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Telkwa Coal Project: Aquatic Resource Assessment 1985
Studies were undertaken during 1984 to evaluate aquatic resources in the Telkwa Project study area in west-central British Columbia. Stream periphyton, invertebrates and fish populations were assessed in Goathorn and Tenas creeks and the lower Telkwa River.... -
Water Management at Equity Silver Mines Ltd.
Predominantly all wastes, both tailing and blasted rock, contain pyrite and are classified acid generating. Acid generation occurs within waste rock fills around the property however not within tailing thus far due to sub- aqueous disposal of the product.... -
Upper Bulkley River Steelhead Population Monitoring
The upper Bulkley River system, near Houston, was first assessed by the Fish Habitat Improvement Section in 1981. The initial assessment identified probably areas of importance for steelhead recruitment and juvenile rearing. In 1982 an index sampling... -
Telkwa Coal Project Appendix 12: Aquatic Resource Assessment 1985
Studies were undertaken during 1984 to evaluate aquatic resources in the Telkwa Project study area in west-central British Columbia. Stream periphyton, invertebrates, and fish populations were assessed in Goathorn and Tenas creeks and the lower Telkwa... -
Reconnaissance Geochemical Soil Survey and Reconnaissance Geological Survey R...
The purpose of the reconnaissance geological survey was to determine whether the board band of favourable volcanic host rocks seen on the northwest section of the Topley property continue into the Spring Group, and how these rocks relate to the... -
Literature Review and Data Summary of Studies Related to Bell Mine, Babine Lake
This report summarizes available information on selected chemical and physical parameters of Babine Lake. The information has been reviewed in order to understand long term effects of a possible permanent copper mine tailings pond supernatant discharge into... -
Fish Population Monitoring in Foxy and Buck Creeks
Sampling at fish index sites was conducted at five locations in Foxy and Buck creeks for Equity Silver Mines Ltd. from September 1988 to 1991. -
Consequences of Unregulated Release of Raw Acid Mine Drainage into the Bulkle...
Approximately 800 000 m3 of acid mine drainage (AMD) is generated per year at the Equity Silver Mine southeast of Houston. This AMD would have devastating effects on the Bulkley River if it was allowed to flow untreated from the property for a prolonged... -
Babine Lake: Data From Chemical and Biological Surveys, May 83, May 84, July 84
Water quality data were obtained in May 1983, May 1984, and July 1984 in Babine Lake to determine if there was any impact from the Bell Copper Mine discharges. Physical and chemical water quality data were collected associated with taxonomic and metal... -
Assessment of Benthic Invertebrate and Juvenile Fish Populations in Foxy and ...
Field studies assessing fish and benthic invertebrate populations in Foxy Creek, a small stream located in north central British Columbia near Houston, were undertaken in late August and September 1984. As well, benthic invertebrate populations were... -
A Review of the Limnology and Sockeye Salmon Ecology of Babine Lake
This literature review summarizes the academic understanding of Babine Lake ecosystems during the 1980s, also providing information on the log storage and handling aspects at the time. -
Water Quality and Sediment Analysis for the Buck Creek System
This survey describes the use of recent sediment collected by sediment traps and examines the possibility of utilizing this approach as a monitoring tool. -
Water Quality and Sediment Analysis Equity Silver Mines Data from 1988, 1989,...
Environmental Protection conducted monitoring programs on Goosly Lake in 1988, 1989, and 1990 to determine the impact of Equity Silver mine discharges. -
Environmental and Reclamation Measures Equity Silver Mines Ltd. - 1988
The purpose of this paper is to summarize rehabilitation measures, reclamation programmes, costs, equipment selection, and research carried out at Equity Silver Mines Limited. -
Environmental and Reclamation Measures Equity Silver Mines Ltd. - 1987
The purpose of this paper will be to offer a brief overview of these measures. Key topics for discussion will be: kinetics of Acid Mine Drainage, acid generating potential, water treatment and sludge handling, special wastes, waste dump construction, waste... -
Effects of Equity Silver Mine on Goosly Lake
A report on the effects of the seepage and spill contaminates from Equity Silver Mine, near Houston, on lake water quality and biota in Goosly Lake.