Our Watershed Legacy Program (WLP) provides the tools necessary for watershed stewardship groups (WSGs) and landowner cooperatives to take steps toward sustainable land management. By coordinating efforts throughout the basin, the WLP aims to conserve and enhance our natural resources and the rural way of life. The Watershed Legacy Program provides the resources for landowners to continue the tradition of stewardship.
OWC is one of 11 Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils Of Alberta (WPACs) in Alberta. WPACs meet regularly to learn from each other and to maintain a strong voice for Alberta. Together we shape the role and future of WPACs as leaders in watershed management, stakeholder engagement, and environmental education. In 2022, the OWC started the Alberta WPACs Collaboration Initiative. The initiative strengthens relationships between WPACs, allow for mutual support, and assist us in addressing province-wide topics of mutual interest.
The Oldman Integrated Watershed Management Plan (IWMP) is a collaborative effort of the entire watershed community. It is informed by scientific research and achieved through stakeholder-led, action-oriented goals. The IWMP includes 8 goals based on the State of the Watershed Report, surveys, interviews, online questionnaires, and watershed risk assessments that were undertaken in an extensive stakeholder consultation process. Simply put, the IWMP is based on you, and your vision for the future of our watershed.
