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Vancouver Island
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Hydrogeological Conceptual Model
3. Water Budget
Water Region 1 – Big Qualicum
Water Region 2 – Little Qualicum
Water Region 3 – French Creek
Water Region 4 – Englishman River
Water Region 5 – South Wellington to Nanoose
Water Region 6 – Nanaimo River
4. Data Gaps
5. Recommendations & Conclusions
Closure
6. Appendices
Gulf Islands
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Hydrogeological Conceptual Model
3. Water Budget
4. Data Gaps
5. Recommendations & Conclusions
6. Appendices
Water for Agriculture
Table of Contents
Background
Methodology
Model Calculations
Livestock Water Use
Definitions and Calculations
Land Use Results
Model Results
Annual Crop Water Demand
Annual Water Demand Reported by Irrigation System
Annual Water Demand by Soil Texture
Annual Water Demand by Aquifer
Irrigated Area by Local Government
Irrigation Management Factors
Deep Percolation
Improved Irrigation Efficiency and Good Management
Water Demand for Frost Protection, Harvesting and Other
Livestock Water Use
Climate Change Water Demand for 2050
Agricultural Buildout Crop Water Demand Using 2003 Climate Data
Agricultural Buildout Crop Water Demand for 2050
Irrigation Systems Used for the Buildout Scenario
Water Demand by Aquifer for the Buildout Scenario
Water Demand by Local Government for the Buildout Scenario
Water 101
The Water Cycle
Geoscape Nanaimo
What is a Watershed?
What is an Aquifer?
Glossary
Acronyms & Units
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