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The International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board (Study Board) has announced the postponement of the public release of its draft final report. The postponement comes as the Study Board works to ensure that its final report, including key findings and recommendations, reflects the breadth of...

The  International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board  (https://ijc.org/en/ekwsb) will release its draft Final Report on September 30, 2026. This will mark the kick-off of a public comment period running until October 16, 2026. Public Engagements A ll interested parties are invited to participate...

The International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board (Study Board) is seeking literature, data and knowledge that may be related to its study that is exploring the impacts of transboundary water pollution in the Elk-Kootenai/y watershed. The Study Board is an independent body comprised of experts...

The International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board (Study Board) is seeking input on its draft Interim Status Report from the public and interested parties. The public consultation period will run from August 27 until September 14. The report outlines the progress made on the study’s main...

During the past three months, the International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board (Study Board) met with the public from across the watershed via three listening sessions including two in-person, one in Fernie, BC, and one in Bonners Ferry, ID. The sessions offered an opportunity to those...

International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board Seeks Public Input Through Listening Sessions The International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board (Study Board) will host three public listening sessions this summer. Two will be in the Elk-Kootenai/y watershed and one will be online. The...

The International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board (Study Board) is inviting public comment on its draft Plan of Study until February 17, 2025 . The finalized plan will outline the work proposed by the Study Board over the next 19 months. This independent body comprised of experts and knowledge...