We're hiring! If you're a student looking for a fun, rewarding job this summer, check out our job posting below!

Job Title: Elk River Watershed Outreach Educator

Responsibilities:

• Raise community awareness about Elk River Alliance activities by attending local community events and markets (Sundays required)
• Participate in the delivery of the Elk River Watershed Discovery Day camps (July 8-12, July 22-26, and August 12-16)
• Assist with restoration, stewardship and research activities
• Update ERA website, Facebook and Instragram accounts with current news
• Other duties assigned by the ERA Program Managers

Qualifications:

• Must be student intending to return to school in fall 2018
• Criminal record check or willingness to have one done
• Passion for healthy river ecosystems and familiarity with the Elk River watershed
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and take initiative
• Experience working with children
• Interest in biology, environmental science, social outreach etc.
• Current first aid certification e.g. OFA Level 1 is an asset
• Drivers license and access to a vehicle is preferred

Location:  Based out of ERA’s Fernie office 891 – 2^nd Ave, Fernie, in the Southern Canadian Rockies SE BC.  Job will involve traveling to various locations in the watershed. 

Term/Rate of Employment:  July 1-August 26, 2019 (8 weeks) for a total of 240 hours. Rate of pay $13.65/hour.

ERA recently asked Teck the following questions regarding their 2019 Implementation Plan Adjustment (IPA) to the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan (EVWQP). We hope to be able to publish the responses in the near future. 

ERA has been monitoring Lizard & Alexander Creeks since 2011/2012 (respectively) through our community-based water monitoring program. All data has been analyzed and is presented in these "e-pamphlets". Click on the images to open.

Lizard Creek Water Quality Results 2011-2018                    Alexander Creek Water Quality Results 2012-2018

Curious about water quality in the Elk Valley?

Join the ERA from 6-7pm on March 28th in Elkford to learn about our community-based water monitoring program. We will share data from 8 years of monitoring on 2 Elk River tributaries (Lizard & Alexander Creeks) as well as future plans to expand this program! 

6:00-6:30— Open house, mingle (with snacks!)

6:30-6:45— Presentation on results and future monitoring plans

6:45-7:00— Q & A session

ERA is now accepting applications for an Executive Director, closing date is March 22, 2019.  

The Position. As Executive Director of the Elk River Alliance, you will lead important initiatives aimed at connecting people to the Elk River watershed in ways that deepen our understanding and contribute to the stewardship of this wonderful river system.  You will work with a small, dedicated team, a diverse Board, and a wide variety of funders on a range of projects.  You will have many opportunities to innovate and to learn along-side an energetic team.

The Elk River Alliance.  The Elk River Alliance was formed in 2010. We work to raise community awareness and knowledge, facilitate community engagement to better inform sustainable water decision-making, monitor aquatic health, and promote safe and sustainable river recreation. ERA’s vision is a watershed where well managed human activities result in healthy ecosystems and a robust economy.  Over the past 8 years, we have successfully completed dozens of projects while engaging with the community and building our reputation as champions of the Elk River and its surrounding watersheds

Join the Elk River Alliance (ERA) on February 21st from 6-6:30pm for our Annual General Meeting. All members can vote at the meeting and will also have the opportunity to be nominated to join our board of directors. To sign up online to become an ERA member (a lifetime membership is ONLY $20!) click here.

Stay for dinner and a movie! We will be serving pizza, beer and wine. At 7pm, we will be screening the film Where The Yellowstone Goes, by donation. This documentary follows a 30-day drift boat trip down the Yellowstone River, the longest undammed river in the US. 

"Intimate portraits of locals in both booming cities and dusty, dwindling towns along the Yellowstone River, illustrate the history and controversies surrounding this enigmatic watershed leading to questions about its future. Connect with colorful characters, get lost in the hypnotic cast of a fly rod, and experience silhouetted moments of fireside stories on this heartfelt river adventure."

Continue to read more and watch the film trailer.

Join the Elk River Alliance for Streamkeepers training on beautiful Boivin Creek in Elkford!

Get your hands wet and feet muddy while learning Streamkeepers water monitoring protocols to assess aquatic health. Become a certified Streamkeeper and collect meaningful water quality data on local streams to contribute to community-based water monitoring efforts.

'Streamkeepers' is a BC developed water monitoring protocol designed by the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation. Data is collected by trained citizen scientists and can be used for many purposes, including, providing data to community members, industry and all levels of government as well as prioritizing sites for restoration/enhancement activities. For more information on the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation, visit their website.  

The cost of this 2 day workshop training is $25 for ERA members and $50 for non-members with subsidies available if required. 

Please register online, click here. If you have any questions, please e-mail info@elkriveralliance.ca

Thanks to our funders and partners for supporting this opportunity! 

The Elk River Alliance has just released a report on water quality in Alexander Creek after 3 years of monthly monitoring (April-October 2015-2017). Please check it out here and let us know if you have any questions or comments! This project was completed in partnership with Lotic Environmental and the Columbia Basin Water Quality program, and funded by the Columbia Basin Trust. 

The ERA is now accepting applications for an Executive Director, closing date is September 19, 2018.  

The Position. As Executive Director of the Elk River Alliance, you will lead important initiatives aimed at connecting people to the Elk River watershed in ways that deepen our understanding and contribute to our stewardship of this wonderful river system.  You will work with a small, dedicated team, a diverse Board, and a wide variety of funders on a diverse array of projects.  You will have many opportunities to innovate and to learn.

Responsibilities.  The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the Elk River Alliance.  Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, community engagement, and supervision, coaching and collaboration with staff.  The position reports directly to the Board of Directors. 

As part of the 'Making Community Water Data Matter' initiative, ERA is conducting a community survey to assess monitoring priorities. ERA aims to incorporate community values and concerns into all projects. In order to accomplish this, it is essential that community members take these opportunities to provide feedback. 

Please take 5 minutes to share your opinions on how ERA should move forward with our community-based water monitoring program. Click here to take the survey!