Upcoming 2017 AGM
Please join the Elk River Alliance for a celebration of watershed accomplishments in 2017 at our AGM, Thursday March 8 6-8 p.m. at the Fernie Arts Station on 1st Ave. Learn what is planned for 2018. Bring something to share at the potluck and social from 6-6:45, meeting until 8.
March 07, 2018
CEMF Open House
Since 2012, the Elk Valley CEMF Working Group, made up of Ktunaxa, industry, governments, and community, has assessed the current condition of four valued components - grizzly bear, riparian habitat/Westslope cutthroat trout, bighorn sheep, and old/mature forest. Selected future scenarios were then modelled to explore potential cumulative effects and specific strategies to avoid, reduce or manage cumulative impacts on these four VCs. Dr. Bram Noble, an expert from the University of Saskatchewan, will discuss the opportunities and challenges of implementing a cumulative effects-based strategy. Activities at the Open House will help community better understand the scope and usefulness of this exciting new decision making tool. For more information contact: lee-anne@elkriveralliance.ca (250) 423-1682.
January 26, 2018
Submit your comments about the proposed Bingay Coal Mine
December 03, 2017
Cumulative Effect Management Framework - Fall 2017 Newsletter
The Elk Valley Cumulative Effects Management Framework (CEMF) working group has been busy this past year, and you can see what has been accomplished in their fall newsletter by following the link below:
November 23, 2017
BCWF Wetlandkeeper Course
If you're interested in learning about wetlands and would like to take a FREE course, look no further! We our hosting a Wetlandkeepers Course from October 12 - 14 (Thursday night 7 - 9pm and Friday & Saturday 9am - 4pm) where you can learn all about wetland conservation and gain hands-on skills! Call 250-423-4691 or visit the College of the Rockies in person or online, to register!
September 14, 2017
Wetland Therapy Underway in Sparwood
Wetlands have disappeared at an alarming rate in the Elk Valley. They have been filled in for development, drained for urban expansion, and paved over for roads and railways. Last week Elk Valley citizens got their feet wet and hands muddy to enhance a small wetland in Sparwood.
Hard working volunteers in the heat helping wetlands in Sparwood.
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August 03, 2017
Elk River Map & Guide
If you haven't heard, we've released our new, one-of-a-kind Elk River Map & Guide! This guide includes valuable information about river access, white water classification, fishing regulations and fish handling, picnic/swimming sites and more along the length of the Elk River from Elkford to Koocanusa! Now available for $10 at many local retail shops in Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford.They will also be available at the Canada Day festivities in the kids zone tomorrow. Thanks to our sponsors Columbia Basin Trust, Tourism Fernie, District of Sparwood and Canadian Tire Fernie!
July 12, 2017
Selenium Concerns
While Teck is working hard to address the selenium issue in our watershed, there have been challenges that prove it is a difficult situation to solve. We should all monitor the progress on reducing the selenium levels in the Elk River Watershed, in our own backyards and our downstream neighbours. Check out these articles for some interesting updates and perspectives on water quality in our watershed:
http://flatheadbeacon.com/2017/07/07/save-downstream-waters/
http://flatheadbeacon.com/2017/…/05/b-c-putting-waters-risk/
http://flatheadbeacon.com/…/teck-committed-health-lake-koo…/
http://flatheadbeacon.com/…/failure-water-treatment-plant-…/
July 11, 2017