Oldman Watershed Council
@oldmanwatershed.bsky.social
Non-profit organization supporting the Oldman watershed and all its users in Southern Alberta, Canada.
We’re excited to share our latest blog celebrating Doug Kaupp, longtime OWC Chair and volunteer, and his recognition with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 35th Annual Emerald Awards.
Read the blog and hear from Doug about the award here: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Read the blog and hear from Doug about the award here: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Celebrating the 35th Annual Emerald Award Winners — Oldman Watershed Council
The Alberta Emerald Foundation showcases those who are working at the top of their game to address environmental challenges. In June 2026, the 35th Annual Emerald Awards recognized another round of ex...
oldmanwatershed.ca
August 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM
We’re excited to share our latest blog celebrating Doug Kaupp, longtime OWC Chair and volunteer, and his recognition with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 35th Annual Emerald Awards.
Read the blog and hear from Doug about the award here: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Read the blog and hear from Doug about the award here: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Water connects every part of the Oldman watershed.
In Part 3 of our Behind the Scenes at OWC series, CEO Shannon Frank looks at how work in the headwaters supports downstream communities across the basin.
Read Behind the Scenes at OWC: Part 3:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
In Part 3 of our Behind the Scenes at OWC series, CEO Shannon Frank looks at how work in the headwaters supports downstream communities across the basin.
Read Behind the Scenes at OWC: Part 3:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Behind the Scenes at OWC: Part 3 — Oldman Watershed Council
The Oldman watershed is a big place, and our staff of 11 work hard to have the biggest positive effect on as many places as possible. We sometimes focus our work on specific areas, begging the questio...
oldmanwatershed.ca
June 17, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Water connects every part of the Oldman watershed.
In Part 3 of our Behind the Scenes at OWC series, CEO Shannon Frank looks at how work in the headwaters supports downstream communities across the basin.
Read Behind the Scenes at OWC: Part 3:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
In Part 3 of our Behind the Scenes at OWC series, CEO Shannon Frank looks at how work in the headwaters supports downstream communities across the basin.
Read Behind the Scenes at OWC: Part 3:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Volunteers make watershed stewardship possible.
Join the Oldman Watershed Council for Lavern Pollinator Gardens on June 12 and/or 13, and help plant new pollinator habitat.
Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1990048014...
#Pollinators #BumbleBees #WatershedStewardship #SouthernAlberta
Join the Oldman Watershed Council for Lavern Pollinator Gardens on June 12 and/or 13, and help plant new pollinator habitat.
Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1990048014...
#Pollinators #BumbleBees #WatershedStewardship #SouthernAlberta
Lavern Pollinator Gardens
Come learn about our bumble bees, pollinator gardens, and native plants.
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June 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Volunteers make watershed stewardship possible.
Join the Oldman Watershed Council for Lavern Pollinator Gardens on June 12 and/or 13, and help plant new pollinator habitat.
Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1990048014...
#Pollinators #BumbleBees #WatershedStewardship #SouthernAlberta
Join the Oldman Watershed Council for Lavern Pollinator Gardens on June 12 and/or 13, and help plant new pollinator habitat.
Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1990048014...
#Pollinators #BumbleBees #WatershedStewardship #SouthernAlberta
Join OWC June 12 and/or 13 in the Lavern (Kainai Nation) area to help plant pollinator gardens that support native plants, bees, and other pollinators.
Free registration closes June 11.
Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/lavern-pol...
Free registration closes June 11.
Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/lavern-pol...
Lavern Pollinator Gardens
Come learn about our bumble bees, pollinator gardens, and native plants.
www.eventbrite.ca
May 29, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Join OWC June 12 and/or 13 in the Lavern (Kainai Nation) area to help plant pollinator gardens that support native plants, bees, and other pollinators.
Free registration closes June 11.
Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/lavern-pol...
Free registration closes June 11.
Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/lavern-pol...
Volunteer with OWC at Lavern Pollinator Gardens!
