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....

The Coulees Get Rid of The Old Boot - #SAWC2017

The Coulees Get Rid of The Old Boot - #SAWC2017

Can you imagine what kind of stuff can be pulled out of the coulees with just one garbage cleanup?  Citizens across Southern Alberta are rallying together this summer by committing to one small action (sometimes even big actions!).  Environment Lethbridge tells us what they found...

The Good, The Bad, and the Weedy

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?

Who Are OWC's New Board Members?

Who is the OWC? Of course, the answer is YOU! Members, volunteers, donors, sponsors, collaborators, staff - and Board. Our 2016 - 2017 AGM was held last week and we'd like to give you a few sparkling highlights and some background on our new Board members! Please share! 

BlueW Hits Lethbridge #SAWC17

BlueW Hits Lethbridge #SAWC17

Lethbridge has 8 Hydration Stations! This is part of their Southern Alberta Water Charter 2017 action to protecting water quality and health of the watershed! Find out more about these stations and the BlueW that you will see turning up in business windows across the City!

How an OWC AGM changed my life

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?

World Environment Day 2017: Are you ALL IN?

Canada is all in. That is what our Prime Minister tweeted today to celebrate World Environment Day. Show you’re ‘all in’ by donating, volunteering or making a change in your life. Show you're #WithNature by sharing your nature moment.

Swimming in Circles: A Primer on Whirling Disease

Swimming in Circles: A Primer on Whirling Disease

Have you noticed the fish behaving strangely lately? Swimming in erratic circles, turning an unhealthy black colour, or even displaying deformities and dying off in mass numbers? If you have, then you have seen the effects of whirling disease first hand. Learn how you can prevent it from spreading.

OWC and the Castle – Input based on Consensus

OWC and the Castle – Input based on Consensus

It has been a long process with a deep history... the Castle Parks discussion has been around for decades.  Now, we are moments away from a Final Management Plan.  Let's take a look at some of the steps that got us here and how OWC has been involved.

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 ...

Welcome Yvonne Barker to OWC staff!

Welcome Yvonne Barker to OWC staff!

It's been an exciting week at OWC - and the addition of our new staff member is a huge part of it! Let us introduce the fabulous Yvonne Barker - we are thrilled to have her on board! Read more about Yvonne here ... or just come on by the office and say hello!