The OWC has received many requests for information about potential nuclear energy projects and how they would affect the watershed and water security in Alberta. In this FAQ blog, we answer the most common questions and provide links for readers seeking additional information.
In 2023 and 2024, OWC took water samples upstream and downstream of Lethbridge to get tested for pesticides. This was part of a Canada-wide pilot project led by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency, and it’s given us new insight into the health of the Oldman River.
The OWC received an Emerald Legacy Award in June 2025 for our proven record of environmental excellence! From OWC’s formation in the early 2000s, to our role now as a source of trusted information and a place for collective action, read on for highlights from the last 20+ years.
