The Louvem Mine is a former copper mine acquired by Teck Resources. In 2010, the company wanted to reintroduce a 150-metre section of a stream into its original bed and restore the fish habitat. The work included excavating, widening the drainage channel, stabilizing banks, creating various flow patterns, adding a deep bay and developing spawning grounds and fish shelters.
Our environment experts, Biofilia, performed biological studies and physical surveys of the study area to develop restoration designs for the receiving environment, which included restoring a drainage channel for a major watercourse as well as restoring functional aquatic habitats for fish, amphibians and generally improving its water quality. This habitat restoration was a ministerial environmental requirement tied to the mine closure. The mandate included:
Biofilia’s leading-edge expertise in biological studies, restoration and habitat creation, as well as applications for certificates of authorization, combined with the skills of its consulting engineering partner, provided the client with efficient and cost-effective solutions.