Partner Profiles
Addressing the issues faced in the watershed today requires data and knowledge that cannot be collected by any one observing system – there is a need for an exchange of high-quality information between diverse organisations. This demonstrates the need for a unified monitoring approach and a common understanding of data to ensure that monitoring efforts contribute to building a holistic understanding of watershed health.
An environmental charity based in the Elk Valley, the Elk River Alliance has worked to protect the Elk River since 2010. ERA spearheaded the Collaborative in 2021.
Roles: Program Coordinator, data collector, steering committee member, monitoring working group member
Living Lakes Canada is an award-winning NGO that facilitates collaboration in monitoring, restoration, and policy development initiatives for the long-term protection of Canada’s lakes, rivers, wetlands and watersheds impacted by climate risk.
Roles: Funder, data collector, data repository operator, steering committee member, monitoring working group member
Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines in the Elk Valley of British Columbia, providing jobs for more than 5,000 people.
Roles: Funder, data collector, steering committee member, monitoring working group member
Fly Shop and Guide Service on the Elk River, Fernie, BC, Canada.
Fly Fishing Hunting and Outdoor Gear
Roles: steering committee member
The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s mission is to conserve and inspire the conservation of Canada’s wildlife and habitats for the use and enjoyment of all.
Roles: data collector, steering committee member, monitoring working group member
The Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it is located in Grasmere, BC near the Roosville Border Crossing. We are part of the Ktunaxa Nation.
Roles: steering committee member, monitoring working group member, Traditional Knowledge resource
BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy is responsible for the effective protection, management and conservation of BC’s water, land, air and living resources. It leads work on climate preparedness and adaptation and leads plans to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Roles: data collector, steering committee member, monitoring working group member, data repository operator
North Coal is a world-class, steelmaking coal project that will supply a product the world desperately needs in the energy transition. The project is located in the Elk Valley, a high-quality global coal basin and Canada’s leading steelmaking coal region.
Roles: data collector
