Alluvial FanFan shaped terrestrial deposit of alluvial sediment, which foms as sediment load is deposited because of a reduction in the stream gradient
Fan shaped terrestrial deposit of alluvial sediment, which forms as sediment load is deposited because of a reduction in the stream gradient.
AquaticWith reference to water
With reference to water.
AquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater
An underground formation that stores groundwaterWater existing below the ground surface in aquifers.
BasinLand area from which water drains towards a common point (WatershedLand area from which water drains towards a common point)
Land area from which water drains towards a common point.
BathymetryThe measurement of the depth of bodies of water
The measurement of the depth of bodies of water.
BedrockRock at or near the Earth’s surface that is solid and relatively unweathered
Rock at or near the Earth’s surface that is solid and relatively unweathered.
CadastreProperty boundary
Property boundary.
CalibrateTo check, adjust, or determine by comparison that a computer model will produce results that meet or exceed some defined criteria within a specified degree of confidence
To check, adjust, or determine by comparison that a computer model will produce results that meet or exceed some defined criteria within a specified degree of confidence.
Demand-ManagementThe modification of consumer demand for water through various methods, such as financial incentives or education.
The modification of consumer demand for water through various methods, such as financial incentives or education.
Drip IrrigationA water-saving irrigation method that allows water to drip slowly to the roots of plants. / Drip SystemsA water-saving irrigation method that allows water to drip slowly to the roots of plants.
A water-saving irrigation method that allows water to drip slowly to the roots of plants.
Drought Response PlanA strategy that outlines the actions to be taken before, during, and immediately after a drought to reduce its impacts.
A strategy that outlines the actions to be taken before, during, and immediately after a drought to reduce its impacts.
EcosystemA system in which populations of species group together into communities and interact with each other and the abiotic environment
A system in which populations of species group together into communities and interact with each other and the abiotic environment.
EvaporationThe process by which water changes from a liquid to atmospheric water vapour - an essential part of the water cycle.
The process by which water changes from a liquid to atmospheric water vapour – an essential part of the water cycle.
EvapotranspirationThe combined processes of evaporation and transpiration
The combined processes of evaporationThe process by which water changes from a liquid to atmospheric water vapour - an essential part of the water cycle. and transpirationLoss of water vapour from plants.
Fracture-Flow SystemA bedrockRock at or near the Earth’s surface that is solid and relatively unweathered aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater in which the flow takes place primarily within fractures in bedrockRock at or near the Earth’s surface that is solid and relatively unweathered
A bedrockRock at or near the Earth’s surface that is solid and relatively unweathered aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater in which the flow takes place primarily within fractures in bedrockRock at or near the Earth’s surface that is solid and relatively unweathered.
GroundwaterWater existing below the ground surface in aquifers
Water existing below the ground surface in aquifers.
HabitatThe area or natural environment in which an organism or population normally lives.
The area or natural environment in which an organism or population normally lives.
Hydraulic ConductivityA measure of the ability of a soil or bedrockRock at or near the Earth’s surface that is solid and relatively unweathered or unconsolidated aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwaterAn aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater that exists in an unconsolidated deposit to transmit a fluid such as water, that depends on properties of both the medium and the fluid
A measure of the ability of a soil or bedrockRock at or near the Earth’s surface that is solid and relatively unweathered or unconsolidated aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwaterAn aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater that exists in an unconsolidated deposit to transmit a fluid such as water, that depends on properties of both the medium and the fluid.
HydraulicsHydraulics deals with the mechanical properties of liquids. Free surface hydraulics and open channel flow are branches of hydraulics used to describe the properties of free surface flow, such as the flow in rivers.
HydraulicsHydraulics deals with the mechanical properties of liquids. Free surface hydraulics and open channel flow are branches of hydraulics used to describe the properties of free surface flow, such as the flow in rivers. deals with the mechanical properties of liquids. Free surface hydraulicsHydraulics deals with the mechanical properties of liquids. Free surface hydraulics and open channel flow are branches of hydraulics used to describe the properties of free surface flow, such as the flow in rivers. and open channel flow are branches of hydraulicsHydraulics deals with the mechanical properties of liquids. Free surface hydraulics and open channel flow are branches of hydraulics used to describe the properties of free surface flow, such as the flow in rivers. used to describe the properties of free surface flow, such as the flow in rivers.
HydrogeologicAdjective of the noun hydrogeologyThe geology of groundwater, with particular emphasis on the chemistry and movement of water
Adjective of the noun hydrogeologyThe geology of groundwater, with particular emphasis on the chemistry and movement of water.
HydrogeologyThe geology of groundwater, with particular emphasis on the chemistry and movement of water
The geology of groundwaterWater existing below the ground surface in aquifers, with particular emphasis on the chemistry and movement of water.
HydrologicAdjective of the noun hydrologyThe science dealing with the properties, distribution, and circulation of water
Adjective of the noun hydrologyThe science dealing with the properties, distribution, and circulation of water.
HydrologyThe science dealing with the properties, distribution, and circulation of water
The science dealing with the properties, distribution, and circulation of water.
Hydrometric NetworkA network of stations that measure water level and streamflow
A network of stations that measure water level and streamflow.
