Initiatives
Adopt a Stormdrain
Help keep our neighbourhoods and Oldman River free of debris, healthy and clean. A City of Lethbridge initiative.
Gutter Buddy Program
A City of Lethbridge initiative that encourages residents to keep their stormdrains and gutters free of debris.
Free Water Testing Kits
A great idea for for people on well water, in first nations communities,
and schools.
Buffalo Rock Tipi Camp
Buffalo Rock Tipi Camp 's single-day programs offer a rich experience, with activities that include Smudge and prayer ceremonies, Blackfoot storytellers, Traditional First Nations Games, Guided nature hikes, Drum and Song Demonstration.
Publications
Greens, Browns and Water Policy Reform in Southern Alberta - 2011
By B. Timothy Heinmiller, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Brock University.
Geologic Nitrate in Groundwater in the Oldman River Watershed - 2014
By Joan Rodvang McNeil (LandWise Inc.) and Dr. Cathryn Ryan (Geoscience, University of Calgary).
Also see:
Schematic Figure
Map of Glacial Advance
Assessing Institutions for Aquatic Ecosystem Protection: A Case Study of the Oldman River Basin Alberta - 2008
PhD Thesis by Bryan Poirier
Southern Alberta’s Watersheds: An Overview - 2005
By Kim Lalonde, Bill Corbett, and Cheryl Bradley, Prairie Conservation Forum.
The most relevant section is 5.0 Human Uses of Water and Watersheds, which includes a section 5.3 Governance (p. 39).
Emerging Issues in Water Governance and Legislation in the Canadian Provinces and Territories - 2010
By Carey Hilla, Kathryn Furlong, Karen Bakker, and Alice Cohen.
The Abc’s of Environmental Jurisdiction - 2003
An Alberta guide to federal, provincial, and municipal responsibility.
Alberta's Wetlands: A Law and Policy Guide - 2002
This publication contains information on laws, policies, and regulatory processes that can affect Alberta's wetlands.
Albertans’ Values and Attitudes toward Recreation and Wilderness - 2015
A survey by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.
Water and Hydraulic Fracturing Report - 2015
By the Canadian Water Network.
Helping to Restore Alberta’s Bull Trout - 2022
By Trout Unlimited Canada.
Who Owns the Water? - 2012
By Jason Unger, Staff Counsel, Environmental Law Centre.
Articles
Water Conservation Throughout the Home - 2019
From Home Advisor
Southern Alberta could soon have Texas Weather - 2016
Alberta Farmer Express
A new view of the Lake Winnipeg watershed - 2016
Canadian Geographic
What's a Watershed? - 2024
From Alberta Water Portal
What is Drought? - 2014
From Alberta Water Portal
10 Things for new MLAs to know about Water Management in Alberta - 2015
From Alberta Water Portal
The Story of Hypoxia - 2019
A diagram of what happens when freshwater bodies are in a low state of oxygen by the GLERL.
