About Us

Established in 2025

Who We Are

The Freshwater Friends Club (FFC) is an informal, community-powered social club focused on freshwater organisms and their habitats in the Elbow River watershed of southwestren Alberta.

We were formed through a partnership between:

• Elbow River Watershed Partnership (ERWP) — a non-profit promoting land–water connection, stewardship, and collaborative watershed management.

• Bragg Creek Environmental Coalition (BCEC) — a grassroots initiative dedicated to preserving the Alberta Foothills.

What We Do

The FFC provides a welcoming space for people of all ages to:

• Learn about freshwater ecosystems

• Share knowledge and stories

• Participate in hands-on stewardship

• Connect through community science

• Build respectful relationships with water

Our Mission

To promote awareness of freshwater organisms and foster healthy, sustainable relationships with water by supporting actions that protect aquatic life.