Working Together for a Healthy, Resilient Watershed
The Oldman Watershed Council brings people, science, and shared solutions together to protect water quality, support sustainable land use, and advance water security across the Oldman basin.
OWC is the Watershed Planning and Advisory Council for the Oldman basin under Alberta’s Water for Life strategy.
Water from the Oldman watershed supports communities, agriculture, ecosystems, and livelihoods across southern Alberta.
Our Work at a Glance
The Oldman Watershed Council advances watershed health and long-term water security through coordinated, basin-wide action.
Basin-wide leadership
We bring communities, producers, Indigenous partners, governments, and organizations together to support shared understanding and collective action.
Science-informed decision-making
We monitor, report, and share trusted data to fill knowledge gaps and support planning and land-use decisions.
Practical implementation
We advance locally grounded approaches that strengthen resilience to drought, climate variability, and emerging watershed challenges.
Education and engagement
We support learning and knowledge sharing that build understanding of watershed issues and strengthen stewardship.
Together, this work supports healthy rivers and landscapes, reliable water supplies, and resilient communities across southern Alberta.
Explore Our Work
Learn how our watershed stewardship moves from strategic priorities to current projects and measurable outcomes.
Insights from the Oldman Watershed
Stories, research, and updates that connect watershed health, land use, and community action across southern Alberta.
