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Citation Phippen, BW, Obee, N. 2012. Water quality assessment and objectives for Tsolum River watershed: overview report. BC Ministry of Environment.
Organization Ministry of Environment
URL http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wat/wq/objectives/tsolum/tsolum_overview2012.pdf
Abstract/Description or Keywords This document is one in a series that presents water quality
objectives for British Columbia. This overview report summarizes
the findings of the technical report, which is available as a separate
document. The overview report provides general information about
the water quality of the Tsolum River, a watershed on the east coast
of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. It is intended for both
technical readers and for readers who may not be familiar with the
process for setting water quality objectives. Separate tables listing
water quality objectives and monitoring recommendations are
included. The technical report presents the details of the water
quality assessment for the Tsolum River, and forms the basis of the
recommendations and objectives presented here.
Acid drainage from a copper mine which operated for a few years
in the early 1960’s impacted water quality in the Tsolum River .
Reclamation work in the 1980’s, early 2000’s, and most recently in
2009-2011 has led to vast improvements in water quality. The
current primary activities within the watershed that could
potentially impact water quality are timber harvesting, recreation,
agriculture and residential use.
Water quality objectives are recommended to protect source water
(raw drinking water supply), wildlife, aquatic life, recreation and
irrigation.
Information Type report
Regional Watershed Vancouver Island North
Sub-watershed if known Tsolum River
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Project status complete
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