Preliminary Water Temperature (2017-04-16 to 2025-08-29) Gar Creek
Download: llc_watertemp_garcreek_mckgar01h_20170416_20250829.csv
This resource contains preliminary temperature measurements for Gar Creek, collected through the Columbia Basin Water Monitoring Framework. A finalized dataset will be produced annually. Check back for updates. Temperature data is collected at 15 minute intervals on a Solinst Levelogger device that is installed in the creek.
Resource metadata
| Field | Value |
| Data last updated | September 9, 2025 |
| Metadata last updated | September 9, 2025 |
| Created | June 19, 2022 |
| Format | CSV |
| License | Amended CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Ckan url | https://data.cbwaterhub.ca |
| Data collection info | Temperature data is collected at 15 minute intervals on a Solinst Levelogger device that is installed in the creek |
| Data processing | Data is downloaded from the sensors twice per year and checked for errors before publication |
| Data type | non-lab |
| Datastore active | True |
| Datastore contains all records of source file | True |
| Has views | True |
| Hash | b8f8b21b75ecf8aee54c88120b6bf4e2 |
| Id | 1cb02e19-2586-4196-a553-5daecfea7df1 |
| Ignore hash | False |
| Mimetype | text/csv |
| Original url | https://data.cbwaterhub.ca/dataset/11e7755c-fec7-4b0b-b5f8-06e7228c12f4/resource/1cb02e19-2586-4196-a553-5daecfea7df1/download/llc_watertemp_garcreek_mckgar01h_20170416_20250829.csv |
| Package id | 11e7755c-fec7-4b0b-b5f8-06e7228c12f4 |
| Position | 1 |
| Resource citation | Kootenay Watershed Science (2021). Preliminary Water Temperature (2017-04-16 to 2025-08-29) Gar Creek. Columbia Basin Water Hub (Resource). https://doi.org/10.48511/xq6wp8l3 |
| Resource data disclaimer | The data presented herein is of a preliminary nature and should be treated as such. The preliminary nature of the data implies that it is subject to revision, verification, and validation. Users are advised to exercise caution and independently verify the accuracy and reliability of the data before making any decisions or drawing conclusions based on it. Living Lakes Canada is responsible for providing the preliminary data and disclaims any warranty or guarantee, express or implied, regarding its accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any particular purpose. Living Lakes Canada carries no liability and use of the preliminary data is solely at the user's own risk, and the organization shall not be held liable for any damages or losses resulting from its use. Your proceeding beyond this Disclaimer will constitute your acceptance of the terms and conditions outlined above. |
| Resource id | 1cb02e19-2586-4196-a553-5daecfea7df1 |
| Resource location | Gar Creek, Johnsons Landing, BC |
| Set url type | False |
| Site | [{'datum': 'NAD83', 'elevation': 530, 'latitude': 50.08199276, 'longitude': -116.8799359, 'site_id': 'MCKGAR01H', 'site_name': 'Gar Creek', 'waterbody': 'Gar Creek', 'waterbody_type': 'stream/river'}] |
| Size | 25.3 MiB |
| State | active |
| Task created | 2025-09-09 04:55:38.095062 |
| Url type | upload |
| Waterhub grade | Technical Research Grade |
| Citation (Required) | Kootenay Watershed Science (2021). Preliminary Water Temperature (2017-04-16 to 2025-08-29) Gar Creek. Columbia Basin Water Hub (Resource). https://doi.org/10.48511/xq6wp8l3 |
| Resource Location | Gar Creek, Johnsons Landing, BC |
| Data Collection Information | Temperature data is collected at 15 minute intervals on a Solinst Levelogger device that is installed in the creek |
| Data Processing | Data is downloaded from the sensors twice per year and checked for errors before publication |
| Data Disclaimer | The data presented herein is of a preliminary nature and should be treated as such. The preliminary nature of the data implies that it is subject to revision, verification, and validation. Users are advised to exercise caution and independently verify the accuracy and reliability of the data before making any decisions or drawing conclusions based on it. Living Lakes Canada is responsible for providing the preliminary data and disclaims any warranty or guarantee, express or implied, regarding its accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any particular purpose. Living Lakes Canada carries no liability and use of the preliminary data is solely at the user's own risk, and the organization shall not be held liable for any damages or losses resulting from its use. Your proceeding beyond this Disclaimer will constitute your acceptance of the terms and conditions outlined above. |
| Water Hub Data Grade | Technical Research Grade |
| Date of Most Recent Water Hub QA/QC | |
| Data type | General |
Data Dictionary
| Column | Type | Label | Description | BODC ID |
| date_time | text | |||
| site_id | text | |||
| latitude | text | |||
| longitude | text | |||
| notes | text | |||
| water_temperature | text | |||
| water_temperature_units | text | |||
| water_hub_qa_qc | text |
Site
| Field | Value |
| Site ID | MCKGAR01H |
| Site Name | Gar Creek |
| Waterbody Type | Stream/River |
| Waterbody | Gar Creek |
| Site Latitude | 50.08199276 |
| Site Longitude | -116.8799359 |
| Location Coordinate System | NAD83 |
| Site Elevation (masl) | 530 |
Parameter
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