In September, RDRWA staff completed their second year of CABIN sampling across the Red Deer River watershed. The Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network (CABIN) measures freshwater ecosystem health with standardized methods, database, activities map, and training (ECCC, CABIN Website). Changes in…
Join us for the RDRWA Fall Forum on October 4, 2024, at the Delburne Community Hall from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Hear from expert guest speakers, including Elliot from TU, who will discuss major river engineering projects, and Shari…
On August 29, I did a quick survey of Central Alberta drought conditions by travelling in a wide circle around the City of Red Deer. Beginning at Aspen Beach on the south end of Gull Lake, I met up with…
On August 8th, the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) attended an important information session and public meeting hosted by the Friends of the Blindman. The event, which focused on water use for hydraulic fracturing with a particular emphasis on…
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…
Paul Bauman has a B.Sc. in Geological Engineering from Princeton University, and an M.Sc. in Earth Sciences from the University of Waterloo. Paul has been carrying out groundwater investigations in Alberta for 35 years. Paul was the 2022 Inaugural Society…
In the wake of Calgary’s water main break, citizens of the Alberta’s biggest city were turning off their taps again. On the afternoon of June 5, the City of Calgary began receiving calls that water was flowing out onto the…
The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) has been actively engaging with both students and the general public to educate them on water and water-related issues throughout the basin. Through various programs and activities, RDRWA has reached numerous schools, offering…