recreation

Signs of the Times

Signs of the Times

Whatever our preferred form of recreation, it's up to everyone to Know Before You Go. Keep an eye out for these signs - please respect and obey them, so that we can keep our backcountry beautiful and healthy!

Swedish watershed wisdom

Swedish watershed wisdom

If you’re trying to change the world, it’s important to start local and talk to people! OWC has been working hard to reduce impacts in the headwaters; we’d like to share 3 of our lessons learned for where to begin. (Including some very helpful Swedish vocabulary!) This is a summary of the presentation given at the Speaker Series at Beauvais Lake Provincial Park....

What is With the Development in the Castle Parks?

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 ...

Pole Haven – What happened? And what happens now?

Pole Haven –  What happened? And what happens now?

By now, plenty of people have heard about the "Pole Haven Incident".  And if you haven't, you almost surely have heard talk of "closing down the backcountry" or  that "nothing is being done about protecting our drinking water".  Here's what OWC is doing ... 

Say Hi to the New Guy!

Say Hi to the New Guy!

Our Engaging Recreationists project is ramping up! Last year, we had 2 Outreach Assistants in the backcountry, piloting our outreach project. This year, we are doubling that capacity and have hired the first of 4 Outreach Assistants (OAs) who will be helping with restoration work and education in the backcountry. Led by Education Manager Sofie Forsstrom, the project is set to take off soon and we will announce the other OAs as they come aboard ...

Get out into the backcountry & help restore trails!

Get out into the backcountry & help restore trails!

Want to spend a day among friends helping restore flood-damaged trails in the beautiful backcountry?  Then read on! There are several opportunities coming up at various location in the watershed ...

THE FISH THAT GOT AWAY!

THE FISH THAT GOT AWAY!

Guest Blogger Jordan Pinkster shares his story on "The OneThat Got Away!", delving deep into some of the current issues that face us all  in headwaters (and habitat) protection. An angler's point of view, Jordan's exquisite writing style delves into stewardship projects, penalties, poaching .... 

Recreation or Wreckreation?

Recreation or Wreckreation?

It was standing-room only at the recent Southern Alberta Council for Public Affairs (SACPA) talk on Thursday, November 19th. It's a municipal and headwaters look at OHV use and the recommendations that surround this hot topic ...