Site 00011568 - Taku river near Tulsequah

• Status

  Historical review completed. No further action required.

• Site Status

  Closed

• Classification

Site Details

• Reporting Organization

  Environment and Climate Change Canada

• Reason for Involvement

  Federal activities

• Property Type

  Non-Federal (Provincial Government)

Site Location

• Latitude, Longitude

  58.638888, -133.54027

• Municipality

  Stikine Region, BC

• Federal Electoral District

  Skeena--Bulkley Valley

Site Management Strategy

• Other

Contaminant Details

Action Plan

The hydrometric network uses different methods to measure water levels. One method involves the use of wells constructed with creosote treated wood. As scientific understanding of creosote evolved it was discovered that sources treated with these chemicals may adversely affect the environment. In order to correctly assess its liability at each site, WSC plans to begin investigating hydrometric stations that used wood treated with these chemicals in fiscal year 08-09.

Additional Information

During the fiscal year 08-09, Water Survey Canada will be performing assessments only in order to identify the stations with contamination.

Population

This table contains the population estimates at distances around the site.