Volunteer Ted Nanninga has been exploring Lethbridge’s urban parks system quite extensively these past few months and has discovered the city offers a wealth of 143 parks and green spaces. Come explore with him!
Linear Features here, there, and everywhere!
You've asked: "What does it matter how many trails there are? What does it matter if the trail is made by motorized vehicles or, say, horses? What does it matter if an abandoned access road is used as a trail? How can anybody say the backcountry isn't healthy - after all, I just saw a moose back there!" OWC's Rob Taylor answers all ...
Weeds, weeds, everywhere weeds
Hot Potato OHVs
3 Reasons Why I Love Canadian Agriculture
New cartoon for kids!
Invitation to Attend Stakeholder Workshop on WSCT and Riparian Habitat Improvement
Voices of the Oldman: Taber Success, on to Twin Butte!
A great turn out at the first Voices of the Oldman: Ag Matters session in Taber last week. Lots of great discussion on watershed stewardship. We look forward to the upcoming Twin Butte & Area session on Feb 10. Check out first hand here - the experts who will be providing updates on stewardship initiatives in that area and what outcomes to expect in participating in the roundtable discussions yourself!
OHVs, SSRP, + the Castle: Addressing Misunderstandings
Ever since the announcement of the Castle Provincial Park and Castle Wildland Provincial Park Draft Management Plan by the provincial government there have been many questions circulating around our social media and other pages about how the proposed plan will impact different user groups
"Voices of the Oldman" Kicks Off in Taber
Find out a little bit more about the experts providing panel updates on agricultural stewardship activities that they are currently working on at the first Voices of the Oldman: Agriculture Matters session in Taber on Jan 31, 2017 from 2-5pm. Plus, more details on what outcomes can be expected by those participating.
Calling All Prairie Experts
Draft Castle Parks Plan Unveiled Today
We're Hiring! 2017 Seasonal Outreach Assistants
Do you want to spend your summer in the backcountry, engaging in face-to-face conversations and boots-on-the-ground stewardship? Do you relish the challenge of communicating scientific information to diverse audiences? If you are looking to improve your outreach & communications skills, while making a difference in your watershed...
Voices of the Oldman: Agriculture Matters
Please join us in Taber January 31, Twin Butte February 10 or Stavely March 1!
The Oldman Watershed Council is excited to introduce a new brand of events called Voices of the Oldman. These events are an important opportunity to have your voice heard both locally and provincially. What we hear at these events will shape our projects and also the advice we give to the Government of Alberta.
'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' in 2017
Why the prairies are absolute heaven
As we pause between Christmas and the new year, many of us finally have the time to count our blessings and think about what gifts we have been given that may not have come from Santa's sled. Fix a hot chocolate and curl up with an article from OWC volunteer and Guest Blogger, Ted Naninga. He's a wildlife biologist, and new to the Lethbridge area. He explains why the Oldman watershed is the greatest gift of all. We agree! There are still two days left in 2016 if you'd like to donate. https://oldmanwatershed-council.squarespace.com/donating
Co-operation is the Golden Rule!
How I Got "Smarter"... in 2 Days!
You can get "smarter" too with the 5 things that Taren learned at the Farming Smarter Conference and Tradeshow 2016. The connection between urban and rural was a big theme, so whether you live in town or in the country, take a few moments and check out this blog on everything from crop research, to 4-H to facts about flax, and no-till practices - and why it matters for the food you eat and the health of the watershed.
The Adventures of Lazy Cat
This is lazy cat. Don't be lazy cat - please remember the Oldman on your shopping list! Our hard work depends on gifts from people like you who are helping us ensure clean water for all Albertans for generations to come! If you've never donated before, you'll be pleasantly surprised how easy it is - and what a difference even just a small donation makes. It's a one-click gift! You are making a difference - thank you!
SACPA Maps & Timeline
SACPA recently invited us to present at the Lethbridge Public Library and give an update on our current research. Anna Garleff, Communications Specialist, and Shannon Frank, Executive Director, welcomed a full house and were excited to present history, maps, timelines and videos to the crowd. Thank you for coming - we had representation from throughout the watershed and we were thrilled to see everyone there. Here's the narrated PowerPoint for those who couldn't make it.
