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2. Interceptor Canals <br /> In order to reduce the influx of spring snowmelt <br /> water into the Climax Water System, construction begain 1973 to <br /> complete a series of interceptor canals designed to divert <br /> fresh water runoff around and away from the tailing ponds and <br /> the industrial water circuit. <br /> The interceptor canals were previously discussed <br /> under the respective water drainages in which they function. As <br /> necessary, an interceptor canal will be constructed around the <br /> upper boundary of the McNulty Waste Rock Dump.-- <br /> 3. Water Monitoring Program <br /> Since 1960 , Climax has contracted with Calgon <br /> Corporation, an independent laboratory, to routinely collect <br /> and analyze outfall water for mineral , metal , and bacterial <br /> content. the sampling and analysis has continued on a regular <br /> basis to the present. These regular reports provide the base <br /> of reference to improve the quality of outfall water . <br /> In recent years, it was decided to expand the <br /> sensitivity of the monitoring program by contracting with the <br /> same laboratory to conduct ecological stream surveys to further <br /> facilitate stream reclamation and protection. <br /> Ecological Stream Survey <br /> The purpose of the ecological stream survey is to <br /> determine the status and any trends of stream quality and <br /> aquatic life in Climax' s and adjacent streams. <br /> The surveys were started in 1970 and have continued <br /> each year during August. Sampling data has been gathered on <br /> all three drainages in the climax area. <br /> Benthos samples are presently taken with stream <br /> cross-section samples at each station. Gr.`ab samples for water <br /> quality analysis are taken and in a 1971 composite, 24 samples <br /> were taken for 14 consecutive days. <br /> Fish population estimates are made and fish samples <br /> secured by shocking . <br /> 8-7 <br />