A Taxonomy for Watershed Technology in BC
A framework that supports defining, structuring, and navigating the field
Technology is playing an increasingly important role in how we understand, protect and manage our watersheds.
From monitoring changing water conditions and anticipating flood and drought risks to informing restoration and improving water management, technologies are helping communities, governments, industries and organizations make better decisions about watershed health.
This is a complex field, spanning different industries, technical disciplines, applications, and geographies. Without a shared way of defining and organizing this work, it can be difficult to know the full range of solutions, where opportunities exist, and how we can better build this sector to support people, communities, and the changing water cycle across B.C.
In response to this need, Working for Watersheds is launching a new Watershed Technology Taxonomy to help address this challenge.
The taxonomy provides a practical framework for defining, structuring, and navigating Watershed Technology. It is designed to promote shared language across the field and support stronger connections between technology providers and users, researchers, funders, governments, First Nations, workforce organizations, and others working to advance watershed health.
The framework grew out of our Watershed Technology Economic Case Study and was co-developed through a cross-sector design sprint with business, government, non-profit, and First Nations organizations. It is intended to be a living framework and evolve as the sector does.
Explore the Full Taxonomy Framework
Have Feedback?
Have feedback or see an opportunity to apply the framework? We'd love to hear from you. Contact olivia@workingforwatersheds.ca
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