Data, reports, maps, and other resources.
On this page
- Core Elk Valley water quality data
- Additional monitoring data and results
- Area Based Management Plan (Elk Valley Water Quality Plan)
- Ktunaxa
- Regulatory process, compliance and enforcement
- Contact us
Core Elk Valley water quality data
Water Quality trend graphs and reports at long-term monitoring sites
Program or Source: Canada-B.C. Water Quality Monitoring Program – Interactive Map Organization: Governments of B.C. and Canada
Water quality monitoring data collected by B.C. government, permit holders and others:
- Searchable database for downloading raw data
- All surface water and groundwater quality data collected in B.C., including data submitted by Teck according to permit requirements (updated quarterly)
Program or Source: Environmental Monitoring System – Data Portal Organization: Government of B.C.
Surface water quality data and sites, including provincial and federal data:
- Interactive map
- View and download data
Program or Source: Environmental Monitoring System – Surface Water Quality Monitoring Sites Interactive Map Organization: Government of B.C.
Teck Monitoring Program reports:
- Technical reports on surface water and groundwater monitoring, Koocanusa Reservoir, toxicity testing, aquatic effects, calcite and fish
- Includes results and reports for all monitoring and assessment programs required through Teck’s permits and submitted to regulators
- Environmental Monitoring Committee public reports
Program or Source: | Teck Coal – Monitoring Reports |
Organization: | Teck Coal |
Teck Modelling reports:
- Technical reports on Teck’s regional water quality model
Additional monitoring data and results
Access to various types of data from all provincial agencies in multiple formats
Program or Source: BC Data Catalogue Organization: Government of B.C.
Data and mapping tools with details about groundwater, wells and aquifers
Program or Source: B.C. Groundwater Wells and Aquifers Organization: Government of B.C.
Aquarius time-series database for continuous hydrometric (surface and groundwater flow), water quality and snow survey data:
- Map-based interactive tool
Program or Source: B.C. Real-time water data Organization: Government of B.C.
Warning, advisories, bulletins and forecasting related to streamflow, water level and flooding:
- Interactive map
Program or Source: B.C. River Forecast Centre Organization: Government of B.C.
Information on aquatic insect (benthic invertebrate) monitoring in B.C.
- Interactive map
- View and download data
Program or Source: Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network (CABIN) in B.C. Organization: Government of B.C.
Access to reports on ecological activities in B.C.
- Subject areas include aquatic species and habitats, terrestrial species and habitats, floodplain mapping, reservoirs, ground water and vegetation
- Includes maps, datasets and inventories
Program or Source: EcoCAT Organization: Government of B.C.
Watershed reporting, surface water quality, streamflow and water level data, groundwater quality and groundwater level data, climate reporting and water license information:
- Map-based interactive tool
Program or Source: Kootenay Boundary water tool Organization: Government of B.C.
Meeting minutes and reports shared by governments and key stakeholders from Canada and United States
Program or Source: Lake Koocanusa Monitoring and Research Working Group Organization: U.S. and Canadian Agencies
Water level and flow data
Program or Source: USACE Libby Dam and Lake Koocanusa Project Organization: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Water quality data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and over 400 state, federal, tribal, and local agencies
Program or Source: National Water Quality Monitoring Council – Water Quality Portal Organization: Various U.S. government entities
Historic and real-time hydrometric (flow) data
Program or Source: Real-time Hydrometric Data Map Search Organization: Government of Canada
Water quality data for Lake Koocanusa (Koocanusa Reservoir)
Program or Source: USGS Koocanusa water quality monitoring program Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Area Based Management Plan (Elk Valley Water Quality Plan)
Area Based Management Plan:
- Ministerial Order
- Elk Valley Water Quality Plan
- Overview
Program or Source: Area Based Management Plan Organization: Government of B.C.
Elk Valley Water Quality Plan with details, including source control, water treatment and related topics
Program or Source: Teck Coal – Water Quality in the Elk Valley Organization: Teck Coal
Teck’s water treatment strategy
Ktunaxa
The Ktunaxa Nation and individual bands
Program or Source: Ktunaxa Nation Council Organization: Ktunaxa Nation Council
Agreements between the B.C. government and the Ktunaxa Nation and agreements with the individual bands
Program or Source: Ktunaxa Nation Listing Organization: Government of B.C.
Regulatory process, compliance and enforcement
Access to provincial water quality guidelines used to inform management decisions
Program or Source: B.C. Approved Water Quality Guidelines Organization: Government of B.C.
General information on the mine life cycle and legislation (Federal and Provincial), as well as specific authorization and compliance and enforcement documents for major mines in B.C.
Program or Source: B.C. Mine Information Organization: Government of B.C.
Guidance and fact sheets for professionals
Program or Source: B.C. mining and smelting waste guidance documents Organization: Government of B.C.
Overview of the proposed Coal Mining Effluent Regulation proposed under the Federal Fisheries Act
Program or Source: Coal Mining Effluent Regulations Organization: Government of Canada
View and download records, documents and details of compliance and enforcement activities undertaken by natural resource agencies
Program or Source: Compliance and Enforcement Inspection Database Natural Resources Organization: Government of B.C.
Information and reports on cumulative effects work in the Elk Valley to support resource management decisions
Program or Source: Elk Valley Cumulative Effects Management Framework Organization: Government of B.C.
Information on the Provincial Environmental Assessment process, including
- Applications, correspondence, reports, maps and project certificates
Program or Source: Environmental Assessment Office (EPIC) Organization: Government of B.C.
Information on the Federal Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, including access to the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry
Program or Source: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Organization: Government of Canada
Environmental Management Act authorizations and application status
Program or Source: Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy – Find authorizations Organization: Government of B.C.
Tools and information about water resources in B.C.
Program or Source: Natural Resource Online Services Organization: Government of B.C.