IBEW Local 48 members Bruce Barnes, JR Robertson, Robert Toews and Bill Munson all participated in an effort to feed the Elk in the Toutle area of Mount Saint Helens.

This area was devastated from the volcanic eruption in 1980 and hasn’t recovered fully yet. It is a permit hunt area only and there is two many elk in the area for the available vegetation.

Our members with support from Local 48 and others have bought and delivered many tons of alfalfa which is high in nutritional value for the elk. Friday, Jan 25th, when these pictures were taken, Grant McOmie of KATU had come up to do a story about the efforts of our members and the plight of the Elk. 

For further information on this story visit the Mt. Saint Helens Rescue website and a related story by Chester Allen at The Olympian

Update: Friday, Feb 8

Would you like to help with donations to supplement the Mt St Helens Elk herd? Click here for a flyer with more information on how to help.