The Monster Guide is a production provided by the Watershed Intelligence Network, which was founded as a social enterprise by Don Elzer and a small group of associates. Don Elzer has been working in the field of solution-based journalism, community economic and cultural development since 1980, first as an activist, publisher and designer then as a planner and journalist.
WIN represents a clearinghouse of efforts, initiatives and services, which has grown and matured into a comprehensive, multi-purpose, multi-media and planning organization. We engage in the development, production and distribution of information, business and community development services that considers economic and environmental sustainability and stewardship principles.
With a team of more than a dozen enthusiastic individuals, the Watershed Intelligence Network is committed to the creation of smart, innovative programs, productions and publications that includes:
Planning and Production Services, Web Designs and Strategies for regional, national and international clientele.
Research and Consulting Services - Directed to communities, businesses, government and organizations of all sizes. We approach problem solving from whole-system thinking, stewardship, integrative design, end-use/least-cost analysis, and an interdisciplinary knowledge of advanced technologies and techniques.
Investigative Journalism and Commentary – As a supplier of innovative story content to all forms of media.
The Watershed Intelligence Network is a social enterprise and supports socially based initiatives by offering non-profit and pro-bono rates to support leaders, teams and efforts committed to social change. WIN also applies resources to further environmental sustainability for rural communities and inner-city neighborhoods.
Examples of areas in which work has been provided include:
- Conservation-based initiatives
- Environmental sustainability
- Online social initiatives
- For-profit organizations with social mandates
- Advocacy initiatives to assist small businesses and rural communities
The demands on leadership in social change are considerable, with resources often at a premium. WIN provides leadership support through executive coaching and meeting facilitation which can provide highly leveraged presentation methods that can have a significant impact on advancing the mission of an organization or cause.
If you would like to learn more about the Watershed Intelligence Network or would like to contribute to our efforts please contact us.
The Watershed Cafe is a program guide that directs readers to an online documentary series featured on the Watershed Intelligence Network. We compile in-depth features about current issues in the Okanagan and beyond. Watershed is often the first to report on stories that impact this region and provides commentary and analysis beyond the scope of other media. As a program guide the Watershed Café connects print with online media which provides readers an immediate opportunity to surf through the issues that impact people and neighbourhoods.
The Watershed Cafe is a table top publication distributed at coffee shops and other locations where there is a high readership per copy. The publication is customized into neighborhood editions which link and promote neighbourhood businesses to a very local marketplace. Each issue is a program guide for an online documentary which runs for at least a month.
