Water Quality (Read section and follow links as appropriate to your level of understanding and interest. Skim read case study of Powell River only if you have time after finishing other readings for today)
Water Pollution (Read section and follow links as appropriate to your level of understanding and interest. Don't read details on topics such as sediment bed load sampling and analysis unless you are really interested. Note links to Ecosystem Initiatives don't lead anywhere useful).
Aquatic Ecosystems (Read section and follow links as appropriate to your level of understanding and interest. When you get to the link to Ecosystem Initiatives focus on the Georgia Basin Ecosystem Initiative (GBEI) and look at others as you have interest and time).
Comprehensive Approach to Clean Water (Read section and follow links as appropriate to your level of understanding and interest.)
Threats To Sources of Drinking Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Health in Canada
The Canadian Council of Ministers of Environment (CCME) is responsible for establishing coordinated regularity regimes across Canada. Note October, 2009 announcement of Canada Wide Vision for Water
Review Preparation for Next Class Thursday 6th October