Oldman Watershed Council
2025 Spring Forecast

Spring is the time of year to look at the water forecast for the coming year. Find updates on our watershed’s drought stage, water sharing agreements, reservoir levels, and snowpack accumulation.

2025 Spring Forecast
Oldman Watershed Council
Spring into Spring with iNaturalist

Looking for a fun, low-stakes way to get outside this spring? Get to know your local plants and animals using iNaturalist! Additionally, bumble bees will be back soon, and you can view and learn about local sightings in our ‘bumble bees of the Oldman watershed’ project!

Spring into Spring with iNaturalist
Oldman Watershed Council
Natural Infrastructure: Money in the (Stream) ...

Just how much is Natural Infrastructure worth? Find out in our latest blog!

Natural Infrastructure: Money in the (Stream) Bank
Oldman Watershed Council
Bumble Bees in Winter

What’s cute, fuzzy, and sleeps through winter? Bumble bees! Find out where they hunker down in winter, and what cues tell them it’s time to emerge and forage in spring.

Bumble Bees in Winter
Oldman Watershed Council
Frequently Asked Questions about Coal Mining

The Oldman Watershed Council (OWC) has received many requests for information about coal mining. In this FAQ blog, we answer the most common questions and provide links for readers seeking additional details and information.

Frequently Asked Questions about Coal Mining

First Nations

60,000 years ago to 2060 in the Oldman: Maps & Videos at SACPA's Public Library Event

60,000 years ago to 2060 in the Oldman: Maps & Videos at SACPA's Public Library Event

How old is the Oldman? That is to say, how far back in human memory do we have stories about our region? SAPA and the Lethbridge Public Library are hosting the OWC on November 23rd at an EVENING EVENT sneak peek behind-the-scenes of our Film Project. We will be showcasing the research on our historical maps and timeline which underscore present-day watershed issues and the videos we are making about them.  All are welcome, admission is free. We hope you will bring a friend and join us!

KEPA Summit 2016 - Field Tours

KEPA Summit 2016 - Field Tours

OWC's Outreach staff attended a day of field tours as part of KEPA's 2016 environmental summit. Topics varied from agriculture, sacred sites, wildlife monitoring, fire impact, bison herds, and carnivores....

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