2020 Regional Water Quality Model Update Report (March, 2020)
Teck developed the Regional Water Quality Model (RWQM) to examine how activities at its steelmaking coal mines in the Elk River watershed could affect water quality in the Elk River and Fording River. The RWQM is a tool used to simulate how historical, current, and future mining activities could affect the concentrations of water quality constituents of interest in the Fording River, Elk River, tributaries to these rivers (collectively referred to as the Elk Valley) located in and around Teck mine sites, and Koocanusa Reservoir. The RWQM is used to support local and regional water quality mitigation planning and to support water quality evaluations for mine water management and mine development applications.
Teck is required to update the RWQM every three years in accordance with Environmental Management Act and Mines Act permit requirements. There have been two updates to the RWQM since the first model was developed for the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan in 2014, with the most recent update being the 2020 RWQM. The 2020 RWQM was subjected to a rigorous review by the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, the B.C. Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation and representatives of the Ktunaxa Nation Council.
The 2020 RWQM update is focused on modeling methods and does not include adjustments to the water quality mitigation plan and water quality projections included in the documentation do not represent expected future concentrations. The 2020 RWQM is based on an updated and improved conceptual model for constituent release and transport in the Elk Valley and is the tool that has been used to support the development of the 2022 Implementation Plan Adjustment, which is the third iteration of the water quality mitigation plan for the Order constituents (nitrate, selenium, sulphate and cadmium).
The documentation includes the main report and the following four supporting annex documents, which provide greater detail on the model inputs, methods and results:
Annex A: Geochemical Source Term Methods and Inputs for the 2020 Update of the Elk Valley Regional Water Quality Model
Annex B: 2020 RWQM Update: Hydrology Modelling – Set-up, Calibration and Future Projections Report
Annex C: 2020 RWQM Update: Water Quality Modelling Set-up and Calibration Report – Order Constituents
Annex D: 2020 RWQM Update: Water Quality - Model Projections Comparison Report
Surface Water Quality Monitoring 2022 (March 31, 2023)
This annual report presents the 2022 results of the discharge and receiving environment monitoring programs required under Permit 107517. The report describes noncompliances with Permit 107517 requirements that occurred in 2022; summarizes 2022 monitoring data for sampling sites listed in Permit 107517; compares 2022 results to relevant provincial guidelines and early warning triggers; provides an overall assessment of the results; and provides annual hydrometric information.
This report was prepared by Teck, with sections completed for Teck by Azimuth Consulting Group, WSP Canada Inc, and Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd.
Surface Water Quality Monitoring 2021 (March 31, 2022)
This report presents the 2021 results of the surface water monitoring program required under Permit 107517. The report describes noncompliances with Permit 107517 requirements that occurred in 2021; summarizes monitoring data for discharge and receiving environment water sampling sites set forth in Permit 107517; and provides an assessment of the data.
This report was prepared by Teck, with sections completed for Teck by Azimuth Consulting Group, Golder Associates Ltd., and Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd.
Surface Water Quality Monitoring 2020 (March 31, 2021)
This report presents the 2020 results of the surface water monitoring program required under Permit 107517. The report summarizes environmental incidents and non-compliances recorded in 2020; summarizes monitoring data for discharges and receiving environment water sampling sites set forth in Permit 107517; and provides an assessment of the data.
This report was prepared by Teck, with sections completed for Teck by Azimuth Consulting Group, Golder Associates Ltd., and Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd.
Surface Water Quality Monitoring 2019 (March 31, 2020)
This report presents the 2019 results of the surface water monitoring program required under Permit 107517. The report summarizes environmental incidents and non-compliances recorded in 2019; summarizes monitoring data for discharges and receiving environment water sampling sites set forth in Permit 107517; and provides an assessment of the data.
This report was prepared by Teck, with sections completed for Teck by Azimuth Consulting Group, and includes a flow monitoring component prepared for Teck by Kerr Wood Leidal.
Surface Water Quality Monitoring 2018 (March 31, 2019)
This report presents the 2018 results of the surface water monitoring program required under Permit 107517. The report summarizes environmental incidents and non-compliances recorded in 2018; summarizes monitoring data for discharges and receiving environment water sampling sites set forth in Permit 107517; and provides an assessment of the data.
This report was prepared by Teck and includes a flow monitoring component prepared for Teck by Kerr Wood Leidal.
Surface Water Quality Monitoring 2017 (March 31, 2018)
This report presents the 2017 results of the surface water monitoring program required under Permit 107517. The report summarizes environmental incidents (i.e., non-compliances) recorded in 2017, summarizes monitoring data for discharges and receiving environment water sampling sites set forth in Permit 107517, and provides an assessment of the data.
This report was prepared by Teck and includes a flow monitoring component prepared by Kerr Wood Leidal.
