Our new blog is up! In it, we take a look at changes proposed to the Water Act in Bill 7. "On Oct. 30, 2025, the Alberta legislature introduced Bill 7: Water Amendment Act, which would make several changes to the Water Act around water use...." oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...

Our newest blog is up! In it, we look at the current water situation. "...it’s once again time to take a look at how the Oldman watershed fared over the summer, and what we might expect in the upcoming snowy months...." Read on: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...

Our Nov 1 AWE event is full—but there’s still time to join us on October 28. Spend the day outdoors helping to plant willows, learn about pollinator science and Indigenous knowledge, and take meaningful action for the Oldman watershed at this free event. www.eventbrite.ca/e/1802720137...

Our newest blog is up! "Right in the middle of May’s first summer heat, we drove to Ninna Piiksii’s house on Kainai Nation... ...This is what he told us, in his own words:" Read here: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2025/8/28/belly-river-ninna-piiksii-interview

Join us Nov 1 near Parkland for a full-day Authentic Watershed Experience. Plant native trees, learn from Indigenous speakers, and connect with producers working for a healthier watershed. Space limited—register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/authentic-...

Join us Oct 28 for a full-day Authentic Watershed Experience at Mount Sentinel Ranch. Help plant willows, learn about pollinators and Indigenous knowledge, and take action for the Oldman watershed. Space limited—register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/authentic-...

Have you been thinking about joining us for a day of skill building, socializing, making the watershed a better place? Jump on it—only 3 spots left! Sign up here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/authentic-...

See what watershed stewardship looks like on the ground. Join us Oct. 15 for the Authentic Watershed Experience (AWE)—a free full-day outdoor workshop with restoration, pollinator science, Indigenous knowledge, and ag perspectives. Half the spots are filled: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1748330647...

Join us Oct. 8 in Bow Island for Innovation on the Range, featuring virtual fencing, drones, and precision ranching tools that protect riparian areas. OWC will share funding and restoration opportunities for landowners and ranchers. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/innovation...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep a watershed healthy? Join us Oct. 15 for the Authentic Watershed Experience (AWE)—a free full-day workshop with hands-on restoration, pollinator science, Indigenous knowledge, and ag perspectives. Space limited to 20! www.eventbrite.ca/e/authentic-...

Our new blog is up! What does it really take to keep a watershed healthy? Find out and get inspired with a behind-the-scenes look at our upcoming watershed stewardship events this fall. Read on: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...

Join the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance on Oct 1, 12–1 PM MT for Watershed Webinar: Freshwater Conservation in Canada. Hear Silvia D’Amelio on the challenges and solutions for our rivers and fish. Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/nswa-water...

Our new blog is up! Please join us in welcoming our new Watershed Assessment Program Manager, Lauren Thompson! Get to know her here: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...

Before the queens hibernate, join us in Claresholm Sept 26 for a Fall Bumble Bee Training Evening! 🐝 Learn bee ID, practice using iNaturalist, and contribute to conservation science. Register by Sept 23: www.eventbrite.ca/e/fall-bumbl...

How could nuclear energy affect our watershed? We take a look in our new blog: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...

The Oldman Watershed Council is gathering input to better understand how people experience drought and how we can work together on solutions that build resilience. Your voice matters. Please take a few minutes to share your perspective through our drought survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Our new blog is up! In it, we have a look at pesticide monitoring in our watershed. www.oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2025/9/2/pesticide-pilot-program

This is a reminder to apply for the 2025 Springboard Grant! The application portal closes September 5. This grant offers up to $10,000. albertaecotrust.com/grants/sprin... Photo credit: 2024 Springboard Grantee @oldmanwatershed.bsky.social

Are you amazing? We’re hiring! The Oldman Watershed Council is seeking a Development Manager to lead grant management and donor relations while protecting rivers and communities in southern Alberta. Apply by Aug 24: oldmanwatershed.ca/jobs

An article about our recent Emerald Award win: lethbridgenewsnow.com/2025/08/13/o...

