Healthy grasslands, wetlands, and shorelines are critical to maintain water security and a resilient watershed that is able to withstand floods and droughts. The OWC implements natural infrastructure projects to restore these important areas that improve water quality and support pollinators and native plant species. The OWC also funds sustainable land management projects through our Watershed Legacy Program to improve the health of our watershed.
Our Integrated Watershed Management Plan is a collaborative effort of the entire watershed community. It is informed by scientific research and achieved through stakeholder-led, action-oriented goals. The eight goals in the IWMP were developed based on the State of the Watershed report, surveys, interviews, in-person workshops, and watershed risk assessments from an extensive stakeholder consultation process. Simply put, the IWMP is based on you, and your vision for the future of our watershed.
The headwaters of the Oldman River watershed run east from the Rocky Mountains of southwest Alberta to join the South Saskatchewan River and eventually, Hudson Bay. They provide 90% of the water that feeds our streams, lakes, and groundwater! The Headwaters Action Plan is the community’s plan to maintain and protect the integrity of the Oldman headwaters and source waters through collaborative stewardship work that will address key issues to headwater health over time.