Surface Water Quality Monitoring 2016 (March 31, 2017)
This report presents the 2016 results of the surface water monitoring program required under Permit 107517. The report summarizes environmental incidents (i.e., non-compliances) recorded in 2016, summarizes monitoring data for discharges and receiving environment water sampling sites set forth in Permit 107517, and provides an assessment of the data and associated recommendations, as appropriate.
This report was prepared by Teck.
Surface Water Quality Monitoring 2015 (March 31, 2016)
This report presents the 2015 results of the surface water monitoring program required under Permit 107517. The report summarizes environmental incidents (i.e., non-compliances) recorded in 2015, summarizes monitoring data for discharges and receiving environment water sampling sites set forth in Permit 107517, and provides an assessment of the data and associated recommendations, as appropriate.
This report was prepared by Teck.
Koocanusa Reservoir Monitoring 2022
This annual report provides an overview of the environmental monitoring activities that were conducted in 2022 in the Canadian portion of the Koocanusa Reservoir and a summary of the associated results. This report is required under Permit 107517.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Koocanusa Reservoir Monitoring 2021
This annual report provides an overview of the environmental monitoring activities that were conducted in 2021 in the Canadian portion of Koocanusa Reservoir and a summary of the associated results. This report is required under Permit 107517.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental.
Koocanusa Reservoir Monitoring Report 2017 - 2020
This report presents the results of a three-year monitoring study undertaken in the Canadian portion of the Koocanusa Reservoir, from 2017 to 2020. The study was implemented to characterize and compare chemical and biological conditions downstream from the Elk River compared to upstream.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental.
Koocanusa Reservoir Monitoring 2020
This annual report provides an overview of the environmental monitoring activities that were conducted in 2020 in the Canadian portion of Koocanusa Reservoir and a summary of the associated results. This report is required under Permit 107517.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental.
Koocanusa Reservoir Monitoring 2019
This annual report provides an overview of the environmental monitoring activities that were conducted in 2019 in the Canadian portion of Koocanusa Reservoir and a summary of the associated results. This report is required under Permit 107517.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Koocanusa Reservoir Monitoring 2018
This annual report provides an overview of the environmental monitoring activities that were conducted in 2018 in the Canadian portion of Koocanusa Reservoir and a summary of the associated results. This report is required under Permit 107517.
This report was prepared by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Koocanusa Reservoir Water Quality 2017
This report summarizes the 2017 water quality results at the five monitoring stations in the Koocanusa Reservoir required under Permit 107517.
This report was prepared by Teck.
Koocanusa Reservoir Monitoring Report, 2014 - 2016
This report presents the results of a three-year monitoring study undertaken in the Canadian portion of the Koocanusa Reservoir, from 2014 to 2016. The study was implemented to characterize and compare chemical and biological conditions downstream from the Elk River compared to upstream.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental.
2022 Annual Report Elk Valley Regional and Site-Specific Groundwater Monitoring Volume 1
2022 Annual Report Elk Valley Regional and Site-Specific Groundwater Monitoring Volume 2
2022 Annual Report Elk Valley Regional and Site-Specific Groundwater Monitoring Volume 3
2022 Annual Report Elk Valley Regional and Site-Specific Groundwater Monitoring Volume 4
2022 Annual Report Elk Valley Regional and Site-Specific Groundwater Monitoring Volume 5
2022 Annual Report Elk Valley Regional and Site-Specific Groundwater Monitoring Volume 6
This report presents the 2022 results of the Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program and the Site-Specific Groundwater Monitoring Programs at Fording River Operations, Greenhills Operations, Line Creek Operations, Elkview Operations, and Coal Mountain mine as required under Sections 8.2 and 9.4 of Permit 107517. This report summarizes the results of groundwater quality and quantity in 2022 and compares the results to relevant screening values and historical data. It also compares groundwater chemistry to nearby surface water chemistry to understand potential groundwater transport pathways and groundwater/surface water interactions.
This report was prepared for Teck by SNC-Lavalin Inc.
Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program 2021 Volume 1
Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program 2021 Volume 2
Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program 2021 Volume 3
Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program 2021 Volume 4
This report presents the 2021 results of the regional groundwater monitoring program and the site-specific programs at Fording River Operations, Greenhills Operations, Line Creek Operations, Elkview Operations, and Coal Mountain mine required under Sections 8.2 and 9.4 of Permit 107517. This report summarizes the results of groundwater quality and quantity in 2021 and compares them to relevant screening values and historical data. It also compares groundwater chemistry to nearby surface water chemistry to understand groundwater transport pathways and groundwater/surface water interaction.
This report was prepared for Teck by SNC-Lavalin Inc.
Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program 2020 Volume 1
Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program 2020 Volume 2
Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program 2020 Volume 3
This report presents the 2020 results of the regional groundwater monitoring program and the site-specific programs at Fording River Operations, Greenhills Operations, Line Creek Operations, Elkview Operations, and Coal Mountain mine required under Sections 8.2 and 9.4 of Permit 107517. This report summarizes the results of groundwater quality and quantity in 2020 and compares them to relevant screening values and historical data. It also compares groundwater chemistry to nearby surface water chemistry to understand groundwater transport pathways and groundwater/surface water interaction.
This report was prepared for Teck by SNC-Lavalin Inc.
Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program 2019 Volume 1
Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program 2019 Volume 2
Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program 2019 Volume 3
This report presents the 2019 results of the regional groundwater monitoring program and the site-specific programs at Fording River Operations, Greenhills Operations, Line Creek Operations, Elkview Operations, and Coal Mountain Operations required under Permit 107517. This report summarizes the results of groundwater quality in 2019 and compares them to relevant screening values. It also compares groundwater chemistry to nearby surface water chemistry to understand groundwater transport pathways.
This report was prepared for Teck by SNC-Lavalin Inc.
Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program 2018
This report presents the 2018 results of the regional groundwater monitoring program required under Permit 107517. This report summarizes the results of groundwater quality in 2018 and compares groundwater chemistry to nearby surface water chemistry to understand groundwater transport pathways.
This report was prepared for Teck by SNC-Lavalin Inc.
Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program 2017
This report presents the 2017 results of the regional groundwater monitoring program required under Permit 107517. This report summarizes the results of groundwater quality in 2017 and compares groundwater chemistry to nearby surface water chemistry to understand groundwater transport pathways.
This report was prepared for Teck by SNC-Lavalin Inc.
Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program 2016
This report presents the 2016 results of the regional groundwater monitoring program required under Permit 107517. This report summarizes the results of groundwater quality in 2016 and compares groundwater chemistry to nearby surface water chemistry to understand groundwater transport pathways.
This report was prepared for Teck by SNC-Lavalin Inc.
Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program 2015
This report presents the 2015 results of the regional groundwater monitoring program required under Permit 107517. This report summarizes the results of groundwater quality in 2015 and compares groundwater chemistry to nearby surface water chemistry to understand groundwater transport pathways.
This report was prepared for Teck by SNC-Lavalin Inc.
Chronic Toxicity Testing Program 2022
This report presents the results of quarterly and semi-annual chronic toxicity tests undertaken in 2022 for Teck’s steelmaking coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. This report interprets results by evaluating correspondence between water chemistry and laboratory toxicological responses and identifies recommendations for revision or augmentation of planned future programs.
This report was prepared for Teck by WSP Canada Inc and relies on laboratory testing completed by Nautilus Environmental Company Inc.
Chronic Toxicity Testing Program 2021
This report presents the results of quarterly and semi-annual chronic toxicity tests undertaken in 2021 for Teck’s steelmaking coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. This report interprets results by evaluating correspondence between water chemistry and laboratory toxicological responses and identifies recommendations for revision or augmentation of planned future programs.
This report was prepared for Teck by Golder Associates Ltd. and relies on laboratory testing completed by Nautilus Environmental.
Upper Fording River Chronic Toxicity Study Interpretive Report 2021
In 2020, a new condition was added to Permit 107517 requiring implementation of an upper Fording River (UFR) Chronic Toxicity Study to evaluate the cause, extent, and magnitude of potential chronic effects in the upper Fording River in 2021.
This report was prepared for Teck by Golder Associates Ltd. and relies on laboratory testing completed by Nautilus Environmental.
Chronic Toxicity Testing Program 2020
This report presents the results of quarterly and semi-annual chronic toxicity tests undertaken in 2020 for Teck’s steelmaking coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. This report interprets results by evaluating correspondence between water chemistry and toxicological responses and identifies recommendations for revision or augmentation of planned future programs.
This report was prepared for Teck by Golder Associates Ltd. and relies on testing completed by Nautilus Environmental.
Chronic Toxicity Testing Program 2019
This report presents the results of quarterly and semi-annual chronic toxicity tests undertaken in 2019 for Teck’s steelmaking coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. This report interprets results by evaluating correspondence between water chemistry and toxicological responses and identifies recommendations for revision or augmentation of planned future programs.
This report was prepared for Teck by Golder Associates Ltd. and relies on testing conducted by Nautilus Environmental.
Chronic Toxicity Testing Program 2018
This report presents the results of quarterly and semi-annual chronic toxicity tests undertaken in 2018 for Teck’s steelmaking coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. This report interprets results by evaluating correspondence between water chemistry and toxicological responses and identifies recommendations for revision or augmentation of planned future programs.
