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March Drought Update
We often associate droughts with parched soil and scorching sun so it can be easy to forget that a drought is ongoing when we look out at a snow-covered landscape. However, according to the AEPA’s most recent drought assessment on…
Exploring a Future Reservoir: Ardley Dam Study Update and Questions
The Government of Alberta provided a recent update on the detailed Scoping and Feasibility Study to assess the potential for a new reservoir near Ardley on the Red Deer River. Launched in October 2024 and running through March 2026, the…
U of C Researchers to provide RDRWA with updates on groundwater quality
Although often hidden beneath our feet, groundwater is an important water source for rural residents and municipalities, agriculture, and industry. Groundwater is also an important part of the water cycle, contributing to streamflow and supporting ecosystems such as wetlands, riparian…
Snow, a forgotten friend?
by Helge Nome As Central and Southern Aberta is heading towards a possible emergency drought scenario this spring and summer, individuals and organizations can take many steps to protect their own interests and take pressure off municipal water supplies: Rather than…
Rainwater Harvesting – A way to keep your garden alive during drought
by Helge Nome This last spring I decided to conduct an experiment on my acreage located north of Sundre in the catchment of the Raven River, which is a tributary to the Red Deer River. I have a shallow well…
RDRWA wraps up CABIN Sampling
The Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network (CABIN) measures freshwater ecosystem health with standardized methods, database, activities map, and training. Changes in biological communities provide a picture of aquatic health and are used in other provincial subwatersheds and across Canada for assessment…
RDRWA thanks Amy Charles
The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance would like to thank Amy Charles for her dedication and hard work during her time with the organization. As the Indigenous Knowledge and Outreach Coordinator, Amy was committed to building relationships with communities and…
RDRWA Collaborates on Riparian Planting event
On September 22 -23, with funding through the Watershed Restoration and Resiliency Program (WRRP) and in collaboration with Trout Unlimited Canada, Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA)hosted workdays for bioengineering along Cabin Creek. Cabin Creek is located in the headwaters…