Videos
View all our videos on our YouTube Channel.
Introducing the OWC
Depicting land use over landscape, this video conveys a real sense of urgency around basic ecological thresholds, how the environment provides the basis for our economy, and OWC’s role in representing all stakeholders.
The Oldman Watershed, An Overview
For science enthusiasts and high-school / undergrad classrooms: this video uses heat maps to depict land use in the watershed, illustrating how the landscape has changed from 1905 to 2010 and how it might continue to change up to 2060. It also has a quiz!
Five Things About Watersheds
At the OWC, we talk a lot about watersheds, land and water health, and riparian areas. Have you ever wondered what some of these things are?
Restoration Behind the Scenes (Pt. 1/3) Beaver Creek
Take a peek behind the scenes of a headwaters restoration project in 2020! Here, we visit Beaver Creek, where six sites have been selected for varying restorative activities which will help restore, persevere, and maintain critical areas.
Restoration Behind the Scenes (Pt. 2/3): Site Revisit
We revisit Beaver Creek, where six sites had been selected for varying restorative activities to help restore, persevere, and maintain critical areas, and we check on the progress of the completed work.
Restoration Behind the Scenes (Pt. 3/3): Dutch Creek
In this video, we look at a restoration event at Dutch Creek and discuss why it has been the site of many restoration events over the years.
Meet the Specialists
We speak with watershed experts Norine Ambrose, Dwayne Rogness, Gary Secrist from Lethbridge County.
Meet the Producers
We speak with food producers Ryan Kasko of Kasko Cattle Co. Ltd., Rob Van Diemen of Van Diemen Pultry Farm Lts., and Cor Van Raay of Cor Van Raay Farms.
Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (2020)
Sofie Forsstrom speaks on “For the Love of Headwaters: What Can We Do?”
Municipal Watershed Management and Health
This three-part series was produced in collaboration with the City of Lethbridge.
Municipal Wastewater Treatment (1/3)
This video appeals to scientists and those interested in the science of watershed work. From an urban point of view, find out what life was like before the city began treating its water, and what is unique about the City’s approach.
Kids and Water Management (2/3)
Tips and tricks for younger students—and the young at heart! Covering topics ranging from water in our bodies to bodies of water, the video empowers viewers to become active watershed stewards in their own urban neighbourhoods.
Teaching An Old Doug New Tricks (3/3)
From the early morning shower to the products we buy, our lives depend on continuous access to water. Southern Alberta’s largest municipality is located in a semi-arid region.
Potato Growers of Alberta
PGA teamed up with OWC to produce three films about rural watershed management and health.
Kids Know Potatoes Come From Snow (1/3)
This animated video tells the fascinating story of how a tiny snowflake makes its long journey down from the mountains to eventually become a potato! The video aims to teach children where their water and food comes from and how important a healthy watershed and smart farmers are to our well-being.
The Science of Spuds (2/3)
This video delves into some of the history of Southern Alberta and how hard-working farmers turned the dry prairie into productive agricultural land.
Water You Eating? (3/3)
This video looks at rural watershed management and health from the perspective of the consumer.
No GMO in Alberta Potatoes
In our watershed, much of our water goes to agriculture as it is the heart of our economy. Is it going to grow GMO potatoes? Terence Hochstein, Executive Director of the Potato Growers of Alberta, explains that this is NOT the case.
Other Videos we like
Thanks to Rick Searle for this eye-opening documentary that examines the problems caused by wetland drainage on the Canadian prairies and possible solutions to the issue.
How does energy impact land use, and vice versa? Join Dr. Brad Stelfox on a journey of discovery about how energy has impacted the land use patterns of Alberta.
PHOTOS
See thousands of photos on our Flickr Library and on Instagram!
Calling all photographers and videographers!
Do you have photos or videos of the Oldman Watershed that we should showcase? We are interested in the good, the bad, and the ugly around the watershed that show the multifaceted environment and people in the region. Please get in touch!
