One of the greatest challenges to stream habitat evaluation for many community groups is finding accurate records giving the location of the main stream and it's tributaries. Sometimes the information exists, but is scattered in several locations, and contains conflicting information. At other times, the information does not exist. Our group decided to work in two scales 1:20K and 1:2K. This is due to the availability of thematic information in these scales.

The interaction of the main stream and its tributaries with the adjacent landscape are crucial to maintain the overall integrity of a watershed, including water quality and water quantity.

Between 1998 and 2002, a series of mapping projects occurred on the tributaries of Stoney Creek, some of which were initiated by SCEC:
1998/1999 - British Columbia Institute of Technology,
1998 - SCEC tributaries Survey
1999 - SCEC tributaries Survey
2000 - ENKON watercourse classification
2001 - SCEC tributaries survey
2002 - SCEC tributaries SHIM mapping

See our Online mapping project.

In order to protect the sustainability of Stoney Creek as a result of impeding development within the watershed and specifically the headwaters of the creek, we are faced with the following challenges:
A- Seek ways to gather mapping, water quality, hydrology, riparian and land cover data, before during and after the development period.
B - Provide data to others and engage them in collaborative planning and implementation of activities that will maximize the required natural functions for the ecological sustainability values of the watershed.

If you would like to volunteer on our Stream Mapping Working Group please contact:
Stoney Creek Environment Committee Volunteer - Stream Mapping Working Group

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