Are you amazing? We're hiring! Our team is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Development Manager to help shape OWC’s grant management and donor relations. Is this you? Applications will be accepted until Sunday, August 24, 2025. oldmanwatershed.ca/jobs

Our new blog is up! While you may have heard we were awarded an Alberta Emerald Foundation award this year (which is amazing!), and we are really proud of that, we are also really proud of the work that we have been doing for over two decades to earn the award. oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...

Our new blog is up! We are excited to welcome Sarah to the team as OWC's new Writer & Content Specialist. Please join us in welcoming her! Read Sarah's welcome blog: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2025/07/31/welcome-to-sarah

"Southern Alberta has enjoyed plenty of rain in the past few weeks. But while that rain has been a boon to many, drought conditions persist." This video interview provides a look at the current drought conditions and features OWC's Executive Director, Shannon Frank. www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/vide...

Our newest blog is up! In it, we take a dive into everything bees in southern Alberta! Recommended reading! 🐝 Check it out now: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...

Our newest blog is up! Please join us in welcoming our new Watershed Stewardship Assistant, Chantel! Read more: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2025/6/12/welcome-to-chantel

The OWC Bee Bioblitz is coming up this Saturday, July 5, from 9:00-1:00. Everyone is welcome to this great event celebrating our pollinator friends! Nets, gear, and some snacks will be provided. Please bring your own water, wear good shoes, a hat, and sunscreen! www.eventbrite.ca/e/owc-bee-bi...

Are you amazing? The Oldman Watershed Council is hiring a Watershed Assessment Program Manager! Applications are open now and close July 20, 2025. For complete details and how to apply, visit our website: oldmanwatershed.ca/jobs We look forward to hearing from you! #environment #jobs #watershed

The OWC is a featured in the Calgary Foundation's excellent Spur magazine this month (and mentioned in two other stories). Read our article (starting on page 24) and check out the rest of the great material here: calgaryfoundation.org/publications...

Our newest blog is up! In this third entry in our series about Natural Infrastructure, our Restoration Manager provides insights on the restoration work that OWC is investing in and how you can be part of that. oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...

Join us for OWC’s 21st Annual General Meeting Our AGM is almost here! Join us on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. at the Bunka Centre at Nikka Yuko Gardens in Lethbridge, or attend virtually via Zoom. www.eventbrite.ca/e/owc-2025-a...

We are so proud and humbled to have received the Alberta Emerald Foundation award last night in the Community/Non-profit category!

A few weeks ago, we said "farewell" to an amazing OWC staff member, Maria. In her last OWC blog, she reflects on her time with us! oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...

Our newest blog is up—it's the spring forecast! Get the whole update here: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...

Are you amazing? Do you love being outdoors? We are hiring! We are looking for a new Watershed Stewardship Assistant—details in the job posting on our website. Submit your application by April 9, 2025. To apply, visit: oldmanwatershed.ca/jobs

West Fraser Cochrane has completed the draft Forest Management Plan, which includes part of the headwaters of the Oldman watershed. They are seeking input on the tree harvest sequence and targets for meeting enviro and societal objectives. More info: www.westfraser.com/sustainabili...

Are you a food producer or involved in food production? We invite you to join us for our final roundtable events. Lethbridge: www.eventbrite.ca/e/food-produ... Claresholm: www.eventbrite.ca/e/food-produ...

Most of us know that bees are essential in making sure plants are pollinated and food grows—but what happens to them in the winter? Do they get a break in the fall? What the difference between a honeybee and a fall queen? Read our newest blog and find out! oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...

Wake up babe, the new OWC blog answering the most-asked questions about coal mining in southern Alberta just dropped. Read it now: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...

"Shannon Frank, executive director of the Oldman Watershed Council, was a participant during the engagement. She said hundreds of irrigators attended open houses ... to send a "clear message" they did not want anything happening to their water allocation." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

"Alberta’s government is providing a $3.8-million grant to the Alberta Geological Survey to complete a three-year study mapping the quality, quantity and location of groundwater across southern Alberta." www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...

Our new blog, the first in a series about natural infrastructure, is up! Read it here: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...