| Location | Coal Harbour, BC |
| Client | Quatsino First Nation |
| Service | Environmental Site Assessment, Risk Assessment, Planning and Liability Costing, Regulatory Submission, Strategic Advice, Indigenous Services |
The former Island Copper Mine has had lasting effects on Quatsino First Nation (QFN) and its Territory including impacts on land, in nearby inlets, and to fisheries and traditional food sources. Long after mining operations ended, the QFN continues to have unanswered questions about environmental risk, responsibility, and long-term impacts to its lands and waters.
QFN set out to better understand these risks to protect its Territory and support informed decision-making. QFN retained PGL as an environmental advisor to help translate complex technical information into clear, actionable knowledge for Leadership and Community Members.
Working closely with the Nation, PGL completed site inspections; reviewed mine closure plans, environmental impact assessments, and long-term monitoring data; and assessed risks associated with acid rock drainage, contaminated sediments, tailings, and waste rock. Community interviews and engagement sessions ensured that technical findings were grounded in local knowledge and concerns.
The work equipped QFN with a clear picture of environmental conditions, contaminant pathways, and potential impacts on land use and marine resources. With this understanding, the Nation is better positioned to engage regulators and responsible parties, advocate for remediation, and protect the long-term health of its Territory.
The former Island Copper Mine has had lasting effects on Quatsino First Nation (QFN) and its Territory including impacts on land, in nearby inlets, and to fisheries and traditional food sources. Long after mining operations ended, the QFN continues to have unanswered questions about environmental risk, responsibility, and long-term impacts to its lands and waters.
QFN set out to better understand these risks to protect its Territory and support informed decision-making. QFN retained PGL as an environmental advisor to help translate complex technical information into clear, actionable knowledge for Leadership and Community Members.
Working closely with the Nation, PGL completed site inspections; reviewed mine closure plans, environmental impact assessments, and long-term monitoring data; and assessed risks associated with acid rock drainage, contaminated sediments, tailings, and waste rock. Community interviews and engagement sessions ensured that technical findings were grounded in local knowledge and concerns.
The work equipped QFN with a clear picture of environmental conditions, contaminant pathways, and potential impacts on land use and marine resources. With this understanding, the Nation is better positioned to engage regulators and responsible parties, advocate for remediation, and protect the long-term health of its Territory.