Teck has developed a Wide Area Remediation Plan for the Lower Columbia River valley, which sets out measures to address impacts related to historical air emissions from the smelter in Trail. The WARP incorporates 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.

Teck initiated engagement with Indigenous communities in May 2024, and public engagement took place in January 2025. The materials available below were developed for public engagement to provide a high-level overview of the WARP and supporting technical documents to help people provide feedback.  Feedback provided during engagement on the WARP was reviewed by Teck and the Medical Health Officer and the WARP and supporting documents were updated where appropriate. 

Read the WARP Discussion Guide View the Open House Display Boards

The updated WARP and supporting technical documents were submitted to the BC Ministry of Environment and Parks in June 2025 for review and approval. The BC Ministry of Environment and Parks is currently reviewing the documents and has initiated Indigenous consultation on the approval decision. A final decision on the WARP is anticipated mid-2026.

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

The Wide Area Remediation Plan and supporting documents, which provide the technical information are available below for reference.

• 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
• 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.