Mapping aquifer stress across the province We estimated groundwater usage, recharge and the contribution of groundwater to environmental flow needs for more than 1100 aquifers agress the province for the first time in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. Explore the BC aquifer stress tool (or download the data which is incorporated into the BC Aquifer Search). |
Quantifying groundwater pumping impacts on environmental flows We have developed a new, fast and accurate method for quantifying the impact of groundwater pumping on environmental flows. Through a series of projects with Foundry Spatial and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, we have tested it in watersheds in British Columbia, California and Kansas. |
Supporting regional water governance with community science We are starting a community science project on Vancouver Island called ‘Koksilah Connections’ to improve understanding of problematic summer flows and encourage deeper community engagement and co-governance between Indigenous and provincial governments. |
Collaborating with governments, NGOs, and industry We routinely interact with governments, NGOs and industry through projects, workshops and forums like the BC Water Leaders. Tom is a science advisor with Foundry Spatial and an academic advisor with POLIS water sustainability project. |
