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
Oldman Watershed Council
Natural Infrastructure 101

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

Natural Infrastructure 101
Fund Development
Oldman Watershed Council
A Historic Donation

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

A Historic Donation
Oldman Watershed Council
Welcome Jana—our new Fund Development Manager!

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

Welcome Jana—our new Fund Development Manager!

education

'Make it Rain' at Your School!

'Make it Rain' at Your School!

Calling all grade 7-12 teachers! Join the OWC and Caring for Our Watersheds for a curriculum-connected, program that will educate and inspire! It's easy to get started: contact the OWC for an in-class presentation; begin a student-led, inquiry-based local action project; and enter your project to win money for your school!

Fish Sticks Video

Fish Sticks Video

Watch a compilation video from the March “Fish Sticks” family puppet workshop. These wise young folks have some important messages for everyone enjoying our watershed this summer….

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OWC Rallies for Oldman Watershed Through GivingTuesday!

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OWC Rallies for Oldman Watershed Through GivingTuesday!

Oldman Watershed Council launches GivingTuesday movement in support of Oldman watershed restoration efforts. GivingTuesday is “the opening day of the giving season”. Giving is a lifelong commitment, and a giving day is a special celebration, a reminder to all of us to think of others and our communities as well as ourselves. GivingTuesday is more than a moment, it’s a movement.

Back to School 2017

Back to School 2017

Teachers, students, educators, parents and inquiring minds: We've got numerous educational resources to help you learn, teach, and explore the Oldman watershed. Make it easy to put together lesson plans, help with homework, and create engaging presentations. Check them out!

Bioindicators: No Backbone Required

Bioindicators: No Backbone Required

Creepy crawlies in your lakes and rivers!!! What can they tell us about water quality? Are they dangerous? How can I learn more? Our Outreach Assistants answer these questions plus more in this blog, all about BMIs - the "backbone" of our aquatic ecosystems!

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.