Elk River Watershed Outreach Educator - Summer 2018 Job Posting
We're hiring! If you're a student looking for a fun, rewarding job this summer, check out our job posting below!
Read more2018 Elk River Watershed Discovery Camp
Elk Watershed Discovery Camp 2018 is now officially open for registration at the College of the Rockies Fernie Campus! Check out this awesome week-long day camp filled with smiles, splashes and skills for youth aged 10-14! 3 weeks offered this summer!

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: [email protected] (250) 423-1682.
Submit your comments about the proposed Bingay Coal Mine
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!
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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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!