Heavy rainfall is pushing wastewater flows beyond what the system can safely handle. To prevent a critical infrastructure failure, the City of Fernie has opened…
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Sparwood breaks ground at Wastewater Treatment Plant
The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce the official groundbreaking of the new secondary treatment process at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The oxidation…
Elk River on 2026 Most Endangered Rivers List
The Elk River is among the eight B.C. rivers on the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC’s (ORCBC) 2026 Most Endangered Rivers List. Tying for top…
Landmark conservation partnership protects 45,000 ha
Nature Conservancy of Canada, Ktunaxa First Nation, governments, industry and donors unite to safeguard vital Rocky Mountain landscape The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), in…
Last wastewater discharge conducted this morning
We’re pleased to share that the final emergency wastewater discharge point was closed this morning, and no further untreated effluent is being released to the…
RDEK asks for downstream monitoring after discharge
Following an emergency effluent discharge into the Elk River by the City of Fernie and the concerns from downstream residents as a result of flooding…
Study Board seeks info on pollution impacts
The International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board (Study Board) is seeking literature, data and knowledge that may be related to its study that is exploring the…
Elko boat take-out work begins today
Construction at the Elko boat access take-out on the Elk River above the dam begins today. The purpose of the project, in partnership with the…
Watershed Study Board after input on new report
The International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board (Study Board) is seeking input on its draft Interim Status Report from the public and interested parties. The public consultation period…
Elko boat take-out work to begin soon
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) today reported that construction at the Elko boat access take-out on the Elk River above the dam is…