Featured Projects

Aquifer Mapping Program- Sunshine Coast, B.C.

The Sunshine Coast is the second fastest growing region in B.C. behind Kelowna and there is an increased demand on surface and groundwater resources.  The Aquifer Mapping Program was conducted to sustainably manage present and future water usage for a town on the Sunshine Coast.

Objectives of this project included:

• Mapping the extent of the aquifer;
• Developing an understanding of groundwater movement and the groundwater budget;
• Assessing water quality issues and address groundwater under the direct influence of surface water (GWUDI);
• Assess the sustainability of the town water supply; and
• Plan for future water needs for the town.

Water Management Strategy for Shale Gas Development- Horn River Basin, B.C.

The Horn River Basin shale gas play has been described as one of the largest gas plays in North America, second perhaps only to the Barnett Shale gas play in Texas.  The Horn River Basin comprises 1.3 million hectares of land with 14 oil and gas companies currently operating in the region.  Water supply is required for the following activities:

• Camps;
• Drilling operations; and
• Fracturing operations. 

Waterline is currently developing a 5-year water management strategy to evaluate potential groundwater sources and to assess and integrate existing and new surface water sources with the shale gas development plan of a major player in the Horn River Basin.