US EditionCoal mines on Alberta's eastern slopes could push fishery 'beyond recovery': study
- The Alberta government announced in December 2024 it would permit coal mining on the eastern slopes under specific conditions despite past environmental concerns.
- This announcement follows a 2021 panel rejection of a similar project due to negative impacts on fish and water quality outweighing economic benefits.
- A May 27, 2025 provincial study found chemicals from old coal mines are leaching selenium into Crowsnest Lake, threatening fish species and local ecosystems.
- The study noted every fish sample tested exceeded safe selenium levels, particularly Brown Trout, risking behavioral changes and potential population collapse.
- The Alberta Energy Regulator granted an Australia-based company coal exploration rights and extended Evolve Power's selenium management plan deadline to March 31, 2026.
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