Tag: drought
Taking a Closer Look at Aquifer 419
The Beaufort Watershed Stewards (BWS) will once again be working with a student from the University of Victoria School of Earth & Ocean Sciences (SEOS) to learn more about one of the aquifers that provide all of our fresh water on the eastern slopes of the Beaufort Range. The student …
A Tale of Two Creeks
The drought drags on and things continue to get drier and drier and drier. It’s the first week of August and it’s a welcome treat to visit our stream sampling sites. Shady little oases of resilience, they provide respite. The air feels moist, the bushes and vines have exploded in …
Our Wells During Drought
I’m always amazed that so few well owners know the level of the water in their wells. But then, I’m a data-driven sort of guy. If I were on a private well, I would probably have a sensor that sent real-time data to my phone. But that’s me. There is …