Elk River Watershed Improvement Association based in Pineville, the ERWIA is a local non-profit organization dedicated to improving and conserving the waters of the 1,032 square mile Elk River Watershed through educational activities based on sound scientific information. ERWIA encourages all landowners to be good stewards of the land and water and promotes Best Management Practices (BMPs) by conducting water quality demonstration and outreach projects. For more information or to join the ERWIA for $5.00/year, please visit our website.