A water quality study of the Flathead River Basin in British Columbia prior to proposed coal mining (data report)
Sheehan SW, Ennis GL, Hallam RL, Smith AL, Tuominen TM. A water quality study of the Flathead River Basin in British Columbia prior to proposed coal mining (data report). Environment Canada
In 1972 Rio Algom mines began exploring coal deposits in the Flathead River Valley. A mine was proposed on Cabin Creek, a tributary to Howell Creek which enters the Flathead River about 10 km north of the International Boundary. Because of the potential adverse effects to transboundary waters, the Water Quality Branch, Inland Waters Directorate examined the water quality of the Canadian portion of the Flathead River Basin. In 1975 and 1976 chemical parameters were measured in water, sediment and biota. Algae and invertebrates were also collected to provide information on existing communities. On two subsequent trips in August, 1980 and July, 1982, chemical parameters were measured in the water. In addition, algae were collected for analysis of species composition and abundance. This report presents the chemical and biological data from these collections and measurements.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Sheehan, S.; Ennis, G.; Hallam, R.; Smith, A.; Tuominen, T.
- Publisher
- Environment Canada
- Units
- GLAC
- Keywords
- Biological data, Cabin Creek coal mine, chemical data, Transboundary waters