The Mission Canyon subcrop play within the study area (T. 8-10, R. 3-7W2M) comprises stratigraphic, structural and ‘buried hills’ traps. Indication of an active hydrodynamic regime is marked by the presence of a substantial freshwater head variation across the area and freshening of formation waters. The presence of a hydrodynamic regime is believed to cause deflection of oil migration pathways, flushing of structures, potential tilted oil/water contacts and potentially aid or inhibit oil entrapment efficiency. The purpose of this study is to characterize the regional hydrodynamic and hydrochemical framework of the area, and evaluate the effect of hydrodynamics on the distribution of oil at a regional and local level.