Discover scientific data, information and tools that assist in planning and protecting our water resources.
Groundwater quantity and quality is assessed by the Province to support the sustainable management of British Columbia’s aquifers. Groundwater science is conducted to help inform decisions and support environmental assessments.
Search the databases for detailed information about authorized water use in B.C.
Provincial and federal monitoring and reporting provides information about water quantity and quality and other environmental conditions in B.C. and across Canada.
British Columbia Regional Streamflow Inventory Reports
B.C. regional inventories of streamflow are developed including 30-year normals. The inventory datasheets present various hydrological characteristics that can be used directly in water resource applications and studies.
Environmental Monitoring System (EMS)
Access data covering physical, chemical and biological analyses performed on water, air, solid waste discharges and ambient monitoring sites throughout the province.
Environmental Reporting BC
Access environmental data and learn how it relates to British Columbians. You can track environmental conditions and trends over time and study the connections between the environment, human well being and the economy.
Provincial Hydrology Program
The program manages the collection of provincial surface water quantity data, primarily river levels and surface water flow.
Real-time Water Data
A browser-based information and data presentation system that allows timely access to snow and water monitoring data.
Snow survey data
Download real-time and historical snow data.
Surface Water Monitoring Sites
View the location of Surface Water Monitoring Sites and download analytical results saved within the Environmental Monitoring System.
Surface Water Quantity
Access real-time and historical hydrometric data from the Canada-British Columbia Hydrometric Network. These data are collected and reported following National Hydrometric Standards.
Learn about areas at risk for flooding or drought in B.C.
BC Water Resources Atlas, iMapBC and HabitatWizard are mapping applications that allow you to create your own layers for mapping waterbodies, water related infrastructure and fish habitat.
Discover long-term weather station data.
Sharing your water data will support a greater understanding of our water resources, and enable sound, science-based decisions, as well as track changes to our water resources over time.