Join us Friday, June 12, for a hands-on volunteer day supporting pollinator habitat, native plants, biodiversity, and watershed health.
Registration is free.
Sign up here:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/1990048014...
Join us Friday, June 12, for a hands-on volunteer day supporting pollinator habitat, native plants, biodiversity, and watershed health.
Registration is free.
Sign up here:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/1990048014...
Lavern Pollinator Gardens
Come learn about our SAR bumble bees (gypsy cuckoo, suckley’s cuckoo, western and yellow banded), pollinator gardens, and native plants.
www.eventbrite.ca
May 28, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Volunteer with OWC at Lavern Pollinator Gardens!
Join us Friday, June 12, for a hands-on volunteer day supporting pollinator habitat, native plants, biodiversity, and watershed health.
Registration is free.
Sign up here:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/1990048014...
Join us Friday, June 12, for a hands-on volunteer day supporting pollinator habitat, native plants, biodiversity, and watershed health.
Registration is free.
Sign up here:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/1990048014...
Since 2014, restoration projects funded through Alberta’s Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program have generated an estimated $253 million per year in ecosystem services across Alberta.
Read all about it in our new blog:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Read all about it in our new blog:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Calculating the value of ecosystem services — Oldman Watershed Council
What is nature worth? It’s a question that’s impossible to answer. But we can put a price tag on the services provided by nature (think things like filtering water, reducing the effects of floods and ...
oldmanwatershed.ca
May 22, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Since 2014, restoration projects funded through Alberta’s Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program have generated an estimated $253 million per year in ecosystem services across Alberta.
Read all about it in our new blog:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Read all about it in our new blog:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Great news for aquatic invasive species prevention in Alberta.
The GoA is expanding its Conservation K-9 unit from one to three teams to help detect invasive mussels more quickly and protect Alberta’s lakes, rivers, and water infrastructure.
Learn more: www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
The GoA is expanding its Conservation K-9 unit from one to three teams to help detect invasive mussels more quickly and protect Alberta’s lakes, rivers, and water infrastructure.
Learn more: www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
Leading the way on aquatic invasive species
Alberta’s government is strengthening its defences against aquatic invasive species to protect lakes, rivers and critical water infrastructure.
www.alberta.ca
May 21, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Great news for aquatic invasive species prevention in Alberta.
The GoA is expanding its Conservation K-9 unit from one to three teams to help detect invasive mussels more quickly and protect Alberta’s lakes, rivers, and water infrastructure.
Learn more: www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
The GoA is expanding its Conservation K-9 unit from one to three teams to help detect invasive mussels more quickly and protect Alberta’s lakes, rivers, and water infrastructure.
Learn more: www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
Our new blog is up!
In Part 2 of Behind the Scenes at OWC, CEO Shannon Frank looks at OWC’s role as a neutral convener, why it matters, and how trusted information helps support dialogue and practical action for watershed health.
Read more:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
In Part 2 of Behind the Scenes at OWC, CEO Shannon Frank looks at OWC’s role as a neutral convener, why it matters, and how trusted information helps support dialogue and practical action for watershed health.
Read more:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Behind the Scenes at OWC: Part 2 — Oldman Watershed Council
Within a context of moderate political polarization and an increase of fake information online, the OWC bridges divides to bring people with many different perspectives together and build cooperative ...
oldmanwatershed.ca
May 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Our new blog is up!
In Part 2 of Behind the Scenes at OWC, CEO Shannon Frank looks at OWC’s role as a neutral convener, why it matters, and how trusted information helps support dialogue and practical action for watershed health.
Read more:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
In Part 2 of Behind the Scenes at OWC, CEO Shannon Frank looks at OWC’s role as a neutral convener, why it matters, and how trusted information helps support dialogue and practical action for watershed health.
Read more:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Please join us in welcoming our new Watershed Stewardship Assistant, Elijah Stempien!
