Oldman Watershed Council
KEPA 2026: Keystone Species of Culture, ...

Come along with me to experience the Kainai Ecosystem Protection Association Summit! It was a whirlwind—but even in the moments where it felt like I managed to miss everything from an event I had helped plan, meaningful moments crept in, waiting for me to take a breath and feel them.

KEPA 2026: Keystone Species of Culture, Environment, and Community
Oldman Watershed Council
Six Ways OWC Supports Stewardship in our ...

Did you know watershed stewardship is happening RIGHT NOW in the Oldman watershed? From bees to bison and willows to wildflowers, here are six of the top ways the WLP helps keep our watershed an amazing place to call home. Be prepared—numbers 5 and 6 might BLOW YOUR MIND!

Six Ways OWC Supports Stewardship in our Watershed
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

2020 Summer Forecast

2020 Summer Forecast

Now that we are officially into summer, you may be wondering what kind of summer 2020 has in store for us. Will there be wildfires causing thick, smoky air, making it difficult to spend time enjoying nature? Will farmers have a good crop, bringing economic stability to our region? Will there be water restrictions? Floods?

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!

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