United States. It is the most heavily-fished river in the Kootenays, with large populations of westslope cutthroat trout, bull trout and whitefish. The upper most water quality sampling station on the Elk River is located near Sparwood. This assessment is based on up to four years of water quality data during
AT SALMON ARM (1985 – 2004)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • May 2nd, 2007
The Salmon River at Salmon Arm is located in the southern-interior portion of the province. Its headwaters originate about 15 km northeast from Salmon Lake. Some of the river's flow is diverted into Salmon Lake; much of that flow returns to the river via McInnis Creek, the outlet from Salmon Lake. From the confluence with McInnis Creek, the Salmon River flows northeast to Falkland, then southeast and east to Glenemma, and finally north to Salmon Arm before entering Shuswap Lake. The total length and drainage area of the Salmon River are approximately 120 km and 1510 km2, respectively.
Water Quality Monitoring AgreementWater Quality Monitoring Agreement • March 9th, 2018
AT WANETA (1980 – 2006)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • July 25th, 2008
WATER QUALITY MONITORING AGREEMENTWater Quality Monitoring Agreement • May 2nd, 2007
Ministry Of Environment, Lands And Parks Canada - British Columbia Water Quality Monitoring Agreement State Of Water Quality Of Unuk River Near U.S. Border 1991-1993Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • March 9th, 2018
WATER QUALITY MONITORING AGREEMENTWater Quality Monitoring Agreement • April 18th, 2008
The Kootenay River at Fenwick Station flows in the Rocky Mountain Trench, draining 12,000 km2 of the Rocky Mountains to the east and the Purcell Mountains to the west. It is a transboundary river, which joins the Elk River in B.C. and flows into Koocanusa Lake. This reach of the Kootenay River supports significant fisheries and is used for irrigation.
Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Water Quality Monitoring Agreement Annual Work Schedule 2007-2008Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • September 4th, 2007
The attached Schedules A, B, C, D, E, and F outline work activities to be carried out during the current fiscal year under the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Water Quality Monitoring Agreement. All six Schedules have been reviewed and approved by the Administrators of the Agreement.
WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF SIMILKAMEEN RIVER AT PRINCETON (1966 – 2000)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • July 10th, 2006
There have been three long-term water quality monitoring stations on the Similkameen River: near the US Border, at Princeton, and at Hedley (Figure 1). This report focuses on the water quality at the site on the Similkameen River near Princeton. The Similkameen River water is used for irrigation, livestock watering, drinking, primary and secondary- contact recreation, and industrial use, and sustains aquatic life and wildlife.
AT BIRCHBANK (1983 – 2005)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • March 30th, 2009
The Columbia River watershed is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia. Water quality measurements for the Columbia River at Birchbank are from samples collected 10 km upstream from Trail, B.C.. The drainage area at this point is 102,852 km2, with the Rocky Mountains to the east and the Purcell Mountains to the west. The river flows in the Rocky Mountain Trench and is used for drinking water, irrigation and industry and supports populations of cutthroat, rainbow, bull, and eastern trout and whitefish. Cirque glaciers in the high Purcell and Rocky mountains drain to the Columbia River and the glacial silt imparts a gray, muddy colour to the river at times. This is alleviated by the time the water reaches Birchbank due to the settling provided behind the reservoirs created for electricity generation.
WATER QUALITY MONITORING AGREEMENTWater Quality Monitoring Agreement • March 8th, 2012
The following officials are named to administer this Agreement according to Article x under the Canada- Newfoundland and Labrador Water Quality Monitoring Agreement:
NEAR THE MOUTH (1986 – 2004)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • May 2nd, 2007
The Quinsam River is located on eastern Vancouver Island, west of the town of Campbell River, B.C. It is a tributary to the Campbell River, which it joins 3 km inland from the Strait of Georgia. The Quinsam River basin is surrounded by various water bodies. The Campbell River and Campbell Lake border it to the north, Upper Campbell and Buttle Lakes are to the west, the Oyster River is to the south, and the Strait of Georgia is to the east. The main tributary to the Quinsam River is the Iron River, which flows from the south and meets the Quinsam River in between Quinsam and Middle Quinsam Lakes.
CANADA-BRITISH COLUMBIA WATER QUALITY MONITORING AGREEMENTWater Quality Monitoring Agreement • June 24th, 2009
WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF PEND D’OREILLE RIVER AT U.S. BORDER (1997 – 2003)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • February 22nd, 2006
Ninety-eight percent of the Pend d’Oreille River watershed lies in the United States. The Canadian portion of the river is about 22 km long, and is located just above the US Border, southeast from Trail, B.C. (see map). This assessment is based on five years of water quality data collected between December 1997 and May 2003.
WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF QUINSAM RIVER NEAR THE MOUTH (1986 – 2000)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • July 10th, 2006
The Quinsam River is located on eastern Vancouver Island, west of the town of Campbell River, B.C. (Figure 1). The total drainage area of the Quinsam River is 280 km2. The main economic activities pertaining to the Quinsam River are fishing, coal mining, and hydroelectric power. This report assesses water quality and flow data collected by Environment Canada at stations near the mouth of the Quinsam River between 1986 and 2000.
WATER QUALITY MONITORING AGREEMENTWater Quality Monitoring Agreement • October 2nd, 2014
The following officials are named to administer this Agreement according to Article X under the Canada- Newfoundland and Labrador Water Quality Monitoring Agreement:
WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF SIMILKAMEEN RIVER AT US BORDER (1976 – 2000)Water Quality Monitoring Agreement • February 22nd, 2006
There have been three long-term water quality monitoring stations on the Similkameen River: near the US Border, at Princeton, and at Hedley (Figure 1). This report focuses on the water quality at the site on the Similkameen River near the US Border. The Similkameen River water is used for irrigation, livestock watering, drinking, primary and secondary-contact recreation, and industrial use, and sustains aquatic life and wildlife.