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
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Welcome to Elijah — Oldman Watershed Council
Please welcome our new Watershed Stewardship Assistant, Elijah!
oldmanwatershed.ca
May 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Please join us in welcoming our new Watershed Stewardship Assistant, Elijah Stempien!
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Suzanne Simard is coming to Calgary with Wordfest to discuss her new book, When the Forest Breathes.
The 7 pm show is sold out, but a 1 pm show is available.
Sunday, May 3
Memorial Park Library
Tickets: $25
wordfest.com/2026/show/wo...
The 7 pm show is sold out, but a 1 pm show is available.
Sunday, May 3
Memorial Park Library
Tickets: $25
wordfest.com/2026/show/wo...
Wordfest presents Suzanne Simard - Wordfest
7PM SHOW SOLD OUT! Click here for the 1pm show.
wordfest.com
April 27, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Suzanne Simard is coming to Calgary with Wordfest to discuss her new book, When the Forest Breathes.
The 7 pm show is sold out, but a 1 pm show is available.
Sunday, May 3
Memorial Park Library
Tickets: $25
wordfest.com/2026/show/wo...
The 7 pm show is sold out, but a 1 pm show is available.
Sunday, May 3
Memorial Park Library
Tickets: $25
wordfest.com/2026/show/wo...
Pollinators are a bit of a thing around here, and we’re glad they are!🐝
Our new Bumble Bees FAQ answers some of the questions we hear most often.
You can read it here now: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2026/3/27/bumble-bees-faq
Our new Bumble Bees FAQ answers some of the questions we hear most often.
You can read it here now: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2026/3/27/bumble-bees-faq
Frequently Asked Questions about Bumble Bees — Oldman Watershed Council
Do bumble bees make honey? Do they die after stinging? What’s the difference between honey bees and bumble bees, anyway? Get the answers in this blog.
oldmanwatershed.ca
April 21, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Pollinators are a bit of a thing around here, and we’re glad they are!🐝
Our new Bumble Bees FAQ answers some of the questions we hear most often.
You can read it here now: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2026/3/27/bumble-bees-faq
Our new Bumble Bees FAQ answers some of the questions we hear most often.
You can read it here now: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2026/3/27/bumble-bees-faq
Tickets are now available for KEPA’s 12th Annual Summit, taking place June 3–5.
All are welcome. More information and ticket options at:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/12th-annua...
All are welcome. More information and ticket options at:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/12th-annua...
12th Annual KEPA Summit
3 days of inspiring presentations and networking with Blackfoot environmental leaders about Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) Cultural Keystone Species
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April 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Tickets are now available for KEPA’s 12th Annual Summit, taking place June 3–5.
All are welcome. More information and ticket options at:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/12th-annua...
All are welcome. More information and ticket options at:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/12th-annua...
Like a river with many tributaries that join to form a larger body of water, the Oldman Watershed Council is made up of many pieces, but what happens behind the scenes to make our award-winning work possible?
Find out the answers and read more here:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Find out the answers and read more here:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Behind the Scenes at OWC: Part 1 — Oldman Watershed Council
Like a river with many tributaries that join to form a larger body of water, the OWC is made up of many pieces. Maybe you’ve seen OWC planting willows or taking water samples from a creek, or spoken t...
oldmanwatershed.ca
April 14, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Like a river with many tributaries that join to form a larger body of water, the Oldman Watershed Council is made up of many pieces, but what happens behind the scenes to make our award-winning work possible?
Find out the answers and read more here:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Find out the answers and read more here:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
The newest instalment in our Agricultural Innovators series is up! In it, rancher Kelly Hall shares how stewardship, collaboration, and innovative approaches like shared ownership are helping build resilience in the Porcupine Hills.
Read more: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Read more: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
oldmanwatershed.ca
April 10, 2026 at 7:52 PM
The newest instalment in our Agricultural Innovators series is up! In it, rancher Kelly Hall shares how stewardship, collaboration, and innovative approaches like shared ownership are helping build resilience in the Porcupine Hills.
