SMHCO was created to determine the hydrological and geochemical function of headwater catchments and their importance for water availability in the Athabasca River Basin. It uses innovative technology and research techniques to further our knowledge of these vital landscapes.
Often overlooked, these ecozones may well have a disproportionally significant hydrological significance on Alberta's river systems. This project aims to determine the redistribution and storage of water between and among forested hillslopes, wetlands and watercourses. Thus unlocking the key to understanding water quantity and quality at a much larger scale.