In-stream UseWater useVolume or rate of water diverted or withdrawn from a water body (eg a stream, lake, or groundwaterWater existing below the ground surface in aquifers aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater) for use by humans on the land surface. Actual water use is determined through direct measurement. Water demand is an estimate of actual water use. taking place within a stream channel, such as hydroelectric power generation, navigation, recreational activities, and fish propagation and use.
Water useVolume or rate of water diverted or withdrawn from a water body (eg a stream, lake, or groundwaterWater existing below the ground surface in aquifers aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater) for use by humans on the land surface. Actual water use is determined through direct measurement. Water demand is an estimate of actual water use. taking place within a stream channel, such as hydroelectric power generation, navigation, recreational activities, and fish propagation and use.
Instream FlowWater flowing in a stream
Water flowing in a stream.
Instream FlowWater flowing in a stream ManagementManaging or maintaining minimum flows in rivers and streams to provide a certain level of environmental protection.
Managing or maintaining minimum flows in rivers and streams to provide a certain level of environmental protection.
Instream FlowWater flowing in a stream NeedsThe flow of water in a natural watercourse required to support and sustain fish and other aquaticWith reference to water dependent species
The flow of water in a natural watercourse required to support and sustain fish and other aquaticWith reference to water dependent species.
Irrigation SchedulingThe process used by irrigation system managers to determine the correct frequency and duration of watering.
The process used by irrigation system managers to determine the correct frequency and duration of watering.
LLitre. There are 1,000 L in a cubic metre, and 1,000,000 L in a cubic decameter (dam3). 1,000,000 L = 1 ML
Litre. There are 1,000 LLitre. There are 1,000 L in a cubic metre, and 1,000,000 L in a cubic decameter (dam3). 1,000,000 L = 1 ML in a cubic metre, and 1,000,000 LLitre. There are 1,000 L in a cubic metre, and 1,000,000 L in a cubic decameter (dam3). 1,000,000 L = 1 ML in a cubic decameter (dam3). 1,000,000 LLitre. There are 1,000 L in a cubic metre, and 1,000,000 L in a cubic decameter (dam3). 1,000,000 L = 1 ML = 1 MLMegalitre. One ML = 1,000,000 litres, i.e. 1 dam3
LimnologicalAdjective of the noun limnology
Adjective of the noun limnologyScientific study of physical, chemical, and biological conditions in lakes, ponds, and streams.
LimnologyScientific study of physical, chemical, and biological conditions in lakes, ponds, and streams
Scientific study of physical, chemical, and biological conditions in lakes, ponds, and streams.
Liquid Waste Management PlanA written record of a community’s decisions and plans for dealing with liquid wastes, including sewer discharges, storm-water runoff, sewer overflows, sewage treatment plant sludge, effluent, septic tanks, and more. (LWMPLiquid Waste Management Plan)
A written record of a community’s decisions and plans for dealing with liquid wastes, including sewer discharges, storm-water runoff, sewer overflows, sewage treatment plant sludge, effluent, septic tanks, and more.
MetadataA description of the data in a source, distinct from the actual data. An item of metadata may describe an individual datum, or content item, or a collection of data including multiple content
A description of the data in a source, distinct from the actual data. An item of metadataA description of the data in a source, distinct from the actual data. An item of metadata may describe an individual datum, or content item, or a collection of data including multiple content may describe an individual datum, or content item, or a collection of data including multiple content.
MLMegalitre. One ML = 1,000,000 litres, i.e. 1 dam3
Megalitre. One MLMegalitre. One ML = 1,000,000 litres, i.e. 1 dam3 = 1,000,000 litres, i.e. 1 dam3
Naturalized FlowFlows that would have existed without human use or management
Flows that would have existed without human use or management.
NodesLocations at which surface water properties are reported, such as the mouths of tributaries
Locations at which surface waterWater that flows in streams and rivers, and exists in natural lakes, wetlands, and in reservoirsArtificial lakes used to store water properties are reported, such as the mouths of tributaries.
Offstream UseWater withdrawn or diverted from a ground- or surface-water source for use.
Water withdrawn or diverted from a ground- or surface-water source for use.
OutfallThe place where a sewer, drain or stream discharges.
The place where a sewer, drain or stream discharges.
PercolationVertical movement of water from the surface to the subsurface
Vertical movement of water from the surface to the subsurface.
RechargeRefers to water entering a groundwaterWater existing below the ground surface in aquifers aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater through percolationVertical movement of water from the surface to the subsurface from the surface or through lateral movement from an adjacent upslope aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater
Refers to water entering a groundwaterWater existing below the ground surface in aquifers aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater through percolationVertical movement of water from the surface to the subsurface from the surface or through lateral movement from an adjacent upslope aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater.
Regional Growth StrategyA local government strategic plan to promote sustainable human settlement and efficient use of public facilities, land and other resources. (RGSRegional Growth Strategy)
A local government strategic plan to promote sustainable human settlement and efficient use of public facilities, land and other resources.
ReservoirAn artificial lake used to store water
An artificial lake used to store water.
