Updates from the MRWCC

Job Opportunity

The MRWCC and Cows and Fish are co-delivering a new project called Big Stewardship for Little Fish. We are seeking an individual to join our team to work with local landowners, municipalities, and other stakeholders to achieve success of the project. Day-to-day duties of the Riparian Stewardship Coordinator will be administered by the MRWCC. Working…

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Community Appreciation Forum

Community Appreciation Forum

March 28, 2024    
2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
We will share success stories of local stewards within the Milk River watershed and present awards!

River Conditions Update

Diversion Start Date

Releases from Lake Sherburne and diversions to the St. Mary Canal are expected to start for the year on March 25, 2024. As in the past, St. Mary Canal diversions will start near 100 cfs and ramp up as ice is cleared from infrastructure. It was noted at the February 15th International Joint Commission –…

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Hello Everyone, We received notice from the Bureau of Reclamation that releases from Lake Sherburne and diversions to the St. Mary Canal are being initiated for the season. Forecasted snowfall may delay the startup. An update will be provided if operations are delayed.On Monday, March 25, 2024:Increase release from Lake Sherburne to 50 cfsIncrease diversion to the St. Mary Canal to 50 cfsFurther increases are anticipated when snow and ice is clear from the canal for safe operation. ... See MoreSee Less
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ITS WORLD WATER DAY! Join us TODAY at NOON for our diverse group of speakers for a conversation on #leveragingwaterforpeace 💧 Help celebrate #WorldWaterDay with Alberta’s Watershed Planning & Advisory Councils!Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/world-water-day-with-albertas-wpacs-tickets-827699931777?utm-campaign=social&... ... See MoreSee Less
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đź“… Save the Date: July 16th-18th, 2024Get ready for a great year at the Southern Alberta Youth Range Days! This interactive multi-day camp is the perfect opportunity for youth aged 13-18 to dive into the world of rangelands, watersheds, wildlife, and natural resource management.This year, we're heading to Etzikom for hands-on experiences that will broaden your understanding of the natural world. Prepare for in-field activities, wildlife surveys paleontology, discovering the secret world of bats, exploring rangeland management, and much more!Don't miss out on a chance to connect with nature, make new friends, and gain valuable knowledge that could shape your future.Want to know more? Reach out to us at youthrangedays@gmail.com or follow our Facebook page: Southern Alberta Youth Range Days. ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet one of our #WorldWaterDay webinar speakers, Oliver Brandes. Join us to hear his presentation: Towards Watershed Security - Understanding the Potential and Power of Watershed Governance. Afterwards, he will join our two other speakers as they discuss their perspectives on how we can #LeverageWaterForPeace. Register at at the link below to join the conversation with Alberta's Watershed Planning & Advisory Councils. You'll also see the premiere of the new Watershed Animated video series!đź’§More on Oliver - Oliver Brandes is an economist and lawyer by training and a trans-disciplinarian by design. He serves as Co-Director of the POLIS Project on Ecological Governance, based at the University of Victoria's Centre for Global Studies (CFGS), where he leads the award-winning POLIS Water Sustainability Project. His work focuses on water sustainability, sound resource management, public policy development, and ecologically based legal and institutional reform.www.eventbrite.ca/e/world-water-day-with-albertas-wpacs-tickets-827699931777?aff=oddtdtcreator ... See MoreSee Less
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Featured Plans and Studies

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This project studies the erosion processes and potential impacts in the watershed.

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The 2nd edition of the report documenting general trends in the Milk River watershed.

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Recommendations on natural resource management.