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Author : Anderson, H.G.
Date : 1962.
Title : A Study of the Water Cycle and the Influence of Forest Management on Water Yield in the Upper Similkameen River
Publication : Unpublished B.S.F. Thesis, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.
Issue :
Page(s) : 76 p.
Abstract
Water must be considered as one of our basic resources. Ways and means of insuring its wise use are essential in areas such as the Similkameen Valley. The possibilities of increasing water yields through forestry operations are investigated. The critical shortage of water for presently and potentially irrigable lands within the Similkameen Valley is stressed. A discussion of the important factors influencing the water yield is undertaken with major emphasis on snow and its interception, accumulation, evaporation, and melting as influenced by vegetation. The effects of soil, vegetation, topography, logging, grazing and fire are also discussed. The runoff characteristics of the Upper Similkameen River are enumerated. Peak flows result in May and June which arise from the high content of snow water during May. An estimate of 50 percent is given as the quantity of precipitation appearing as streamflow. In order to effectively use a watershed all uses must be compatible. The major use of water in this area is for irrigation purposes. Consequently, forestry, recreation, grazing and mining must be geared to maintenance of a clean and as uniform a supply of water as is possible throughout the year. Practices which may reduce watershed damage to a minimum are outlined.
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