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On April 3rd, 2024 we invite you to join us at the Fernie Arts Station for an evening of learning about Elk Valley Water.

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RESTORATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Spring is springing early and ERA is recruiting volunteers to assist in collecting cottonwood stakes for replanting.

Summer Camp

Registration for ERA members opens Feb 15th!

Projects and Programs
Monitoring, Restoration, and Education

The Elk River Alliance has spent over a decade monitoring the Elk River Watershed and its tributaries, restoring streamside vegetation, and providing educational content to the Elk Valley Community.

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As a not-for-profit charity, your support is important to us. By supporting ERA you support a healthy Elk River Watershed.
Volunteer with ERA
VOLUNTEER WITH ERA!

The Elk River Alliance relies on passionate and dedicated community members to help us make a difference. This year we need you more than ever to help with our outreach, monitoring, and restoration efforts.

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PULSE OF THE RIVER

The Elk Valley has many land uses that impact our water. Watch our video on impacts of common land uses, Ktunaxa perspectives on land-use, and how monitoring is a vital step in the water stewardship process.

Whirling Disease
WHIRLING DISEASE

Whirling disease has recently been detected in BC for the first time. Careless transfer of wet or dirty equipment between the Crowsnest and Elk River could result in disease spread to our watershed.

Selenium
SELENIUM AND THE ELK VALLEY

Selenium in the Elk River is a serious concern for Valley residents. ERA compiled information on selenium to address community concerns.

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WORKING TOWARDS A HEALTHY ELK RIVER WATERSHED

Operating since 2010, the Elk River Alliance is a community-based water charity that connects people to the Elk River using science, education and community collaboration to ensure sustainable stewardship of the Elk River watershed.

What do we do?

ERA has diverse programs, from water monitoring, to community engagement, and education and outreach.

Volunteer

We’re always excited to welcome new volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the Elk River, and meet other folks passionate about conservation.

The Elk River Alliance is a registered not-for-profit charity, and your financial support helps keep our operations running.

BECOME AN

ELK RIVER ALLIANCE MEMBER

Your membership is very important to us.

By becoming a member, you allow us to demonstrate that the Elk River has engaged community support. Your membership also supports our projects, such as Community Based Water Monitoring, hydrology work, community education and outreach, and much more.

MEMBER RIGHTS

  • Eligibility for board membership
  • Eligibility to vote on ERA project and program direction
  • Your voice is represented by ERA

MEMBER BENEFITS

  • Early-bird Registration for Elk River Discovery Camp (2023)
  • Discounts on ERA events

MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE

  • ERA Sticker
  • ERA Postcard
  • Thank you letter

RECENT NEWS

March Restoration

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Appreciation BBQ

THUR. SEPT 7th, 5:30-7:30PM, ANNEX PARK AMPHITHEATRE The work the Elk River Alliance does would…

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