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Life returns to abandoned mine

The Tsolum River Partnership is seeing bugs and fish returning and other signs of renewal at the abandoned Mount Washington Copper Mine.

The Tsolum River watershed is seeing a remarkable transformation after more than 40 years of pollution from an abandoned copper mine on Mount Washington, the partnership announced recently.

Since 2001, a group of environmental NGOs, government agencies, and forestry and mining companies known as the Tsolum River Partnership have been working to clean up the environmental contamination caused by an open-pit mine that was abandoned in 1967.

Located 25 kilometres northwest of Courtenay at an

elevation of 1,500 metres, the mine site had been poisoning the Tsolum River and two of its tributaries for more than 40 years, according to a news release.

Working together, the group secured $4.5 million in provincial funding in 2008.

Two environmental firms, Quantum Murray and SRK Consulting, have been leading the cleanup by placing a lining cover over the top of the five-hectare mine site to prevent continued toxic runoff into the Tsolum River.

The lining was covered with organic material to facilitate revegetation and to protect it from longterm weathering and damage.

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The Tsolum River was once home to huge runs of Pacific salmon, but years of mining, historical logging and other human activity destroyed vital fish habitat, noted the release.

Copper runoff was the single most detrimental legacy, but the protective lining placed on the mine has helped significantly improve water quality in the Tsolum River, according to Jack Minard, executive director for the Tsolum River Restoration Society (TRRS).

He said copper contamination from the mine site has decreased by 77 per cent, and the water quality goals set for the river have been met for the first time in 2010.

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Since 2001, a group of environmental NGOs, government agencies, and forestry and mining companies known as the Tsolum River Partnership has worked to clean up the environmental contamination caused by an open-pit mine that was abandoned in 1967. we all work together to protect B.C.’s vital waterways,” Environment Minister Murray Coell said.

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Contaminaton has decreased From Page 3 generations can enjoy this beautiful area.

I’d like to thank and congratulate all those who helped make this a reality.”

The improved water quality has also shown evidence in encouraging biological recovery of the river.

The aquatic insect population, an important food supply for salmon and trout, has been once again returned to the Tsolum River, leading the way for the return of larger populations of salmon and trout.

“We expect the return of pink and coho salmon to the Tsolum River in concert with the East Coast of Vancouver Island,” said Minard.

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Early results are encouraging.

In 2009, 40,000 pink salmon returned to the Tsolum River, while cutthroat trout populations also improved. In 2010, more coho were observed returning to the Tsolum than have been seen since 1999.

It is estimated that 1,000 coho returned and spawned in the Tsolum in 2010.

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To continue the rehabilitation of the Tsolum River area, Minard said the partnership has committed to repeat the ongoing monitoring in 2011 and to develop a long-term monitoring strategy for the mine site.

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Spacious, well maintained bldg., 2Bedroom, in-suite washer & dryer, very quiet building, non-smoking, minutes from downtown Campbell River. $825/mo. Contact Steve 1-604-943-4134 for more info or to view.

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Very large 1-2-3 Bdrm Apts & 3 Bdrm Townhouses Lots of insuite storage, newly renovated suites, 1 Bdrm from $650 2 Bdrm from $750, 3 Bdrm $900, townhouses $975. Zero tolerance for drugs, 2 year rental history and criminal record check may be needed. Seniors welcome.

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Terrace View Apartments 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Beautiful Ocean View On site management Heat & parking included Close to buses & shopping On site laundry Ask about Manager’s Specials!

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CAMPBELL RIVER- (Doyle Road) 3 bdrms, tile & laminate flooring thru-out, all appliances, lrg laundry rm, master bdrm w/walk in closet. 2 car park front of unit. Sm indoor pet? $950. For more info 250-286-6133.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS QUINSAM PARK: 2-3 Bdrm Mobile home. Rent to Own: $2000-$5000 down for deposit, we will finance. Rent starting at $800 and up. Call 250286-8086, 250-202-0501.

MODULAR HOMES COAL HARBOUR: Ocean view, spacious 3 bdrm $500/mo. Call (250)830-7123

HOMES FOR RENT COAL HARBOUR 3 bdrm ocean front house for rent or option to buy. Very quiet area. $750/mo. Call 250-830-7123.

HOME ON 1 ACRE, recently renovated, 3 bedrooms, only 5 minutes to town. $1100.00 a month. 250-286-1962 SHELTER POINT. 1-bdrm + den. Avail April 1st. Freshly reno’d. Water view. NS/NP. $700/mo. (250)923-1569.

WILLOW POINT$1200+ utils, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 1450 sq ft Rancher, quite neighborhood, priv back yard, refs req’d, strictly no pets, nonsmoker. Available now. Call 250-830-8686.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING GOLDEN GROVE Care Facility has openings for seniors requiring 24 hour care in a home like setting. For a tour and info., please call Judy or Rhona at 250-923-7049.

CAMPBELL RIVER- close to college, 1Bdrm, $650 all inclusive, shared laundry. N/P. Mar 1 or 15. (250)286-9915.

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