银河网站的追踪行动, located in the community of 小道 in British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc 和 lead smelting 和 refining complexes. The metallurgical operations produce refined zinc 和 lead, a variety of precious 和 specialty metals, chemicals 和 fertilizer products.

The Waneta Dam provides 低成本、 clean 和 renewable power to the metallurgical operations. 

The 较低的哥伦比亚 Ecosystem Management Program (LCEMP) is a collaborative approach to assess, 恢复, 监控, conserve 和 enhance l和 ecosystems in the 较低的哥伦比亚 area.

The 水的影响 Monitoring Program (AEMP) is an in-depth review of the aquatic health of the 较低的哥伦比亚 River downstream of 记录操作 which has confirmed that water quality is good, 这条河很健康, 和 fish are safe to eat.

记录操作 is carrying out remedial investigation 和 feasibility studies in the 上哥伦比亚 River area. 到目前为止, the studies have generally shown that the water in the river system meets applicable water quality st和ards in both 加拿大 和 the 美国, that the beaches are safe for recreational activities, 和 that the fish in the river system are as safe or safer to eat than fish in other water bodies in Washington State. 

自20世纪70年代以来，1美元.7 billion has been invested in a modernization program to improve our operational 和 environmental performance.

As part of the Ecological Risk Assessment conducted at 记录操作, 银河网站 identified an area of groundwater affected by the site’s historical activities. 从那时起, we have undertaken a series of studies to identify the scope 和 impact of the affected groundwater 和 have developed a groundwater remediation plan.

银河网站 记录操作 is actively involved in the 小道 健康 和 环境 Committee, a community-led health 和 environment initiative chaired by the mayor of 小道 with representatives from 银河网站, the Interior 健康 Authority, B.C. Ministry of 环境, 小道 和 Warfield municipal councils 和 local community members. Click the following link to learn more about the program 和 resources available.

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