Oldman Watershed Council

Read about OWC’s newest interactive program and discover where you can try
it out this summer!

Don’t let it loose! Why are goldfish bad for our local waterways, and how
can you help protect native biodiversity?

We have been hard at work planting willows all over the watershed! How has
all the riparian restoration work that OWC has been doing unfolded so far?
See photos!

Is there a future of flash flooding in store for the Oldman watershed?
There are many elements - both natural and human-made - that contribute to
flooding. Many of these are beyond our control as individuals, but the good
news is, there are things we can do to mitigate the impacts!

Please join us in welcoming our new Watershed Stewardship Assistants.
Shannon Hart and Conlan Donahue will be helping us implement our
restoration, stewardship, and education programs this year. We’re glad to
have them on our team!

On Friday, March 4, Alberta’s Minister of Energy, Sonya Savage, announced
coal exploration and mining is banned on the Eastern Slopes, through
ministerial order. While the 1976 Coal Policy is still in place, the
ministerial order adds another layer of restrictions on coal mining in the
province.

How will shrubs planted at Naapi’s Garden on Kainai Nation help restore the
prairie ecosystem and Blackfoot cultural practices? Find out!

Whew—that’s a wrap! OWC has had a fantastic fieldwork season this fall.
Read all about our successes and challenges from the warmth and comfort of
your home or office.

Wildfire is a natural and healthy part of the ecosystem, but we all must do
our part to make sure they stay safe and in control.

Part 2 of Randy’s First Impressions blog. Departing Outreach Assistant
Randy pens a letter to himself at the beginning of the summer.