Regulating mining in B.C.

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

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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

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