About the Wide Area Remediation Plan
Teck is developing a Wide Area Remediation Plan for the Lower Columbia River valley, which will set out measures to address impacts related to historical air emissions from the smelter in Trail. The Plan will incorporate a recommendation from a Medical Health Officer that will guide remediation measures for lead (Pb).
Teck has made significant improvements over the decades to reduce emissions, achieving a 99.5% reduction in lead (Pb) stack emissions since 1997. However, historical emissions have affected soils in areas of the Lower Columbia River valley, posing potential risks to human health and the environment.
The WARP formalizes Teck’s commitment to addressing these impacts and developing a strategy that complies with provincial regulations.
Engagement
Public engagement took place from January 6 to January 31, 2025.
Opportunities to engage included two in-person open houses and a virtual open house, and an online survey. Paper copies of the survey and supporting materials were available at the Trail Area Health and Environment Program office, Trail Public Library, and the Trail Visitor Centre.
Feedback was requested on three main topics:
- Medical Health Officer recommendation to protect human health
- Proposed measures to protect human health
- Approach to restoring ecological health
Read the WARP Discussion Guide View the Open House Display Boards
Stay Informed
Updates about the Wide Area Remediation Plan will be posted on this page.
If you would like to be notified of future updates and opportunities to engage, please let us know by emailing TrailAreaWARP@teck.com
Additional information
Technical information for the three engagement topics is available below for reference.
- Draft Wide Area Remediation Plan for the Environmental Management Area related to Historical Aerial Emissions from Teck Trail Operations
- Medical Health Officer Recommendation Under Contaminated Sites Regulation Sections 18 and 18.1 – Risk-based Standards for Lead (Pb) for the Environmental Management Area Surrounding Teck Trail Operations
- Draft Human Health Risk Assessment for Lead (Pb) for the Environmental Management Area Surrounding Teck Trail Operations
- Analysis of Variables Influencing Children’s Blood Lead Levels in Trail BC
For more information on the Contaminated Sites Regulation and related protocols, please visit the Ministry of Environment and Parks site remediation website.
