Elks Run Watershed

7.9
Miles of Elks Run

18.1
Square Miles

11,598
Acres of Watershed

1,500
People Served

Our Mission

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.

Understand The Watershed

Learn about Elks Run, its landscape, wildlife, water supply,
and the conditions affecting the watershed.

Explore State Of The Run

Protect Our Water

See how protecting Elks Run helps protect the drinking water
supply for Harpers Ferry and Bolivar.

Learn About Safe Water

Get Involved

Volunteer, monitor the stream, report watershed problems,
and discover practical ways to care for Elks Run.

See How You Can Help

Community members learning about the Elks Run watershed

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.

Learn More About Elks Run

Latest From Elks Run

News & Events

See the latest projects, community events, watershed updates, and stories from Elks Run.

Twenty Years of Meaningful Watershed Education

For twenty years, meaningful watershed education has helped young people in our region build a stronger connection with the natural world and understand the importance of caring for the places […]

Restoring Roots and Resilience at Sam Michael’s Park

Community Tree and Rain Garden Planting On May 17th, volunteers, staff, and community partners came together for a day of tree and rain garden planting at Sam Michael’s Park in […]

Elks Run WaterFaire presents Earth Day 2023

Come join Elks Run Watershed Group and partners for an Earth Day 2023 event on Saturday, April 22 at Sam Michaels Park from 10 am to 2 pm! Activities will […]

From Source to Sink: Virtual Tour of Harpers Ferry Water Works

Do you ever wonder where your drinking water comes from? If you live in Harpers Ferry or Bolivar, your drinking water originally comes from Elks Run, is treated at Harpers […]

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.

Connecting People With Elks Run.