Updates from the MRWCC

Job Opportunity- Outreach Assistant

The Milk River Watershed Council of Canada is looking for one individual to fulfill the role of Outreach Assistant for the 2025 summer season. This position has a flexible start date, as early as May 1st 2025 and ending on August 31st. Position length can be vary between 8-16 weeks in length. Candidate must be…

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NEW: 3rd Edition Milk River Transboundary State of the Watershed Report

The Milk River Watershed Council Canada (MRWCC), in partnership with the South of the Divide Conservation Action Program (SODCAP) (Saskatchewan), and nearly 70 organizations, agencies, and individuals from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Montana, worked together to produce this report. This 3rd edition represents a watershed-scale assessment of the condition of water supplies and allocation, water quality,…

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MRWCC 20th Annual General Meeting

MRWCC 20th Annual General Meeting

May 29, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Requesting MRWCC members to join the Council at their 20 AGM

River Conditions Update

Water Supply Update and Spring 2025 River Forecast

We are nearing peek snow load for the season in the headwaters of the Milk and St Mary Basin, with conditions currently near 70% of average. This is similar to 2024 conditions and might be problematic for sustained late season natural flow. In the absence of “Letter of Intent” water, irrigators will be entirely reliant…

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Alberta River Basins

Visit Alberta River Basins for simple, geography-based access to river, lake, precipitation, and snow pillow stations and their data in Alberta.

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The MRWCC is hosting it's 20th Annual General Meeting on May 29th, 2025, at the County of Warner ASB meeting room at 10am. Free lunch will be provided following the meeting! Nominations will be taken from the floor on May 29th, or you can send them to Tim via phone or email at (403) 647-4342 or tim@mrwcc.caAll Nominees must be a member of the MRWCC. Membership information can be found on website at www.mrwcc.ca This is an in-person meeting, but there is a virtual option for those who cannot travel. A zoom link will be sent out to those who register to attend virtually. Registration is for MRWCC members only. Please register before May 27th, 2025, by contacting mary@mrwcc.ca or (403) 647-3808Thank you, and hope to see you all there! ... See MoreSee Less
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What's in the Watershed Wednesday is Back! This weeks spotlight is the Great Blue Heron🪶. The great blue heron is a large wading bird that can be found in habitats associated with water. They are the largest heron species in North America, standing about 4 feet tall. Stay tuned for Next weeks What's in the Watershed Wednesday! ... See MoreSee Less
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Registration is open for the 2025 Youth Range Days Summer Camp!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.Join us in Kimball for hands-on experiences that will broaden your understanding of the natural world. Prepare for in-field activities, wildlife surveys, exploring rangeland management, watershed health, and much more! Rafting down the St. Mary's river is on the agenda this year and it will be a blast!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 register or know more? Reach out to Tyler at tyler@mrwcc.ca! ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us for World Water Day with Alberta WPACs: Glacier Preservation!On Fri Mar 21 2025, at 12:00 PM (MDT), Alberta WPACs will be hosting an online webinar focused on the importance of glaciers. Hear from experts and have the opportunity to engage with questions.Don't miss this great opportunity! Register now to join the conversation.www.eventbrite.ca/e/world-water-day-with-alberta-wpacs-glacier-preservation-tickets-1258394906039... ... 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.