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

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2020 Summer Forecast

2020 Summer Forecast

Now that we are officially into summer, you may be wondering what kind of summer 2020 has in store for us. Will there be wildfires causing thick, smoky air, making it difficult to spend time enjoying nature? Will farmers have a good crop, bringing economic stability to our region? Will there be water restrictions? Floods?

WATER KEEPERS ON THE BLOOD RESERVE - #SAWC17

WATER KEEPERS ON THE BLOOD RESERVE - #SAWC17

When we think of agriculture in Southern Alberta, perhaps huge farms out east come to mind with sophisticated irrigation pivots and loads of potatoes or corn. Here's what two dedicated watershed stewards are doing on the Blood Reserve to rehabilitate some of their agricultural land. William Singer III and Lori Brave Rock are signatories of the Southern Alberta Water Charter #SAWC17. The closing ceremony is coming up on November 17th - who will be getting completion awards?

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!

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