Water Use Planning
Water use planning is an example of sustainable work in practice at BC Hydro. The overall goal is to find a better balance between competing uses of water, such as domestic water supply, fish and wildlife, recreation, heritage and electrical power needs, which are environmentally, socially and economically acceptable to British Columbians.
Water use plans were developed for most of BC Hydro's hydroelectric facilities through a consultative planning process involving participants, such as government agencies, First Nations, local citizens and other interest groups.
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The provincial Comptroller of Water Rights reviews the water use plans under the provisions of British Columbia's Water Act, and involves Fisheries and Oceans Canada, other provincial agencies, First Nations, and holders of water licences who might be affected by the plans. Once accepted by the Comptroller, operational changes, monitoring studies and physical works outlined in the plans are implemented by the Comptroller through orders under the Water Act. Click on the regions below to find water use planning information by hydroelectric facility: |
Last Modified: May 9, 2009
