Canadian Forest Hydrology
Kejimkujik, NS
Research Site Metadata
Location
Southwestern Nova Scotia
Acadian Forest Region
44°26′N 65°13′W
Watershed Area(s): 9 to 723 km2
Total Relief: 170 m
Mean Annual Runoff: 904 mm
Mean Annual Precipitation: 1409 mm
Mean Temperature: Jan -5.9°C; July 18.0°C
Total Relief: 170 m
Mean Annual Runoff: 904 mm
Mean Annual Precipitation: 1409 mm
Mean Temperature: Jan -5.9°C; July 18.0°C
• Long-term climate record including the occurrence of major ENSO and PDO cycles.
• Climatic setting of the study period.
• Typical annual hydrograph and precipitation pattern for Kejimukujik Research Sites.
More Information
Landscape
The study site is part of Kejimkujik National Park. The climate of the area is strongly influenced by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, which moderates temperature and causes frequent mist and fog in the area. The terrain is undulating with extensive wetlands and lakes throughout. Upland soils are formed in a thin veneer of ground-morainal till on top of impermeable slates and granite bedrock. Tills are coarse ablation till (sandy loam to loamy sand) on top of compacted till. The hydrograph is dominated by spring runoff and fall/winter storms. Baseflow is influenced by numerous lakes and wetlands in the area.
Experimental Design
| Study type | Natural System |
|---|---|
| Treatments | NA |
| Controls | 4 watersheds |
| Study Duration | 1968 - present |
| Pre-Harvest | NA |
| Harvest | NA |
| Post-Harvest | NA |
Parameters
Discharge, air temperature, rain, snow, snow water equivalents, stream cehemistry
Contact
Tom Clair
Environment Canada
PO Box 6227, 17 Waterfowl Lane
Sackville, NS, Canada E4L 1G6
Ph: (506) 364-5070
Fax: (506) 364-5062
Email:tom.clair@ec.gc.ca
Environment Canada
PO Box 6227, 17 Waterfowl Lane
Sackville, NS, Canada E4L 1G6
Ph: (506) 364-5070
Fax: (506) 364-5062
Email:tom.clair@ec.gc.ca