The Season for Stewardship!

The Season for Stewardship!

Thanks to our generous supporters, the OWC is able to provide 50/50 cost-share support to fund small stewardship projects and educational events, to producers and watershed groups throughout the Oldman watershed each year! Check out the projects our WLP Team has chosen to support his year, some WLP program highlights and the events OWC (through the WLP program) will be out attending this summer!

Draft Land Use Plans Will Improve Watershed Health

Draft Land Use Plans Will Improve Watershed Health

The 2 draft Government of Alberta plans are a turning point, a real watershed moment if you will, to halt declining environmental health of the headwaters, and even restore it through reclamation.

Well Water Perceived as Safe

Well Water Perceived as Safe

Overall, the study found that most well owners feel they are not susceptible to well contamination issues because they have not had any health concerns that they linked to their well water quality. Perceived susceptibility is critical, because it helps indicate how motivated people would be to test and/or treat their well.

Well Water: Risky or Safe?

Well Water: Risky or Safe?

University of Calgary PhD student, Abraham Munene, was interested in finding out what makes people think their water is safe or risky. In 2017 he set out to survey and interview well owners across Alberta to understand these perceptions, as part of his PhD research.
 

Protecting What We Love

Protecting What We Love

The eastern slopes should be a place for OHV users, campers, anglers, hunters, hikers and everyone in between. But in order for that to happen, activities need to be supported accordingly. Under the current framework that simply isn’t possible. The draft plans released March 27, 2018 offer a path forward.

Water Builds Community

Water Builds Community

“The Oldman Watershed Council allows everyone to have a voice and tell their story,” was Kyle Gouw’s answer as to why they chose to donate to the Oldman Watershed Council. “Everyone has a story about water. Water is not one person’s responsibility; it is everyone’s responsibility. Water ties us together. Water builds community.”

Meet Jordan Row - ‘Caring For Our Watersheds’ Volunteer

Meet Jordan Row - ‘Caring For Our Watersheds’ Volunteer

Meet Jordan, OWC’s shiny new volunteer, who will tell you all about how you can get a FREE curriculum-based watershed presentation for grades 7-12 as well as a chance to get $$ for your school - but hurry; this is a limited-time offer that ends soon!

Tis the season for charitable giving?

Tis the season for charitable giving?

There are twelve days left to give the best gift this year.  Wait…you say, Christmas is in five days.  No, you have twelve days, until 11:59 P.M. on December 31, left to make a charitable gift and enjoy the benefits of that gift.  In a season dedicated to consumerism, and giving the best gift possible, giving to charities and those who need it is often overlooked.

2017: Our Year In Review

2017: Our Year In Review

We're all wrapping up major projects and winding down for Christmas - it's a good time to think about all the incredible things that have happened in the Oldman watershed, and at OWC, in 2017. We've put together some highlights for you, with lots of links to 2017's best photos, videos, maps and key events. It's our year in review - and our way of saying thank you to everyone who calls the Oldman watershed home. Merry Christmas, everyone!

OWC Out On The Land

OWC Out On The Land

You may not even be aware of what it takes to be a good steward of the land if you didn't grow up on a farm or ranch - but most folks these days are taking a keen interest in where their food comes from, and keeping water quality healthy. This new blogpost talks about OWC's work on the land - interesting for everybody who lives, works, recreates and invests in Southern Alberta!

OWC Rallies for Oldman Watershed Through GivingTuesday!

OWC Rallies for Oldman Watershed Through GivingTuesday!

Oldman Watershed Council launches GivingTuesday movement in support of Oldman watershed restoration efforts. GivingTuesday is “the opening day of the giving season”. Giving is a lifelong commitment, and a giving day is a special celebration, a reminder to all of us to think of others and our communities as well as ourselves. GivingTuesday is more than a moment, it’s a movement.

2017 Restoration Narration

2017 Restoration Narration

Every good field day begins with coffee and tasty pastries, and ends with the feeling that you're saving the world. Enjoy this creative piece about our October 2017 Restoration Event. Huge thanks to our volunteers, partners, and funders - this is dedicated to you!

HEMP HELPS PREVENT FLOODS

HEMP HELPS PREVENT FLOODS

Southern Alberta relies on intensive agriculture and livestock production. When you drive through the countryside, what do you see? Lots of people want to know that their food is safe - but how much attention do we pay to what happens on our fields? There is real innovation happening in the Oldman watershed - and here's a story about hemp use and a special kind of recycling - another #SAWC17 project!

#SAWC17 MEDIA RELEASE

#SAWC17 MEDIA RELEASE

Here is the media release for the Southern Alberta Water Charter Closing Ceremony on Friday November 17th. It is a FREE event and all are welcome, but please register so we can plan for your participation (and lunch!). Is your area getting an award?

Southern Alberta - Are We "Smart Enough"?!

Southern Alberta - Are We "Smart Enough"?!

Lethbridge is set to grow in population - so is the rest of Southern Alberta. Can we be smart about it? Guest blogger Ryan Carriere, Parks Planning Manager of the City of Lethbridge - Infrastructure Services ponders the question, and the OWC offers some insight as well. Alberta is projected to add close to 1.8 million residents over the next 25 years, reaching 6 million by 2041. Now, more than ever before, we must bring watershed vocabulary into our thoughts and actions.