The Ministry of Forest Research section monitored the stand-level water balance at Date Creek to respond to public concern about the effects of clearcutting on stream flow (ie. increased stream flow, decreased low flows, low water table and altered timing of flows).  The project was set up to determine if there are seasonal differences in stand-level water balance among the four treatment levels and to examine soil water availability by measuring precipitation, soil moisture and evapotranspiration.
Streamflow gauging monitoring station
Solar-powered monitoring station	Water temperature monitoring site

Available Literature:

Loedel, M. and P. Beaudry. 1993. A study of forest interception at the Date Creek silvicultural systems study. B.C. Min. For., For. Sci. Sec., Smithers, B.C. 19 p.

Patchke, S. 1995. Comparison of soil moisture between a forested site and two silviculture treatment sites at the Date Creek research forest. B.C. Min. For., For. Sci. Sec., Smithers, B.C. 19 p.