This report was prepared for Teck by Golder Associates Ltd. and relies on testing completed by Nautilus Environmental.
Chronic Toxicity Testing Program 2017
This report presents the results of quarterly and semi-annual chronic toxicity tests undertaken in 2017 for Teck’s steelmaking coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. This report interprets results by evaluating correspondence between water chemistry and toxicological responses and identifies recommendations for revision or augmentation of planned future programs.
This report was prepared for Teck by Golder Associates Ltd. and relies on testing completed by Nautilus Environmental.
Chronic Toxicity Testing of Nitrate and Sulphate 2017
This report interprets and synthesizes two supplemental studies conducted by Teck in the Elk Valley: Nitrate Chronic Toxicity Study and Sulphate Chronic Toxicity Study. These studies were undertaken to better understand toxicity of nitrate and sulphate to biota that are considered to be representative organisms of the Elk Valley, including invertebrates, fish and amphibians.
This report was prepared for Teck by Golder Associates Ltd.
Chronic Toxicity Testing Program 2016
This report presents the results of quarterly and semi-annual chronic toxicity tests undertaken in 2016 for Teck’s steelmaking coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. The report interprets results by evaluating correspondence between water chemistry and toxicological responses and identifies recommendations for revision or augmentation of planned future programs.
This report was prepared for Teck by Golder Associates Ltd.
Chronic Toxicity Program 2015
This report presents the results of chronic toxicity studies undertaken in 2015 for Teck’s steelmaking coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. The report interprets results by evaluating correspondence between water chemistry and toxicological responses and identifies recommendations for revision or augmentation of planned future programs.
This report was prepared for Teck by Golder Associates Ltd.
Coal Mountain Mine Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2022
This report summarizes the results of the Coal Mountain mine Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (CMm LAEMP), a study that was initiated after benthic invertebrate community diversity and abundance was found to be lower than expected downstream of Coal Mountain.
This report was prepared for Teck by WSP Canada Inc.
Elkview Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2022
This report monitors aquatic conditions related to ongoing mining and the commissioning of the Elkview Operations Saturated Rock Fill (EVO SRF).
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Fording River Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2022
This report monitors aquatic conditions related to ongoing mining and the commissioning of the FRO-South (FRO-S) Active Water Treatment Facility (AWTF); existing conditions in relation to the future FRO-North (FRO-N) Saturated Rock Fill (SRF) are also monitored.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc and Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Greenhills Creek Aquatic Effects Assessment Monitoring Program 2022 Report
This report presents the 2022 results of the Greenhills Creek Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (GHC LAEMP) (formerly GGCAMP). The 2022 program was designed to monitor and evaluate site-specific indicators of aquatic ecosystem conditions within Greenhills and Gardine creeks, including within the Greenhills Creek Sedimentation Pond.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Line Creek Operations Dry Creek Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2022
The Line Creek Operation (LCO) Dry Creek Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) was designed to assess potential effects of Phase II Project of Line Creek Operations (LCOII) on Dry Creek, Grace Creek, and Unnamed Creek (ENV 2013) and was initiated in 2014. This report focuses on data from 2022.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Line Creek Operations Local Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2022
This report presents the 2022 results of the Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) developed for Teck’s Line Creek Operations. The report presents data and evaluation of potential effects of the West Line Creek Active Water Treatment Facility (WLC AWTF) on biological productivity and tissue selenium accumulation downstream of the facility.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Elkview Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2021
This report presents the 2021 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program (LAEMP) developed for Teck’s Elkview Operations (EVO). The report presents data and evaluation of current conditions and baseline data to support future evaluation of changes related to commissioning of a SRF that will be treating water from Natal West Pit and Erickson Creek.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Fording River Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2021
This report presents the 2021 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program (LAEMP) developed for Teck’s Fording River Operations (FRO). The report presents data and evaluation of current conditions and collects baseline data to support future evaluations of changes related to commissioning of an active water treatment facility that will be treating water from Cataract, Swift, and Kilmarnock creeks.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc. and Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Greenhills and Gardine Creeks Aquatic Monitoring Program 2021 Report
This report presents the 2021 results of Greenhills and Gardine Creeks aquatic monitoring program. The 2021 program was designed to monitor current aquatic health and collect information for assessing future changes that may result from rehabilitation activities planned within the watershed.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Line Creek Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2021
This report presents the 2021 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Line Creek Operations. The report presents data and evaluation of potential effects of the West Line Creek Active Water Treatment Facility on biological productivity and tissue selenium accumulation downstream of the facility.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Coal Mountain Mine Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2021
This report presents the 2021 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Coal Mountain Operations. The report presents data and evaluates the magnitude and spatial extent of influence of mine operations on water quality, calcite, and benthic invertebrate communities downstream of Coal Mountain Operations.
