Water Mapping Project in the Kettle River Watershed 
**Seeking Boundary Region groundwater wells for research project**
The Province of BC, led by a regional Research Hydrologist with the Ministry of Forests, is launching a study to map how water moves through the Kettle River Watershed using natural tracers and stable isotopes. This builds on a study suggesting a shift in the precipitation–streamflow correlation over the last 30 years (kettleriver.ca/forum-ripple-effect). These natural chemical “fingerprints” can show where water travels underground (pathways), how long it travels, and where subsurface water interacts with streams and rivers across the watershed. The results can help identify climate change effects, understand forest disturbance impacts, determine which elevations contribute most to streamflow, and map surface–groundwater connectivity and recharge.
What’s involved: Conducting water quality sampling at surface-water sites and groundwater wells. Groundwater samples will be taken directly from a main tap.
Initial study area: Focusing on the West Kettle River and the Kettle River watersheds upstream from Midway. This targeted approach allows the project to gather detailed insights before expanding to other areas.
What’s next:
• We are compiling a list of wells to sample throughout the watershed; a total of 30 wells are needed. If you are located in the study area and would like to see if your well might be a good candidate for this project or want to learn more, contact watershedplanner@rdkb.com | 250 442 4111
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