Out and About in the Watershed
We have been very busy here at the Athabasca Watershed Council’s office over the past few weeks. Part of a WPAC’s (Watershed Planning and Advisory Council) function is to “facilitate […]
Athabasca Watershed Council Annual General Meeting 2019
It was a lovely day in Hinton for our 2019 AGM. We were proud to host over 40 guests at the brand new Best Western Plus on Saturday, May 25. […]
Whirling Disease: What it is and how to keep it out of the Athabasca Watershed
Whirling Disease is a microscopic parasite that infects tubifex worms (Tubifex tubifex)3. The organism has a complex lifecycle that requires a Salmonid (Trout, Salmon, Charr, Grayling, and Whitefish) and Tubifex worms as hosts1.
The Athabasca Rainbow Trout Is in Trouble
We live in a wonderful province filled with biodiversity and amazing species of plants and animals. One of these amazing animals is the Athabasca rainbow trout. It is a fascinating […]
The Harlequin Duck: The Costumed Duck of Swift Mountain Streams
This spring, if you find yourself in a swift mountain stream in Western Alberta, keep a close eye for a beautiful costumed duck and take some time to observe its fascinating behaviour.
Farms, Women, and Water
You often hear the saying “Farmers are the stewards of the land.” In some areas of our watershed, you could say the same about water. The central portion of the […]
Building Watershed Knowledge With Science Outreach – Athabasca
Part of the work of the Athabasca Watershed Council includes providing timely and credible information about the Athabasca Watershed to our stakeholder audiences and to Indigenous peoples, as well as the […]
Moonlight Madness Open House in Athabasca
It was a gorgeous night for Athabasca’s kick off to the Christmas Season: Moonlight Madness on November 30. The evening features all sorts of community events including a Santa Claus […]
Municipal Forum 2018
On November 17, 2018, the Athabasca Watershed Council (AWC-WPAC) hosted a Municipal Forum in Westlock, AB. The purpose of the forum was to enhance watershed literacy & awareness, build relationships, share […]
BAILS Present their WMP
On Saturday, October 13, 2018, BAILS (Baptiste and Island Lakes Stewardship Society) held a public gathering at the Island Lake Hall to present the final draft of their Watershed Management […]
