Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Fall 2019 Edition | Page 36

COAL CREEK &
THE ELK RIVER
WATERSHED
Coal Creek flows into the Elk River
within Fernie’s city boundaries at
Dogwood Park. The Elk River watershed
drains a total area of 4450km 2 . The river
starts its voyage at glaciers in Elk Lakes
Provincial Park north of Elkford and is
joined by over a hundred streams and
creeks during its 220km journey to the
Koocanusa reservoir. From there, the
water flows through the Kootenay River
and joins one of the largest rivers in North
American, the Columbia River. The Elk
River Alliance helps to ensure the river
is drinkable, fishable and swimmable for
future generations. Visit
ElkRiverAlliance.ca for more details.
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