Improving water quality and protecting ecosystems

The Elk Valley Water Quality Hub provides information, resources and tools on Elk Valley and Koocanusa Reservoir water quality. B.C. has taken a comprehensive approach to improving water quality in support of healthy ecosystems and communities.

Water Quality Summary

View a story map with a summary of the history and path forward for water quality in the Elk Valley.

Water Quality Data Dashboard

Use a map-based tool to view information related to mine sites, treatment facilities and monitoring locations.  View water quality results, trends and compliance data.

Mobile version of the dashboard is in development.

Elk Valley Area Based Management Plan

The Elk Valley Area Based Management Plan (ABMP) is a unique watershed plan designed to help improve water quality.

The ministry is currently amending the Elk Valley Area Based Management Plan.

The Elk Valley near Fernie B.C.

Explore Other Topics

Current conditions

Read quarterly and annual summaries about the status of water treatment and current conditions in the Elk River watershed and Koocanusa Reservoir

Water quality area based management

Learn about B.C.’s unique approach to regulating mining and managing water quality in the Elk Valley

Monitoring and compliance

Understand how monitoring and compliance are used to support implementation of the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan

About the Elk Valley

Explore the Elk Valley, importance to Ktunaxa and history of mining in the area

Regulating mining in B.C.

Learn about the provincial approach to mining regulation and oversight

Resources

Access data, reports, maps and other resources