This report was prepared for Teck by Golder Associates Ltd. and Minnow Environmental Inc.
Line Creek Operations Dry Creek Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2021
This report presents the 2021 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Line Creek Operations at Dry Creek. The report presents data and evaluates the magnitude and extent of influence of mine operations on water quality, calcite, and benthic invertebrate communities downstream of Dry Creek at Line Creek Operations.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Fording River Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2020
This report presents the 2020 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program (LAEMP) developed for Teck’s Fording River Operations (FRO). The report presents data and evaluation of current conditions and collects baseline data to support future evaluation of changes related to commissioning of an active water treatment facility that will be treating water from Cataract, Swift, and Kilmarnock creeks.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc. and Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Greenhills Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2020
This report presents the 2020 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Greenhill Operations. The 2020 program was designed to address questions associated with potential aquatic effects at a localized area downstream of the west spoil development and Cougar Pit extension.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Line Creek Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2020
This report presents the 2020 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Line Creek Operations. The report presents data and evaluation of potential effects of the West Line Creek Active Water Treatment Facility on biological productivity and tissue selenium accumulation downstream of the facility.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Coal Mountain Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2020
This report presents the 2020 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Coal Mountain Operations. The report presents data and evaluates the magnitude and extent of influence of mine operations on water quality, calcite, and benthic invertebrate communities downstream of Coal Mountain Operations.
This report was prepared for Teck by Golder Associates Ltd. and Minnow Environmental Inc.
Line Creek Operations Dry Creek Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2020
This report presents the 2020 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Line Creek Operations at Dry Creek. The report presents data and evaluates the magnitude and extent of influence of mine operations on water quality, calcite, and benthic invertebrate communities downstream of Dry Creek at Line Creek Operations.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Regional Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (RAEMP) 2017-2019
This report presents the 2017-2019 results of the regional aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Operations. The report presents data and evaluates the magnitude and extent of influence of mine operations on water quality, calcite, and benthic invertebrate communities upstream and downstream of Teck’s Operations in the Elk Valley, including Koocanusa Reservoir.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Fording River Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2019
This report presents the 2019 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program (LAEMP) developed for Teck’s Fording River Operations (FRO). The report presents data and evaluation of current condition and collects baseline data to support future evaluation of changes related to commissioning of an active water treatment facility that will be treating waters from Cataract, Swift, and Kilmarnock creeks at FRO.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc. and Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Greenhills Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2019
This report presents the 2019 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Greenhill Operations. The 2019 program was designed to address questions associated with potential aquatic effects at a localized area downstream of the west spoil development and Cougar Pit extension.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc. and Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Line Creek Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2019
This report presents the 2019 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Line Creek Operations. The report presents data and evaluation of potential effects of the West Line Creek Active Water Treatment Facility on biological productivity and tissue selenium accumulation downstream of the facility.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Coal Mountain Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2019
This report presents the 2019 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Coal Mountain Operations. The report presents data and evaluates the magnitude and extent of influence of mine operations on water quality, calcite, and benthic invertebrate communities downstream of Coal Mountain Operations.
This report was prepared for Teck by Golder Associates Ltd.
Line Creek Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2018
This report presents the 2018 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Line Creek Operations. The report presents data and evaluation of potential effects of the West Line Creek Active Water Treatment Facility on biological productivity and tissue selenium accumulation downstream of the facility.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Greenhills Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2018
This report presents the 2018 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Line Creek Operations. The purpose of this program in the first year was to develop a better understanding of a side channel that lies between Greenhills Operations and the Elk River.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc. and Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Fording River Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2018
This report presents the 2018 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program (LAEMP) developed for Teck’s Fording River Operations (FRO). The report presents data and evaluation of current condition and collects baseline data to support future evaluation of changes related to commissioning of an active water treatment facility that will be treating waters from Cataract, Swift, and Kilmarnock creeks at FRO.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc. and Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Line Creek Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2017
This report presents the 2017 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Line Creek Operations. The report presents data and evaluation of potential effects of the West Line Creek Selenium Active Water Treatment Facility on biological productivity and tissue selenium accumulation downstream of the facility.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Greenhills Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2017
This report presents the 2017 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Line Creek Operations. The purpose of this program in the first year was to develop a better understanding of a side channel that lies between Greenhills Operations and the Elk River. This is the first report for this program.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc. and Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Fording River Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) 2017
This report presents the 2017 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program (LAEMP) developed for Teck’s Fording River Operations (FRO). The report presents data and evaluation of current condition and collects baseline data to support future evaluation of changes related to commissioning of an active water treatment facility that will be treating waters from Cataract, Swift, and Kilmarnock creeks at FRO.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc. and Lotic Environmental
Regional Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (RAEMP) Report, 2015-2016
This report presents the results of monitoring undertaken in 2015-2016 to support the evaluation of aquatic ecosystems, per the Regional Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (RAEMP). The objectives of the RAEMP are to assess effects of mine operations, separately and cumulatively, on the aquatic ecosystems within the Elk River watershed, monitor change over time, and assist in understanding whether management and mitigation actions are working as predicted.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Fording River Operations Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP) Report, 2016
This report describes the local aquatic effects monitoring program (LAEMP) being undertaken in relation to continued development of Fording River Operation (FRO) and future commissioning of an active water treatment facility that will be treating waters from Cataract, Swift and Kilmarnock creeks at FRO.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Line Creek Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP), 2016
This report presents the 2016 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Line Creek Operations. The report presents the second year of data collection for the program, which monitors potential effects of the West Line Creek Active Water Treatment Facility on biological productivity and tissue selenium accumulation downstream of the facility.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Line Creek Local Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program (LAEMP), 2015
This report presents the 2015 results of the local aquatic effects monitoring program developed for Teck’s Line Creek Operations. The program monitors potential effects of the West Line Creek Active Water Treatment Facility on biological productivity and tissue selenium accumulation downstream of the facility.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Calcite Monitoring Program 2022
This annual report provides an overview of calcite distribution and intensity in 2022. This report is required under Permit 107517 and has been conducted since 2013.
