Taber Irrigation District - #SAWC17

Taber Irrigation District - #SAWC17

Big backhoes out in the countryside? Can only mean bad news for the watershed, right? The Southern Alberta Water Charter (#SAWC17) showcases works great and small - some of them as big as a backhoe. Sometimes big projects require big machines. Taber Irrigation doesn't have just one but three big projects lined up as their contribution to the Southern Alberta Water Charter!  Find out what's going on ...

Back to School 2017

Back to School 2017

Teachers, students, educators, parents and inquiring minds: We've got numerous educational resources to help you learn, teach, and explore the Oldman watershed. Make it easy to put together lesson plans, help with homework, and create engaging presentations. Check them out!

Enough for Everyone.

Enough for Everyone.

There are so many things we are thankful for. We are truly blessed in Southern Alberta! This Thanksgiving, we reflect on the critical life support system that the Oldman watershed provides.  At OWC, we're thankful for the opportunity to help protect what makes life in Southern Alberta possible. This is a call for willing hearts and hands! Can you help?

Backyard Wilderness - #SAWC17

Backyard Wilderness - #SAWC17

What has the Backyard Wilderness project been up to?  Here's a brief update on this #SAWC17 participant's current findings and future plans with her ongoing research project touching on urban wildlife. CLOSING CEREMONY: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17th at Lethbridge City Hall!

Fun at the GALT This Summer!

Fun at the GALT This Summer!

Kids are the future managers of the watershed and OWC was proud to host 2 kids events this summer, in partnership with the Galt Museum & Archives and sponsored by ATCO. Together we inspired over 200 kids and parents to #loveyourwatershed!

WATER KEEPERS ON THE BLOOD RESERVE - #SAWC17

WATER KEEPERS ON THE BLOOD RESERVE - #SAWC17

When we think of agriculture in Southern Alberta, perhaps huge farms out east come to mind with sophisticated irrigation pivots and loads of potatoes or corn. Here's what two dedicated watershed stewards are doing on the Blood Reserve to rehabilitate some of their agricultural land. William Singer III and Lori Brave Rock are signatories of the Southern Alberta Water Charter #SAWC17. The closing ceremony is coming up on November 17th - who will be getting completion awards?

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!

Staking Out the Backcountry

Staking Out the Backcountry

You've loaded the trailer, driven to your favourite backcountry hideaway... only to find it's been "staked" out with willows and fence posts! What is going on? Find out how YOU can help keep our rivers healthy, just by letting these areas recover.

Beyond a Shadow of a Drought...

Beyond a Shadow of a Drought...

Southern Alberta is no stranger to drought, but dry conditions mean we have to be extra careful when it comes to our activities. What's the deal with the fire bans? Why are anglers being asked to restrict their activities? Will Lethbridge face water usage limits? Read all about this and more!

Bioindicators: No Backbone Required

Bioindicators: No Backbone Required

Creepy crawlies in your lakes and rivers!!! What can they tell us about water quality? Are they dangerous? How can I learn more? Our Outreach Assistants answer these questions plus more in this blog, all about BMIs - the "backbone" of our aquatic ecosystems!

A Week In the Life of the OAs

A Week In the Life of the OAs

Every week, our fearless Outreach Assistants don their superhero capes (well, OWC vests), load into the OWC-mobiles (work trucks), and head out into the backcountry to talk to campers and recreationists about the Oldman watershed. They've got their boots on the ground, with an ear for listening, and aren't afraid to get hands-on with weeds. Get an inside view into just what these dedicated folks get up to each week.

OWC Goes to the Museum

OWC Goes to the Museum

Looking for family-friendly programs this summer? Catch OWC at Galt Museum not once, not twice, but three times for some fun and educational activities - all about the watershed we call home!