Planning & Policy

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Alberta WPACs Collaboration Initiative

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Alberta WPACs Collaboration Initiative

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.

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IWMP Goals & Planning

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IWMP Goals & Planning

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.

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Headwaters Action Plan

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Headwaters Action Plan

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.

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