Oldman Watershed Council
Fall 2024 Drought Update: How Did We Fare?

This is blog #8 in our “Understanding Drought” series. Are we “back to normal” after this summer? Find out!

Fall 2024 Drought Update: How Did We Fare?
Oldman Watershed Council
The Buzz About Native Pollinators

Alberta has more native pollinators than you think! A whole host of solitary bees, social bees, wasps, and many more animals all pollinate our native and crop flowers. Many of them overwinter underground or in hollow stems, so a few small landscaping decisions this fall can provide crucial habitat.

The Buzz About Native Pollinators
Oldman Watershed Council
Water-Wise Yardwork

Reducing our outdoor water use has the biggest potential to cut down on our water bills. Read on to discover the WXYZ’s of conserving water outside.

Water-Wise Yardwork
Oldman Watershed Council
Not So Cut and Dry: Spring 2024 Drought Update

This is blog #7 in our “Understanding Drought” series where we answer the question on everyone’s mind: Are we still in a drought?

Not So Cut and Dry: Spring 2024 Drought Update
Oldman Watershed Council
Springing into Outdoor Recreation

“How to go camping in Alberta for the first time?” Follow along as Rachel figures out where to go and how to be safe while enjoying our beautiful watershed this May Long Weekend.

Springing into Outdoor Recreation

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(Still) Staking Out the Backcountry

(Still) Staking Out the Backcountry

You've loaded the trailer, driven to your favourite backcountry hideaway... only to find it's been "staked" out with willows and fence posts! What is going on? Find out how YOU can help keep our rivers healthy, just by letting these areas recover.

Signs of the Times

Signs of the Times

Whatever our preferred form of recreation, it's up to everyone to Know Before You Go. Keep an eye out for these signs - please respect and obey them, so that we can keep our backcountry beautiful and healthy!

Staking Out the Backcountry

Staking Out the Backcountry

You've loaded the trailer, driven to your favourite backcountry hideaway... only to find it's been "staked" out with willows and fence posts! What is going on? Find out how YOU can help keep our rivers healthy, just by letting these areas recover.

Beyond a Shadow of a Drought...

Beyond a Shadow of a Drought...

Southern Alberta is no stranger to drought, but dry conditions mean we have to be extra careful when it comes to our activities. What's the deal with the fire bans? Why are anglers being asked to restrict their activities? Will Lethbridge face water usage limits? Read all about this and more!

OWC Goes to the Museum

OWC Goes to the Museum

Looking for family-friendly programs this summer? Catch OWC at Galt Museum not once, not twice, but three times for some fun and educational activities - all about the watershed we call home! 

Swedish watershed wisdom

Swedish watershed wisdom

If you’re trying to change the world, it’s important to start local and talk to people! OWC has been working hard to reduce impacts in the headwaters; we’d like to share 3 of our lessons learned for where to begin. (Including some very helpful Swedish vocabulary!) This is a summary of the presentation given at the Speaker Series at Beauvais Lake Provincial Park....

The Good, The Bad, and the Weedy

The Good, The Bad, and the Weedy

Please help OWC fight the aliens. There are opportunities to get out on the land all summer! Did you know that there are some plants that can devastate our water security in Alberta? Read on to understand the threat that these invaders pose to our drinking water and to learn more about what is being done, and what you can do to help!

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

The OWC is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization with lots of ways to get involved. 

Help fund our work.

Make a difference.

Knowledge is power.