Oldman Watershed Council
Fostering Stewardship Through The State of the ...

The OWC is launching a State of the Watershed assessment for the first time in 16 years! Learn what we’re doing differently for this critical project that supports planning and stewardship across the lands and waters of the region.

Fostering Stewardship Through The State of the Watershed
Oldman Watershed Council
Nature-based solutions in action

Nature-based solutions, as you might guess, use nature to solve a problem, usually by addressing an infrastructure or conservation need. Many OWC projects implement nature-based solutions in our watershed. But it’s also important to show how these sites have changed and how they help our communities.

Nature-based solutions in action
Oldman Watershed Council
Celebrating the 35th Annual Emerald Award ...

The Alberta Emerald Foundation showcases those who are working at the top of their game to address environmental challenges. In June 2026, the 35th Annual Emerald Awards recognized another round of excellent award recipients, which included some friends of OWC—read on to find out who!

Celebrating the 35th Annual Emerald Award Winners
Oldman Watershed Council
Behind the Scenes at OWC: Part 3

The Oldman watershed is a big place, and our staff of 12 work hard to have the biggest positive effect on as many places as possible. We sometimes focus our work on specific areas, begging the question: how does OWC make a tangible difference to the drinking water in communities many kilometres away?

Behind the Scenes at OWC: Part 3
Oldman Watershed Council
Calculating the value of ecosystem services

What is nature worth? It’s a question that’s impossible to answer. But we can put a price tag on the services provided by nature (think things like filtering water, reducing the effects of floods and droughts, providing wildlife habitat, and giving us humans spaces for recreation). Here’s how.

Calculating the value of ecosystem services

youth

Fostering Stewardship Through The State of the Watershed

Fostering Stewardship Through The State of the Watershed

The OWC is launching a State of the Watershed assessment for the first time in 16 years! Learn what we’re doing differently for this critical project that supports planning and stewardship across the lands and waters of the region.

Celebrating the 35th Annual Emerald Award Winners

Celebrating the 35th Annual Emerald Award Winners

The Alberta Emerald Foundation showcases those who are working at the top of their game to address environmental challenges. In June 2026, the 35th Annual Emerald Awards recognized another round of excellent award recipients, which included some friends of OWC—read on to find out who!

Magrath Nature Trail Student Project

Magrath Nature Trail Student Project

This guest blog is about the Magrath Nature Trail Project, which was created by grandfather-granddaughter duo Don and Hazel. They are focusing on ways to enhance the trail to benefit the Northern Leopard Frog, and Hazel is learning about environmental stewardship and the democratic process along the way!

'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….

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.

DONATE TODAY

Make a difference.

Become a Volunteer

Knowledge is power.

Discover & Learn