Read more: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Read more: oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Our new blog is up! In it, Rachel reflects on her time with the OWC.
Thank you for your work Rachel! We wish you all the best in your next chapter.
Read her farewell reflection:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Thank you for your work Rachel! We wish you all the best in your next chapter.
Read her farewell reflection:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Farewell, Rachel! — Oldman Watershed Council
Watershed Stewardship Assistant Rachel says goodbye for now to OWC. Check out a photo reflection of her restoration, monitoring, and education work across the watershed.
oldmanwatershed.ca
April 2, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Our new blog is up! In it, Rachel reflects on her time with the OWC.
Thank you for your work Rachel! We wish you all the best in your next chapter.
Read her farewell reflection:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Thank you for your work Rachel! We wish you all the best in your next chapter.
Read her farewell reflection:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Only a handful of spots remain for Bumble Beebeginners (Reprise) 🐝 on March 10th.
Our second session of this hands-on bumble bee ID workshop is almost full. Learn the basics and explore real specimens from our collection.
Register before it fills up:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983987683...
Our second session of this hands-on bumble bee ID workshop is almost full. Learn the basics and explore real specimens from our collection.
Register before it fills up:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983987683...
Bumble Beebeginners Reprise
A hands-on introduction to bumble bee identification
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March 6, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Only a handful of spots remain for Bumble Beebeginners (Reprise) 🐝 on March 10th.
Our second session of this hands-on bumble bee ID workshop is almost full. Learn the basics and explore real specimens from our collection.
Register before it fills up:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983987683...
Our second session of this hands-on bumble bee ID workshop is almost full. Learn the basics and explore real specimens from our collection.
Register before it fills up:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/1983987683...
RFP open for graphic designer to help create OWC's 2025–56 Annual Report.
We're looking to shake things up with a refreshed visual direction while maintaining the high standard set by previous reports.
Share this with the amazing designer in your network.
Link:
oldmanwatershed.ca/s/OWC_2025-2...
We're looking to shake things up with a refreshed visual direction while maintaining the high standard set by previous reports.
Share this with the amazing designer in your network.
Link:
oldmanwatershed.ca/s/OWC_2025-2...
March 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM
RFP open for graphic designer to help create OWC's 2025–56 Annual Report.
We're looking to shake things up with a refreshed visual direction while maintaining the high standard set by previous reports.
Share this with the amazing designer in your network.
Link:
oldmanwatershed.ca/s/OWC_2025-2...
We're looking to shake things up with a refreshed visual direction while maintaining the high standard set by previous reports.
Share this with the amazing designer in your network.
Link:
oldmanwatershed.ca/s/OWC_2025-2...
Are you amazing? We’re hiring! OWC is recruiting a Mitacs Summer Intern (University of Lethbridge student) to support our State of the Watershed assessment.
Applications accepted until March 13, 2026.
Apply by visiting: oldmanwatershed.ca/jobs
Applications accepted until March 13, 2026.
Apply by visiting: oldmanwatershed.ca/jobs
Jobs — Oldman Watershed Council
Work With Us
oldmanwatershed.ca
March 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Are you amazing? We’re hiring! OWC is recruiting a Mitacs Summer Intern (University of Lethbridge student) to support our State of the Watershed assessment.
Applications accepted until March 13, 2026.
Apply by visiting: oldmanwatershed.ca/jobs
Applications accepted until March 13, 2026.
Apply by visiting: oldmanwatershed.ca/jobs
Bumble Beebeginners filled up—so we added another session! 🐝
Join us for a free, hands-on intro to bumble bee ID using real specimens from our collection. Perfect for beginners and just in time for spring.
Register here:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/bumble-bee...
Join us for a free, hands-on intro to bumble bee ID using real specimens from our collection. Perfect for beginners and just in time for spring.
Register here:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/bumble-bee...
