Planning & Analysis

State of the Watershed

The State of the Red Deer River Watershed Report is a key component in RDRWA’s long term watershed management approach. The purpose of the report is to summarize current knowledge and to provide the basis for shared planning and management. The last report was produced in 2009 and is currently being updated to be an online interactive resource for the public and decision makers.

The chapters of our latest State of the Watershed report are being released in stages, with the complete report scheduled for Winter 2026.

State of the watershed report (2026)


State of the watershed report (2009)

"The Lay of the Land", oil on canvas. By Dean Francis

Cover: “The Lay of the Land”, by Dean Francis

Chapter 1:
Introduction

Chapter 2:
Methods

Chapter 3:
The Red Deer River Watershed

Chapter 4: State of the subwatersheds

Panther River

James River

Raven River

Little Red Deer River

Medicine River

Blindman River

Waskasoo Creek

Buffalo

Threehills Creek

Kneehills Creek

Michichi Creek

Rosebud River

Berry Creek

Matzhiwin Creek

Alkali Creek