Ministry of Agriculture
AGRICULTURE WATER WEBSITES AND ASSOCIATIONS
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BRITISH COLUMBIA WEBSITES
Irrigation Industry Association
of British Columbia
The Irrigation Industry Association of British Columbia (IIABC) was founded in 1979 by participating irrigation dealers, distributors, manufacturers and individuals involved in the irrigation industry in the province of British Columbia, Canada.
On the IIABC website you will find a list of certified irrigation designers and professionals.
Waterbucket
The Agriculture & Water community-of-interest website is the web-delivery vehicle for informing British Columbians of agriculture and water issues in the province.
The website provides information on Water Management, Drought,Water Us, and Water Stewardship. There is also a Resources menu that offers links to upcoming Events, great Publications and Book Reviews.
Farmwest
This website give a wealth of information for the agriculture community of British Columbia.
You will find information on the weather, events, an inducstry directory, a library, a Buy & Sell section, photos, real estate, local food and garden, and news !
Okanagan Basin Water Board
Okanagan Water Supply & Demand Project
The Okanagan Water Supply and Demand Project is the most advanced water resource assessment ever conducted in Canada, using the latest models and computer technology to estimate Okanagan water availability, taking into account climate change and population growth.
Nicola Watershed Community Roundtable
The Nicola Watershed Community Roundtable (NWCRT) was formed in in 1994 in response to a need to look at land and resource management in a new way and to ensure that the people of the Nicola watershed lead the way in determining the long-term sustainability of the region.
Some current projects being undertaken by NWCRT
- Nicola Wateruse Management Plan
- Communication Plan for Low Flows in the Nicola Watershed
- Coldwater River Recovery Plan
Salmon River Waterhshed Roundtable
The Salmon River Watershed Roundtable project began in 1991. Considerable progress has been achieved toward long term watershed sustainability goals over the past 20 years.
Watershed restoration, monitoring and participation activities have been undertaken.
Visit this website to find our more about this organizatiion and its projects.
OTHER CANADIAN WEBSITES
National Land and Water Information Service
Partnership on Agriculture and the Environment
Streamline Watershed Management Bulletin
INTERNATIONAL WEBSITES
International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage
International Irrigation Association