Thames Creek Watershed
Profile

Thames Creek
Total Drainage Area: km2
Length: Approx. 2.6 km
Orientation: North-South
Elevation Range: 140 to 230 m
Ave. Channel width: 1.5 - 2.5m.
Thames Creek

Characteristics

History

Watershed Use

Concerns

Key Interest Groups/Government Bodies

Recommendations and Suggested Actions

Bibliography and Available Sources of Information

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Water Licenses: http://www.elp.gov.bc.ca:8000/pls/wtrwhse/water_licences.input