Oldman Watershed Council

Part 2 of our 3-part restoration blog series. Rough and loose may look
messy and shocking, but we promise there is method to the seeming madness!

There is significant interest in establishing coal mining operations
throughout the eastern slopes of Alberta—the areas residing within the
Oldman watershed are no exception. Currently, there are at least four
companies exploring potential mining operations in the region.

Part 1 of a restoration blog series. We outline the behind-the-scenes work
that goes into a restoration project before the first shovel (or willow)
touches the ground.

We’ve summarized a recent paper about global freshwater biodiversity loss,
and added commentary on relevant freshwater policies and regulations in
Alberta.

Now that we are officially into summer, you may be wondering what kind of
summer 2020 has in store for us. Will there be wildfires causing thick,
smoky air, making it difficult to spend time enjoying nature? Will farmers
have a good crop, bringing economic stability to our region? Will there be
water restrictions? Floods?

As we venture out into the wild after our COVID-induced isolation, the
principles of Leave No Trace can help keep our families, communities, and
watershed healthy.

We have compiled a list of educational resources - including websites,
games, livecams, lesson plans, videos, and more - to help keep the learning
flowing in 2020!

Lethbridge County hosted the annual Sustainable Agriculture Tour on
September 24 for nearly 120 citizens and students looking to learn more
about sustainable production practices some producers are using throughout
the County.

Local students won cash prizes for themselves and their schools for being
finalists in the Caring for our Watersheds contest - way to go!

The “Saskatchewan Sisters,” Sydney and Rebekkah, look back and reflect on
their summer working as Outreach Assistants in the Oldman watershed.