Bumble Beebeginners Reprise
A hands-on introduction to bumble bee identification
www.eventbrite.ca
February 25, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Bumble Beebeginners filled up—so we added another session! 🐝
Join us for a free, hands-on intro to bumble bee ID using real specimens from our collection. Perfect for beginners and just in time for spring.
Register here:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/bumble-bee...
Join us for a free, hands-on intro to bumble bee ID using real specimens from our collection. Perfect for beginners and just in time for spring.
Register here:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/bumble-bee...
Water risk is changing fast in Western Canadian agriculture.
Join this webinar to connect climate evidence with real-world decisions and policy. Wed, Mar 4, 10:00 a.m. MST (online). Register: luma.com/og1qple7
Join this webinar to connect climate evidence with real-world decisions and policy. Wed, Mar 4, 10:00 a.m. MST (online). Register: luma.com/og1qple7
From Evidence to Action: Agricultural Water Risk in Western Canada · Luma
Join our webinar on water risk management in western Canadian farming, with speakers Mathieu Lipari (Farm Management Canada) & David Sauchyn (University of…
luma.com
February 24, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Water risk is changing fast in Western Canadian agriculture.
Join this webinar to connect climate evidence with real-world decisions and policy. Wed, Mar 4, 10:00 a.m. MST (online). Register: luma.com/og1qple7
Join this webinar to connect climate evidence with real-world decisions and policy. Wed, Mar 4, 10:00 a.m. MST (online). Register: luma.com/og1qple7
Reposted by Oldman Watershed Council
The Oldman Watershed Council released an informative blog post analyzing the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program & how it benefits our province. Findings show that restoration projects funded through the WRRP are delivering hundreds of millions in annual benefits.
https://ow.ly/wCI850YkkQj
https://ow.ly/wCI850YkkQj
Restoration Work Delivers Significant Economic Benefits — Oldman Watershed Council
If you have been following the work of the OWC, you may have noticed that we invest significant time and effort in restoring Alberta’s landscapes with our many partners—planting willows on streambanks to reduce erosion, building beaver dam analogues, installing wattle fencing, removing invasive plan
ow.ly
February 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The Oldman Watershed Council released an informative blog post analyzing the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program & how it benefits our province. Findings show that restoration projects funded through the WRRP are delivering hundreds of millions in annual benefits.
https://ow.ly/wCI850YkkQj
https://ow.ly/wCI850YkkQj
Final days to apply: we are hiring at the Oldman Watershed Council and looking for (more) amazing people.
Current opportunities include:
• Development Manager (Fund Development)
• Administrative Assistant
View the postings and apply here: oldmanwatershed.ca/jobs
Current opportunities include:
• Development Manager (Fund Development)
• Administrative Assistant
View the postings and apply here: oldmanwatershed.ca/jobs
Jobs — Oldman Watershed Council
Work With Us
oldmanwatershed.ca
February 23, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Final days to apply: we are hiring at the Oldman Watershed Council and looking for (more) amazing people.
Current opportunities include:
• Development Manager (Fund Development)
• Administrative Assistant
View the postings and apply here: oldmanwatershed.ca/jobs
Current opportunities include:
• Development Manager (Fund Development)
• Administrative Assistant
View the postings and apply here: oldmanwatershed.ca/jobs
Our new blog is up! Grazing co-ops, drought resilience, and practical innovations at Waldron Ranch with Dr. Christy Goldhawk.
Read:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Read:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Agricultural Innovators: Grazing Co-operatives with Christy Goldhawk — Oldman Watershed Council
Dr. Christy Goldhawk, general manager of the Waldron Grazing Co-operative, shares how this unique collective approaches shared land and water stewardship.
oldmanwatershed.ca
February 23, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Our new blog is up! Grazing co-ops, drought resilience, and practical innovations at Waldron Ranch with Dr. Christy Goldhawk.
Read:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...
Read:
oldmanwatershed.ca/blog-posts/2...