Friends of the Blindman is hosting an information session and public meeting regarding water use for hydraulic fracturing. While we will be focusing on the Blindman River and its tributaries, these conversations are crucial for all Albertans. Agenda 6:30-6:40 p.m. Introduction 6:40-6:55 p.m. Hydraulic Fracturing Operations 6:55-7:10 p.m. Current State of Water Use/Regulations 7:10-7:25 p.m. […]

We are excited to bring back our annual Love the Lake Family Fun Day! This event will take place on August 12, from 10:00am-3:00pm, at the Pigeon Lake Provincial Park Day Use Area. This event will give the community an opportunity to enjoy some time at the lake, while learning about PLWA and the other […]

Registration is open for the Congress. The International Water Association World Water Congress & Exhibition, "Shaping Our Water Future",  is the global event for water professionals covering the full water cycle. As the Congress rotates through cities and countries each event has an extra emphasis on issues of specific interest to the region. The Congress […]

Join the Battle River Watershed Alliance and County of Vermilion River for an afternoon of fun and family friendly wetland-themed activities, including pond dipping, a scavenger hunt, and more! Join us for Bug Dipping, Wetland Scavenger Hunt, Games and other activities and Free Hot Dogs

The Eastern Irrigation District (EID) is providing two guided Bassano Dam Tours. When: Saturday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m and 1:00 p.m. sharp. How to register: Call the EID Office at 403-362-1400 starting Monday, July 15th.  The tour provides an opportunity to observe and learn the importance this 110-year old structure plays in the agricultural […]

The Eastern Irrigation District (EID) is providing two guided Bassano Dam Tours. When: Saturday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m and 1:00 p.m. sharp. How to register: Call the EID Office at 403-362-1400 starting Monday, July 15th.  The tour provides an opportunity to observe and learn the importance this 110-year old structure plays in the agricultural […]

Location: Waterton Reservoir and Cottonwood Creek Difficulty: 5 km, Easy+.  (Though we will not be hiking far or gaining significant elevation, the travel will be off trail and require fording a creek) Cost: By donation Join wetland ecologist Kirby England (a.k.a. the beaver guy) and cottonwood biologist Cheryl Bradley, both advocates for healthy rivers and […]

World Water Week 2024 is centered on water cooperation, for peace and security in its broadest sense. The theme, Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future, asks us to recognize the regional and global interconnectivity of communities and nations, and underscores the collaborative effort needed to achieve a peaceful and sustainable future.

The Waiparous Creek watershed is critical habitat for Bull Trout and Westslope Cutthroat Trout and both of these populations are listed as "threatened" under the federal Species at Risk Act. As part of TUC's ongoing efforts to recover these fishes, we are working towards habitat improvements in the Waiparous Creek watershed. These efforts are aimed […]

The next Quarterly Educational and Networking Forum will be Wednesday September 11 at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Heritage Hall. Presentations include: Richard Phillips, Bow River Irrigation District: Overview of the irrigation season in the Bow and Oldman Irrigation Districts Claire Jackson, WaterSMART Solutions: Roadmap for Strategic Water Management in the South Saskatchewan River Basin Harris Switzman, Calgary Airport […]

Formerly called the Red Deer River Cleanup and Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, these annual spring and fall initiatives are now united under one name. Both the spring and fall River Valley Cleanups draw volunteers from across the city to join together to keep the Red Deer River, tributary creeks, and surrounding green spaces litter-free. Check […]

Early-bird registration open until August 18th. What: This year the Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS) brings our annual workshop to Hinton! In partnership with the Athabasca Watershed Council (AWC), this event also celebrates 15 years of the AWC. Presentations on our agenda include subjects such as alpine lakes, fisheries, geospatial tools, and more! A draft […]