Miles of Elks Run
Square Miles
Acres of Watershed
People Served
Connecting People With Elks Run.
To be good stewards of the Elks Run watershed and connect people
to the watershed.
Safe Water Begins With You.
Explore Elks Run
Learn. Protect. Get Involved.
Explore the watershed, understand why clean water matters,
and discover ways to take part in protecting Elks Run.
01
Understand The Watershed
Learn about Elks Run, its landscape, wildlife, water supply,
and the conditions affecting the watershed.
02
Protect Our Water
See how protecting Elks Run helps protect the drinking water
supply for Harpers Ferry and Bolivar.
03
Get Involved
Volunteer, monitor the stream, report watershed problems,
and discover practical ways to care for Elks Run.
Why Elks Run Matters
A Small Watershed With A Big Role.
Elks Run and Elk Branch flow through Jefferson County and provide
source water for the Harpers Ferry water system.
Across more than 11,000 acres, the watershed connects drinking water,
wildlife habitat, farms, homes, and communities.
