Site 00011177 - M'CLINTOCK RIVER NEAR WHITEHORSE

• Status

  Historical review not required.

• Site Status

  Closed

• Classification

Site Details

• Reporting Organization

  Environment and Climate Change Canada

• Reason for Involvement

  Federal activities

• Property Type

  Non-Federal (Provincial Government)

Site Location

• Latitude, Longitude

  60.6125, -134.4575

• Municipality

  Marsh Lake, YT

• Federal Electoral District

  Yukon

Site Management Strategy

• Assessment

Contaminant Details

Action Plan

The hydrometric network uses different methods to measure water levels. One method involves the use of wells constructed with creosote treated wood. As scientific understanding of creosote evolved it was discovered that sources treated with these chemicals may adversely affect the environment. In order to correctly assess its liability at each site, WSC plans to investigate hydrometric stations that used wood treated with these chemicals.

Population

This table contains the population estimates at distances around the site.