Freshwater Atlas Key to Stream Classification
Providing Insights into B.C.'s Waterways
Stream Network Dataset Unveils Comprehensive Details
The Freshwater Atlas Stream Network, a groundbreaking dataset, has emerged as a valuable tool for mapping British Columbia's hydrological features. This comprehensive database encompasses streams, lakes, and other waterways, providing essential information for stream classification and water resource management.
The stream classification system in B.C. serves several crucial functions, including integrating basin hydrology, establishing riparian classes, and guiding forest planning practices. The dataset's six stream riparian classes (STREAM_CLASS 1-6), based on the presence of fish occurrence, contribute to the protection and management of fish habitats.
Tumblewater Creek, located within the Tsable River drainage watershed code, is among the many streams included in this dataset. The Freshwater Atlas Stream Network provides detailed information on the stream's characteristics, including its flow, gradient, and potential fish habitat.
This regulation (BC Reg 376/2004) enables the classification and management of streams in B.C. It defines stream channels and associated riparian classes, ensuring the protection of aquatic ecosystems and fish populations.
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