This report was prepared for Teck by Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Calcite Monitoring Program 2021
This report presents the 2021 results of the calcite monitoring program required under Permit 107517. This report summarizes the degree and extent of calcite formation in specific stream reaches within the Elk Valley watershed.
This report was prepared for Teck by Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Calcite Monitoring Program 2020
This report presents the 2020 results of the calcite monitoring program required under Permit 107517. This report summarizes the degree and extent of calcite formation in specific stream reaches within the Elk Valley watershed.
This report was prepared for Teck by Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Calcite Monitoring Program 2019
This report presents the 2019 results of the calcite monitoring program required under Permit 107517. This report summarizes the degree and extent of calcite formation in specific stream reaches within the Elk Valley watershed.
This report was prepared for Teck by Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Calcite Monitoring Program 2018
This report presents the 2018 results of the calcite monitoring program required under Permit 107517. This report summarizes the degree and extent of calcite formation in specific stream reaches within the Elk Valley watershed.
This report was prepared for Teck by Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Calcite Monitoring Program 2017
This report presents the 2017 results of the calcite monitoring program required under Permit 107517. This report summarizes the degree and extent of calcite formation in specific stream reaches within the Elk Valley watershed.
This report was prepared for Teck by Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Calcite Monitoring Program 2016
This report presents the 2016 results of the calcite monitoring program required under Permit 107517. This report summarizes the degree and extent of calcite formation in specific stream reaches within the Elk Valley watershed.
This report was prepared for Teck by Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Calcite Monitoring Program 2015
This report presents the 2015 results of the calcite monitoring program required under Permit 107517. This report summarizes the degree and extent of calcite formation in specific stream reaches within the Elk Valley watershed.
This report was prepared for Teck by Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Calcite Effects on Fish Spawning and Incubation 2020
This report provides results from further investigations into the relationship between calcite and fish incubation conditions. The 2020 study focused on calcite conditions and Westslope Cutthroat Trout habitat in locations distributed throughout the Elk Valley Watershed.
This report was prepared for Teck by Ecofish Research Ltd.
Calcite Effects on Fish Spawning and Incubation 2019
This report provides results from further investigations into the relationship between calcite and incubation conditions for Westslope Cutthroat Trout. The 2019 study was expanded to include 17 tributary streams across the Elk River valley.
This report was prepared for Teck by Ecofish Research Ltd.
Calcite Effects on Fish Spawning and Incubation 2018
This report provides results from further investigations into the relationship between calcite and fish incubation conditions. The 2018 study focused on Westslope Cutthroat Trout in the upper Fording River watershed.
This report was prepared for Teck by Ecofish Research Ltd.
Calcite Effects on Fish Spawning and Incubation 2017
This report provides results from further investigations into the relationship between calcite and fish incubation conditions. It presents information collected as part of an ongoing assessment of the relationship between stream calcite and spawning habitat suitability and summarizes the potential use of other field-based assessment methods. This report also provides considerations for the 2018 calcite biological effects monitoring program.
This report was prepared for Teck by Ecofish Research Ltd.
Calcite Effects on Fish Incubation 2016
This report provides the results from a 2016 investigation into the relationship between calcite and the incubation conditions for Westslope Cutthroat Trout eggs in the Upper Fording River.
This report was prepared for Teck by Ecofish Research Ltd.
