Coal Mining Impacts
The Elk River Valley is home to 5 large open-pit coal mines, supplying a third of the world's steel making coal. For many years increased selenium, phosphate and nitrate levels have been linked to the continued expansion of the mining. Selenium levels continue to exceed the guidelines for human health.
Teck Mining is working to implement selenium management strategies.
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