Environmental monitoring
Last updated on February 11, 2025Environmental monitoring helps us to understand and respond to threats or changes to our environment.
Learn more about environmental monitoring and standards in the B.C.
Air quality monitoring
Access current and historical data from the ambient air quality and meteorological stations throughout the province, including data from stations maintained by partnered air quality monitoring agencies.
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Climate related monitoring
Find information and data from various meteorological networks to use for climate change analysis and adaptation.
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Snow survey information
Snow survey data is collected from manual and electronic environmental monitoring sites across the province.
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Water quality monitoring
Water is one of B.C.’s most important natural resources and must be managed appropriately to protect both human and ecosystem health.
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Water quantity monitoring
Surface water and groundwater quantity are monitored throughout the province to help plan for future water use and to guard against flood or drought conditions.
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Digital systems and data tools
Access data covering physical, chemical and biological analyses performed on water, air, solid waste discharges and ambient monitoring sites throughout the province.
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Laboratory standards and quality assurance
Find information about laboratory standards and quality assurance in B.C.
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