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Information is available in a factsheet which compares water sources for livestock and the developmental methods, advantages and disadvantages.

The mission of the British Columbia Ground Water Association is to provide professional and technical leadership in the advancement of the ground water industry and in the protection, the promotion, and the responsible development and use of ground water resources.

This factsheet discusses direct access to watercourses for livestock watering. Stockmen need to use appropriate, environmentally sound, methods to water livestock.

Available from the Sustainable Agriculture Management Branch website of the Ministry of Agriculture is a valuable factsheet which discusses direct access to watercourses for livestock watering.

The Farmwest climate station network is part of a water conservation initiative for more effective and efficient use of irrigation water.

This manual is intended as a general reference although specific drainage design criteria are included. It describes generally accepted drainage practices and principles, yet is not meant to be the sole source of information on soil and water management

This Guide explains the types of frosts that may occur in British Columbia, passive and active methods of frost protection and general guidelines on designing irrigation systems to protect against frost. Additional information on frost protection can be obtained from the publications cited in the bibliography.

This Factsheet outlines the use of a support material applied under a gravel layer when stabilizing soft or muddy ground.

This factsheet looks at legislation regulating work done at or near a stream.

This guide is designed for all agricultural producers – from ranchers to greenhouse growers to hobby farmers. The stewardship principles discussed here will enable farmers to improve their operations and enhance the quality of their local environment at the same time. The stewardship principles discussed here will enable farmers to improve their operations and enhance the quality of their local environment at the same time.