Hydrometric training program
Last updated on March 11, 2026Hydrometric training
The Provincial Hydrology Program offers training, mentorship, and advice in the many challenges associated with hydrometric data collection, review, and analysis.
Opportunities may include:
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In person workshops
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Virtual webinars
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Data review guidance
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Rating curve development
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Standards and equipment advice
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Station audits
Relevant reference materials are summarized below. See our Tools and Resources page for more information.
Reference Materials
| Type | Year | Author | Name |
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| Standard | 2018 | RISC | Manual of BC Hydrometric Standards |
| Article | 2019 | Pike et. al. | Key Hydrometric Planning Questions for Small Stream Monitoring |
| Manual | BC ENV | Stream Velocity Rod Users Guide | |
| Article | 2019 | Hamilton et. al. | The Role of the Hydrographer in Rating Curve Development |
| Manual | 2026 | PHP | Salt Dilution operational guide - coming soon! |
| Type | Year | Author | Name |
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| Manual | 2023 | ECCC | Hydrometric field manual: levelling |
| Manual | 2019 | ECCC | Hydrometric Field Manual – Measurement of Stage |
| Manual | 2022 | ECCC | Hydrometric manual – data computations: stage correction |
| Manual | 2016 | ECCC | Hydrometric Manual – Data Computations – Stage-Discharge Model Development and Maintenance |
| Manual | 2015 | ECCC | Measuring Discharge with FlowTracker ADV |
| Manual | 2021 | ECCC | ADCP Discharge Measurement by Moving Boat |
| Manual | 2015 | ECCC | Mid-section open water measurements using ADCPs |
| Manual | 2015 | ECCC | Under-ice discharge measurements using ADCPs |
| Manual | 1981 | ECCC | Hydrometric Field Manual – measurement of streamflow |
| Type | Year | Author | Name |
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| Manual | 2010 | WMO | Manual on Stream Gauging – Volume I - Fieldwork |
| Manual | 2010 | WMO | Manual on Stream Gauging – Volume II – Computation of discharge |