Calcite Effects on Aquatic Biota 2014-2015
This report provides the results of a phased study that looked at the potential relationship between calcite deposition and benthic invertebrate community structure, periphyton productivity, and the potential effects on fish spawning.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
2022 Elk Valley Regional Seep Monitoring Annual Report
This report summarizes the findings of the 2022 regional seep monitoring program. This monitoring program was designed to address an information gap identified during 2017 inspections of Elk Valley Teck Coal Limited (Teck) Operations by EMLI.
This report was prepared for Teck by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.
Annual Water Treatment Performance Report 2022
This report is prepared by Teck and presents the 2022 results and of the WLC AWTF, EVO SRF Phase 2, and FRO-S AWTF required under 107517. This report summarizes the performance, compliance, and the selenium and nitrate removal rates for each facility.
Grave and Harmer Creek Westslope Cutthroat Trout Population Monitoring 2022
This report is the annual synopsis of status and trends data for the report on results of Grave/ Harmer Creeks Westslope Cutthroat Trout population. This program has been redesigned to better support population statistics and predictive fish population modelling, as well as identify data gaps and research needs to better understand high elevation fish populations.
This report was prepared for Teck by Poisson Consulting, Branton Environmental Consulting Ltd., and Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Speciated Selenium Monitoring Program 2022
This report summarizes the findings of the 2021 Selenium Speciation Monitoring Program (SeSMP). This monitoring program was designed to identify areas with atypical selenium speciation and increase understanding of the potential mechanisms driving generation of organic and reduced forms of selenium.
This report was prepared for Teck by ADEPT Environmental Sciences Ltd, Windward Environmental LLC, and Minnow Environmental Inc.
Upper Fording River Westslope Cutthroat Trout Population Monitoring 2022
This report is the annual synopsis of status and trends data for the report on results of Upper Fording River Westslope Cutthroat Trout population. This program has been redesigned to better support population statistics and predictive fish population modelling, as well as identify data gaps and research needs to better understand high elevation fish populations.
This report was prepared for Teck by Poisson Consulting and Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Annual Water Treatment Performance Report 2021
This report presents the 2021 results of the WLC AWTF, EVO SRF Phase 2, and FRO-S AWTF required under Permit 107517. This report summarizes the performance of the facilities and the selenium and nitrate removal for each facility.
This report was prepared by Teck.
Northern Pikeminnow Studies in Koocanusa Report 2021
This report summarizes the northern pikeminnow studies conducted in 2021, including spawning telemetry, feasibility of short-term fish penning to facilitate availability of reproductively competent adults, and environmental limitations on reproductive toxicity analyses.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Speciated Selenium Monitoring Program 2021
This report summarizes the findings of the 2021 selenium speciation monitoring program. This monitoring program was designed to identify areas with atypical selenium speciation and increase understanding of the potential mechanisms driving generation of organic and reduced forms of selenium.
This report was prepared for Teck by Adept Environmental Inc.
Selenium Bioaccumulation Model Update 2020
This report summarizes the updates to the lotic and lentic statistical bioaccumulation models for selenium in the Elk Valley. Ongoing monitoring data and historical datasets were used to re-parameterize the models and evaluate aqueous sulphate as a candidate inhibitor of selenate uptake, and to account for its effects as warranted.
This report was prepared for Teck by Golder Associates Ltd.
Upper Fording River Westslope Cutthroat Trout Population Monitoring 2021
Fish Monitoring of blue listed Westslope Cutthroat to provide support to environmental sustainability and monitor natural and mining influences on this isolated population
Grave and Harmer Creek Westslope Cutthroat Trout Population Monitoring 2021
Fish Monitoring of blue listed Westslope Cutthroat to provide support to environmental sustainability and monitor natural and mining influences on this isolated population
Annual Water Treatment Performance Report 2020
This report presents the 2020 results of the WLC AWTF and EVO SRF Phase 2 required under Permit 107517. This report summarizes the performance of the facilities and the selenium and nitrate removal for each facility.
This report was prepared by Teck.
Upper Fording River Westslope Cutthroat Trout Population Monitoring 2020
This report presents the 2020 population monitoring results for spawning activity, juvenile and adult abundance, and recruitment of isolated populations of Westslope Cutthroat Trout in the Upper Fording River using data from current and previous sampling programs to look at trends and precision of estimates.
This report was prepared for Teck by Poisson Consulting Ltd., Grylloblatta Consulting, and Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Grave Creek and Harmer Creek Westslope Cutthroat Trout Population Monitoring 2020
This report presents the 2020 population monitoring results for spawning activity, juvenile and adult abundance, and recruitment of isolated populations of Westslope Cutthroat Trout in the Grave and Harmer Creeks using data from current and previous sampling programs to look at trends and precision of estimates.
This report was prepared for Teck by Poisson Consulting Ltd., Grylloblatta Consulting and Lotic Environmental Ltd.
