Elks Run Watershed

Our Mission

To be good stewards of Elks Run watershed and
connect people to the watershed.
Safe Water begins with you!

About Elks Run

Elks Run Watershed Group is comprised of volunteers caring for Elks Run and Elk Branch tributaries which supply drinking water to Harpers Ferry and Bolivar and flow into the Potomac River and ultimately Chesapeake Bay.

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Watch these videos to see what homeowners can simply and affordably do around their homes and land.

Restoring Roots and Resilience at Sam Michael’s Park Community Tree and Rain Garden Planting On May 17th, volunteers,...
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Elks Run WaterFaire presents Earth Day 2023 Come join Elks Run Watershed Group and partners for an...
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From Source to Sink: Virtual Tour of Harpers Ferry Water Works Do you ever wonder where your drinking water comes from?...
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Safe Water Harpers Ferry Participates in Source Water Protection Community Program After a brief hiatus, Safe Water Harpers Ferry is back!...
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Elks Run drains approximately 18.1 square miles,
or 11,598 acres in Jefferson County, WV.
Elks Run is the drinking water supply for
Harpers Ferry and Bolivar.

Elks Run is a tributary
of the Potomac River.

We all play a part in taking care of Elks Run.

Our Mission

About Elks Run

Want to help Elks Run?

Latest News and Events

Elks Run drains approximately 18.1 square miles, or 11,598 acres in Jefferson County, WV. Elks Run is the drinking water supply for Harpers Ferry and Bolivar.

Elks Run is a tributary of the Potomac River.

We all play a part in taking care of Elks Run.

Our Mission

About Elks Run

Want to help Elks Run?

Latest News and Events

Elks Run drains approximately 18.1 square miles,
or 11,598 acres in Jefferson County, WV.
Elks Run is the drinking water supply for
Harpers Ferry and Bolivar.

Elks Run is a tributary
of the Potomac River.