February 19, 2025

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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.

February 4, 2025

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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.

January 27, 2025

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Natural Infrastructure 101

What is natural infrastructure, and how can it benefit communities? Read the first blog in our new series to find out!

December 17, 2024

Fund Development

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A Historic Donation

A historic donation has been made to OWC and the province’s WPACs.

December 6, 2024

Oldman Watershed Council

Welcome Jana—our new Fund Development Manager!

Welcome to Jana MacKenzie—OWC’s new Fund Development Manager!

Government of Alberta

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November 24, 2020

Headwaters Restoration (Part 3/3): Bioengineering

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November 24, 2020

Headwaters Restoration (Part 3/3): Bioengineering

Part 3 of our restoration blog series is all about our favourite part of the restoration process: bioengineering!

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April 23, 2018

Headwaters

Draft Land Use Plans Will Improve Watershed Health

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April 23, 2018

Headwaters

Draft Land Use Plans Will Improve Watershed Health

The 2 draft Government of Alberta plans are a turning point, a real watershed moment if you will, to halt declining environmental health of the headwaters, and even restore it through reclamation.

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April 12, 2017

What is With the Development in the Castle Parks?

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April 12, 2017

What is With the Development in the Castle Parks?

There has been a lot of talk about the road paving to the Castle and the installation of water lines - along the lines of this development can't be good for the watershed. We are THRILLED that so many people are beginning to consider the impact of development! Here's the inside scoop, and the science to base your arguments on ...