Introduction: A watershed is defined by National Geographic as “an area of land that drains or ‘sheds’ water into a specific waterbody. Every body of water has a watershed”. (May 19, 2022). The figure below is a cartoon of the hydrologic or water cycle. Precipitation typically falls to earth as either rain or snow. Over … Continue reading Watersheds
Intro to OPSRRA Water Articles
Water has become an increasing concern in recent years, particularly for people on wells, on stream water, rainwater harvesting and hauling- so most of us in this area. OPSRRA and 606 Water Group have been looking into the changing climate, rainfall patterns, watersheds, aquifers and best practices. We are going to be posting articles on … Continue reading Intro to OPSRRA Water Articles
Watershed Security Consultation
The BC government’s consultation on the Watershed Security issues ends on March 18. There are 2 ways to provide input, via the on-line questionnaire or by way of a written submission. Putting a notice on the various Facebook pages about the consultation and its timing is a good idea. In light of the responses in … Continue reading Watershed Security Consultation
Otter Point 606 Water Group
The 606 Water Group is a new local citizens group. Aquifer 606, also known as the Metchosin Sooke Aquifer, is a big one, extending from Royal Roads to approximately Jordan River. Deep wells in the Western Communities likely tap into Aquifer 606. Adopting the Aquifer’s number to name the 606 Water Group expresses the need … Continue reading Otter Point 606 Water Group
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