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VOLUNTEER AT FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Funds will support ERA programs including water monitoring, restoration, and education and outreach.

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Donate Today

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

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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.

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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.

What We Do

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.

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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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RECENT NEWS

AGM 2024

Help Restore the Elk River Watershed

Friendship Bracelet Fundraiser

Cardboard Cutting and Pizza Party!

Restoration Volunteering

SWIFTWATER AWARENESS DAY

Appreciation BBQ

Open House and AGM

Elk Valley Land and Water

HALLOWEEN TRIVIA NIGHT

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.

OUR PROJECTS

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.

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Donate

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

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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

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