SalmonidOf, belonging to, or characteristic of the family Salmonidae, which includes salmon, trout, and whitefish
Of, belonging to, or characteristic of the family Salmonidae, which includes salmon, trout, and whitefish.
Saturated Hydraulic ConductivityA measure of the ability of a soil or bedrockRock at or near the Earth’s surface that is solid and relatively unweathered or unconsolidated aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwaterAn aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater that exists in an unconsolidated deposit to transmit a fluid such as water, that depends on properties of both the medium and the fluidThe hydraulic conductivityA measure of the ability of a soil or bedrockRock at or near the Earth’s surface that is solid and relatively unweathered or unconsolidated aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwaterAn aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater that exists in an unconsolidated deposit to transmit a fluid such as water, that depends on properties of both the medium and the fluid that exists when the medium is saturated
The hydraulic conductivityA measure of the ability of a soil or bedrockRock at or near the Earth’s surface that is solid and relatively unweathered or unconsolidated aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwaterAn aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater that exists in an unconsolidated deposit to transmit a fluid such as water, that depends on properties of both the medium and the fluid that exists when the medium is saturated.
Stream-FlowThe flow of water in a river or stream channel
The flow of water in a river or stream channel.
Stream-FlowThe flow of water in a river or stream channel NaturalizationThe process of estimating the stream-flowThe flow of water in a river or stream channel that would exist in the absence of human water management activities
The process of estimating the stream-flowThe flow of water in a river or stream channel that would exist in the absence of human water management activities.
Surface FlowsOpen channel flow, or the gravity-driven flow of water above the ground.
Open channel flow, or the gravity-driven flow of water above the ground.
Surface WaterWater that flows in streams and rivers, and exists in natural lakes, wetlands, and in reservoirsArtificial lakes used to store water
Water that flows in streams and rivers, and exists in natural lakes, wetlands, and in reservoirsArtificial lakes used to store water.
TopographyThe relief exhibited by a surface
The relief exhibited by a surface.
TranspirationLoss of water vapour from plants
Loss of water vapour from plants.
Unconsolidated AquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwaterAn aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater that exists in an unconsolidated deposit
An aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater that exists in an unconsolidated depositLoosely arranged or unstratified sediment whose particles are not cemented together.
Unconsolidated DepositLoosely arranged or unstratified sediment whose particles are not cemented together
Loosely arranged or unstratified sediment whose particles are not cemented together.
Water BalanceThe flow of water in and out of a system.
The flow of water in and out of a system.
Water DemandWater useVolume or rate of water diverted or withdrawn from a water body (eg a stream, lake, or groundwaterWater existing below the ground surface in aquifers aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater) for use by humans on the land surface. Actual water use is determined through direct measurement. Water demand is an estimate of actual water use. determined using an estimation approach, such as a model
Water useVolume or rate of water diverted or withdrawn from a water body (eg a stream, lake, or groundwaterWater existing below the ground surface in aquifers aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater) for use by humans on the land surface. Actual water use is determined through direct measurement. Water demand is an estimate of actual water use. determined using an estimation approach, such as a model.
Water LicenceA licence issued by the B.C. government to store water, or to withdraw water from a surface water source for a particular purpose
A licence issued by the B.C. government to store water, or to withdraw water from a surface waterWater that flows in streams and rivers, and exists in natural lakes, wetlands, and in reservoirsArtificial lakes used to store water source for a particular purpose.
Water UseVolume or rate of water diverted or withdrawn from a water body (eg a stream, lake, or groundwaterWater existing below the ground surface in aquifers aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater) for use by humans on the land surface. Actual water use is determined through direct measurement. Water demand is an estimate of actual water use.
Volume or rate of water diverted or withdrawn from a water body (eg a stream, lake, or groundwaterWater existing below the ground surface in aquifers aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater) for use by humans on the land surface. Actual water useVolume or rate of water diverted or withdrawn from a water body (eg a stream, lake, or groundwaterWater existing below the ground surface in aquifers aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater) for use by humans on the land surface. Actual water use is determined through direct measurement. Water demand is an estimate of actual water use. is determined through direct measurement. Water demandWater useVolume or rate of water diverted or withdrawn from a water body (eg a stream, lake, or groundwaterWater existing below the ground surface in aquifers aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater) for use by humans on the land surface. Actual water use is determined through direct measurement. Water demand is an estimate of actual water use. determined using an estimation approach, such as a model is an estimate of actual water useVolume or rate of water diverted or withdrawn from a water body (eg a stream, lake, or groundwaterWater existing below the ground surface in aquifers aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater) for use by humans on the land surface. Actual water use is determined through direct measurement. Water demand is an estimate of actual water use..
Water UseVolume or rate of water diverted or withdrawn from a water body (eg a stream, lake, or groundwaterWater existing below the ground surface in aquifers aquiferAn underground formation that stores groundwater) for use by humans on the land surface. Actual water use is determined through direct measurement. Water demand is an estimate of actual water use. AreaAn area of the land surface which obtains water from a common location or locations
An area of the land surface which obtains water from a common location or locations.
WatershedLand area from which water drains towards a common point (BasinLand area from which water drains towards a common point)
Land area from which water drains towards a common point.
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