The Oldman River Watershed is located in the southwest corner of Southern Alberta. Its boundaries reach west along the border of British Columbia, north of High River, stretching east of Taber, and reaching across the 49^th parallel into the Montana, USA. The size of the watershed is approximately 25000 km²and covers high alpine landscapes, rolling foothills, lush native grasslands, and productive agricultural land. There is one city, Lethbridge, in the watershed, and several towns and hamlets that are home to approximately 200,000 people.

The OWC is striving to manage the watershed responsibly in the face of

a growing population and a vibrant economy. By partnering with stakeholders, we are working to plan for our watershed's future.

You can be a part of this important effort. Membership to the Council is free and available to individuals who live and work within the Oldman Watershed. To become a member, visit our membership page. If you would like to volunteer with us, contact our office at 403-382-4239 or send an email toinfo@oldmanbasin.org.

OWC RECENT EVENTS

Holding the Reins Update

The OWC's Rural Team pulled off yet another successful Holding the Reins!!!
On February 7, 128 people (record attendance!!) came together for the
Sixth Annual Holding the Reins at the Fort Macleod Community Hall.

The theme this year, "Watershed Stewardship: where are we headed?"
was chosen based on the fact that as water becomes scare in Southern
Alberta, it is important to think about the future when looking at issues
facing landowners and land managers. read more

Many thanks to our sponsors for your contributions to this event!

OWC NEWS

Job Posting for Planning Manager
The OWC is looking for a Planning Manager to
lead phase 4 of the Integrated Watershed
Management Plan. View full posting here

Do you have ideas to get people involved?
We've drafted an Action Plan to achieve our
first goal: "Improve the understanding and
strengthen the commitment of residents to
the health of the Oldman Watershed."
Take a look at it and let us know your thoughts
and if you have any actions to add to it by
April 15th.

This goal 1 action plan is part of the Integrated
Watershed Management Plan for the Oldman
watershed. We recently released Priorities for
the Oldman Watershed: Promoting action to
maintain and improve our watershed that outlines
8 goals to achieve over the next decade. Goal 1
is extremely important because people are the
key to the success of all the goals.

For more information visit the IWMP webpage
or contact Shannon at 403-382-4239 or
shannon@oldmanbasin.org.

Thank you very much for your input!

OWC 2012 Photo Calendar
Preview it by clicking on the link.

Available Now!

Cost: $15 for one calendar,
$10 each if you get 2 or more.

If you have any questions or would like to
submit an order, please email Bev.

Payment by cheque or cash.

8 Goals Outline Needed Action
to Improve the Watershed

Thank you for your feedback on the
8 goals we have set out. The draft has
been improved to reflect your input
and the name of the document is now
Priorities for the Oldman Watershed:
Promoting action to maintain and
improve our watershed.

The 8 goals outlined in it will set the
direction for the OWC over the next
decade and we are excited to tackle
new projects and forge new
partnerships!

We will keep you updated on our
progress and thank those who
volunteered to assist on
Action Teams.

View the final document here
- hard copies are available.