Water is an integral part of Canadian culture and identity. This Canada Day, we've compiled a list of 10 things to celebrate about our water heritage. So grab your favourite cold beverage, get comfortable, and enjoy!
The Good, The Bad, and the Weedy
Please help OWC fight the aliens. There are opportunities to get out on the land all summer! Did you know that there are some plants that can devastate our water security in Alberta? Read on to understand the threat that these invaders pose to our drinking water and to learn more about what is being done, and what you can do to help!
Who Are OWC's New Board Members?
BlueW Hits Lethbridge #SAWC17
How an OWC AGM changed my life
My first AGM opened my eyes. Wide.
Growing up in Northwestern Ontario I assumed all of Canada had plenty of water. Lakes galore. Not so. Southern Alberta's lakes are mostly reservoirs and it is dry. Might not rain for days or even weeks. I had no idea.
Canada has a desert? Who knew? How do people survive without camps on lakes? Saunas and fish smokers? Where had I moved to? What time's the next bus?
World Environment Day 2017: Are you ALL IN?
Celebrate Environment Week June 4-11
Swimming in Circles: A Primer on Whirling Disease
One for the Books - May Long 2017
OWC and the Castle – Input based on Consensus
U of L Students #SAWC2017
2017 Outreach Assistants: Reuben Middel
2017 Outreach Assistants: Francisco Samayoa
2017 Outreach Assistant: Nata de Leeuw
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 ...
Welcome Yvonne Barker to OWC staff!
Bees, Native Trees & Seeds, If You Please!
The real price of runoff
Humans are ingenious. We can filter almost anything. Even human waste can become safe, clean water when we’re forced to be innovative, like at the International Space Station where urine and grey water becomes a critical source for drinking water. The problem is what price tag are we willing - and able - to pay?
Weeds in southwest Alberta: new research findings
Dr Sonia Graham from Australia has submitted a guest article about a study in southern Alberta. Ranchers, private companies, government organisations and non-government organisations (NGOs) were interviewed as part of a social research project titled “Collective Weed Management in Canada”. Read more about this weedy subject ...
The Oldman Wants You!
The OWC is looking for new Board of Directors! If you have a passion for watershed health and an inkling to volunteer and help out, you should have a look at this opportunity! Check out the Sectors and Member at Large seats that are currently open for nominations! Please make sure to read the Board Job Description to fully understand the commitments expected of you as an OWC Board member!