Study of the Reproductive Effects of Selenium on Redside Shiner 2020 Report
This report presents the summary of work undertaken in 2019 on a reproductive toxicity study of redside shiner from the Elk Valley. This report includes results from the three-year monitoring program (2014 to 2016) specific to selenium concentrations in redside shiner ovaries in the Koocanusa Reservoir.
This report was prepared for Teck by Golder Associates Ltd. In association with Minnow Environmental Inc. and Nautilus Environmental Company Inc.
Evaluation of Selenium Concentrations in Ovary of Northern Pikeminnow 2019 Report
This report presents the results of ovary selenium concentrations from northern pikeminnow in the Koocanusa Reservoir. This report also includes results from a study to characterize the influence of gonadal maturation stage, fish size, and fish sampling location on ovary selenium concentrations in northern pikeminnow in the Koocanusa Reservoir.
This report was prepared for Teck by EcoTox LLC, the University of Saskatchewan and Minnow Environmental Inc.
Evaluation of the Effects of Selenium on Early Life Stage Development of Mountain Whitefish from the Elk Valley, B.C.
This report describes the methods undertaken to understand the relative sensitivity of Mountain Whitefish to selenium, and the findings from this work.
This report was prepared for Teck by Nautilus Environmental.
The Upper Fording River Westslope Cutthroat Trout Population Monitoring Project 2019
This report addresses the recommendation of the Westslope Cutthroat Trout Population Assessment and Telemetry Project Final Report for a long-term population monitoring strategy. The recommendation was made to track trends of Westslope Cutthroat Trout abundance in the Upper Fording River to support the long-term objectives of population viability and sustainability.
2019 fish counts were lower than previous years, and the reasons for the lower fish counts are unknown at this time. Teck has established a team of external experts led by Beth Power, a Registered Professional Biologist and Approved Professional with over 30-years experience, to evaluate possible causes and deliver a report later this year. Using science and local knowledge, the expert team is examining a range of possible causes including water quality, water use, predation, food availability and algae among others.
This report was prepared for Teck by Westslope Fisheries Ltd.
Regional Water Quality Model 2017 Update
This report provides an overview of the first update to the regional water quality model that was developed for the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan. The model is a tool used to simulate how historical, current and future mining activities may affect the concentrations of water quality constituents of interest in the Fording River, the Elk River, tributaries to these rivers located in and around Teck operations, and the Koocanusa Reservoir.
This report was prepared by Teck.
Third-Party Audit 2017
This report provides the results of the first third-party audit of Teck’s data quality and completeness and Teck’s standard operating procedures for managing environment data.
This report was prepared for Teck by Matrix Solutions Inc.
Data Report for the Tributary Evaluation Program
This report provides an inventory of all tributaries to the Elk and Fording Rivers that are located within management units (MUs) 1, 2, 3, and 4 (as defined by the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan. This report evaluates the ecological value of these tributaries to the Elk and Fording Rivers and helps to identify tributaries that play a significant role in supporting the health of the ecosystem as a whole.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Selenium Bioaccumulation Model 2017 Update
The selenium bioaccumulation model was derived for the EVWQP to describe the uptake of aqueous selenium into periphyton and the subsequent trophic transfer to benthic invertebrates, fish, and aquatic-feeding birds. The EVWQP identified elements of the model that required ongoing improvement. This report describes the adjustments to the model and how they were made, the rationale, and recommendations for future updates.
This report was prepared for Teck by Golder Associates.
Evaluation of Selenium Sensitivity of Spotted Sandpipers Breeding in the Elk River Watershed of Southeastern British Columbia, 2013-2014 (February 2016)
This report presents the results of field observations undertaken in 2013-2014 of nesting spotted sandpipers in the Elk River watershed. The main objective of the study was to determine if there is an association between sandpiper egg hatchability and selenium concentrations.
This report was prepared for Teck by Minnow Environmental Inc.
Upper Fording River Westslope Cutthroat Trout Population Assessment and Telemetry Project, 2012-2015 (December 2016)
This report presents the results of a study of the Westslope Cutthroat Trout population in the Fording River watershed upstream of Josephine Falls, from 2012 to 2017. The purpose of this study was to determine the health, resilience and sustainability of the Westslope Cutthroat Trout population.
This report was prepared for Teck by Westslope Fisheries Ltd.
Upper Fording River Westslope Cutthroat Trout Population Monitoring Project, 2012-2017 (December 2017)
This report presents the 2017 recommendations for a long-term Westslope Cutthroat Trout Population monitoring strategy in the upper Fording River. The report addresses the recommendations from the Westslope Cutthroat Trout Population Assessment and Telemetry Project Report.
This report was prepared for Teck by Westslope Fisheries Ltd.
