Provincial ministries work together with Indigenous Nations over the lifecycle of a mine to ensure projects are planned, operated and closed safely.
Regulating mining in B.C.
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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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