DFO PSEC Community Stream Monitoring (CoSMo)

These data are collected as part of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Pacific Science Enterprise Centre (PSEC) Community Stream Monitoring (CoSMo) project, which is a collaborative monitoring initiative that strives to produce quality, long-term datasets for use in resource management, research, and stewardship. We currently monitor streams in southwest BC in the region spanning from Howe Sound, south to the USA border, and east to Abbotsford, primarily using automated dataloggers. This project is made possible thanks to the many stewardship groups in the region whose dedicated volunteers are committed to protecting, conserving, and educating the public about their local streams.

We rely on volunteers to download the data from the dataloggers. If you download and/or use the CoSMo data, we would appreciate if you could send a quick email to Nikki Kroetsch (Nikki.Kroetsch@dfo-mpo.gc.ca) with a brief (1-2 sentence) description of what you will be using the data for. Though not a requirement for using the data, this information reassures our volunteers that their data collection efforts are appreciated and worthwhile, which motivates them to continue to help collect the data.