Video & Photo Gallery - Elks Run Watershed

Route 9 Planting with Herb Peddicord, October 19, 2013

For those who missed it, ERWG had their first community event on Saturday, October 19. Nearly 50 volunteers and partners came to plant 27 trees along the Rt. 9 Bike Path in Bardane. The trees will not only beautify and provide shade along the path, but they will also capture stormwater runoff and improve water quality in the Elks Run watershed. Next time you’re out walking, running, or biking, be sure to keep an eye out for this lovely new stand of trees.

Sam Michael's Park, April 5, 2014

Septic System Repair Explained, Funding Available

In this video, the West Virginia Conservation Agency presents a case study on the importance of proper septic maintenance and the environmental impacts associated with a failing septic system. The cost share program available to assist Elks Run and Sleepy Creek homeowners with septic pumping or repair needs is also explained.

Funding for this project was made possible by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Chesapeake Bay Program.

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Susan Whalton's family: saving land, protecting drinking water.

Meet Susan Whalton. She and her husband placed a conservation easement on their land to preserve its natural beauty forever — and to protect drinking water for residents downstream. The video was produced by the Safe Water Conservation Collaborative, a partnership hosted by West Virginia Rivers Coalition to protect drinking water supplies by conserving land and supporting sound management practices. The project was funded in part by the Chesapeake Bay Funders Network with support from the Land Trust Alliance.

Elks Run Watershed Group is a proud partner the Safe Water Conservation Collaborative.

Floyd Kursey, conservation easement donor

Floyd Kursey’s father purchased the family farm in 1924. Floyd still farms the land today. And to ensure the land is always there for future farmers, Floyd placed a conservation easement on the family’s land. The easement protects the farm from development, and helps keep downstream drinking water supplies clean.

The video was produced by the Safe Water Conservation Collaborative, a partnership hosted by West Virginia Rivers Coalition to protect drinking water supplies by conserving land and supporting sound management practices. The project was funded in part by the Chesapeake Bay Funders Network with support from the Land Trust Alliance.

Elks Run Watershed Group is a proud partner the Safe Water Conservation Collaborative.

Tom Gleason: Saving a Secret Place

Tom Gleason’s secret place is protected forever, and is helping to keep drinking water safe and clean.

Elks Run Watershed Group is a proud partner the Safe Water Conservation Collaborative.