http://www.trcr.bc.ca/docs/2004-chapman.pdf
This was a study conducted on the Elk River in regards to the release of selenium in the Elk Watershed. Although the study appears to show no ill effects on fish stocks as selenium release increases during active coal mining periods, the study also indicates that certain levels are unacceptable (toxic) in some lentic zones of the watershed. Currently there are more studies being done on the cutthroat trout of the river system for genetic imperfections. Deformities in fin and maxillary growth can be contributed to the increase of selenium in the wathershed yet it remains to be proven. Check out the link for further information. This is in no way an endorsement by us for continued coal mine process' in the Elk watershed, it is just a study that both shows the release of by products due to the mining process as well as the ablity of the Elk to absorb larger amounts of a natural occurring elements without hurting fish stocks.
Coal bed methane on the other hand has no beneficial elements releasing back into the environment. Cyanide and ammonia are not in any way beneficial to the watershed' inhabitants. This process presents a greater danger and should not be exercised in the headwaters of our system. More on this later.
This was a study conducted on the Elk River in regards to the release of selenium in the Elk Watershed. Although the study appears to show no ill effects on fish stocks as selenium release increases during active coal mining periods, the study also indicates that certain levels are unacceptable (toxic) in some lentic zones of the watershed. Currently there are more studies being done on the cutthroat trout of the river system for genetic imperfections. Deformities in fin and maxillary growth can be contributed to the increase of selenium in the wathershed yet it remains to be proven. Check out the link for further information. This is in no way an endorsement by us for continued coal mine process' in the Elk watershed, it is just a study that both shows the release of by products due to the mining process as well as the ablity of the Elk to absorb larger amounts of a natural occurring elements without hurting fish stocks.
Coal bed methane on the other hand has no beneficial elements releasing back into the environment. Cyanide and ammonia are not in any way beneficial to the watershed' inhabitants. This process presents a greater danger and should not be exercised in the headwaters of our system. More on this later.
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