The Elk Valley lies in the Rocky Mountains of southeastern B.C. and has been mined for coal for over a century. The valley is within the Ktunaxa Nation territory.
About the Elk Valley
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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
Understand how monitoring and compliance are used to support implementation of the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan
Explore the Elk Valley, importance to Ktunaxa and history of mining in the area
Learn about the provincial approach to mining regulation and oversight
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