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Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsReport sent to provincial, federal agencies in charge of pollution eventsTricia WeelPreviousNext/ExpandPreviousNextA thick, green sludge, or foam, has been visible on the Nicomekl River in South Surrey for at least a week, first brought to the Peace Arch News’ attention by a commuter driving by on Thursday, Sept. 28.After taking photos, PAN contacted the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, as the Nicomekl is a salmon-spawning river.DFO communications spokesperson Leri Davies said the incident has been reported to the appropriate authorities.“This report of foam (possibly detergent entering the Nicomekl) was called in to the DFO Observe Record Report line and, as per protocol, was forwarded to the lead agencies – Emergency Management BC (PEP) and the Environment Canada (NEEC),” Davies said in an email.“Both are responsible for pollution-related occurrences within their respective jurisdictions.”The Peace Arch News has reached out to the City of Surrey, the province, and Environment Canada to find out more about what the substance could be and what might have caused it, as well as what it might mean for the wildlife in the waterway.READ ALSO: Surrey seeks help in finalizing design for new Nicomekl Riverfront ParkBe Among The First To KnowCreate a free account today, and start receiving free newsletters.I’m a lifelong writer, and worked as a journalist in community newspapers for more than a decade, from White Rock to Parksville and Qualicum Beach, to Abbotsford and Surrey, from 2001-2012Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our&nbsp;Community Guidelines.More from Today In BC &gt;

Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsReport sent to provincial, federal agencies in charge of pollution eventsTricia WeelPreviousNext/ExpandPreviousNextA thick, green sludge, or foam, has been visible on the Nicomekl River in South Surrey for at least a week, first brought to the Peace Arch News’ attention by a commuter driving by on Thursday, Sept. 28.After taking photos, PAN contacted the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, as the Nicomekl is a salmon-spawning river.DFO communications spokesperson Leri Davies said the incident has been reported to the appropriate authorities.“This report of foam...

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