In order to better understand the potential flood risks, and to establish new policies for flood construction levels, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) hired NV5 Geospatial in 2021 to conduct a near-shore topobathymetric lidar survey of seven major lakes in the Okanagan Valley. The OBWB is a local government watershed agency with a mandate to support sustainable water management across three regional districts in the area. The goal of the topobathymetric lidar survey was to collect data to support wave and surge modeling, resulting in more accurate flood construction levels for each individual shoreline segment. However, the new, precise data could also be used for several other purposes, ranging from educational materials for local universities, to habitat mapping for aquatic life, including plants and fish common to the area. To read more, visit GoGeomatics HERE