Triple Fort Trip: Collaborating with Careers
Ashley Johnson, Communications, Education and Community Engagement Manager Have you ever considered an environmental career? I certainly hadn’t when I was in high school, and yet following my university degree […]
Artificial Intelligence: A Brief Overview
By Ashley Johnson, Communications, Education and Community Engagement Manager I first heard about artificial intelligence (AI) a number of years ago from my co-worker, Sarah. It was a topic brought […]
The Healthy Shorelines Journey
Shayla Watson, Healthy Shorelines Coordinator When people think of the Athabasca River and the issues it may be facing, they almost immediately think of the lower portion of the river, […]
Headwaters Update: A Recap of 2025
Mitch Wincentaylo, Headwaters Project Coordinator 2025 was a busy year for the Athabasca Watershed Council, particularly in the headwaters region throughout Yellowhead County. As the first full year of our […]
Celebrating Five Years with the Athabasca Watershed Council!
By Petra Rowell, Executive Director As they say, ‘time flies when you’re having fun’! The past five years have certainly flown by, so I must have been having fun! 😊 […]
Helliwell Lake, a Hidden Gem off Highway 2
At the headwaters of the Tawatinaw River, Helliwell Lake is nestled near the community of Nestow in Westlock County, Alberta. The Dry Mixedwood subregion is dominated by aspen, White spruce, […]
Shifting Seasons: How River Flow Is Changing in Alberta’s Mountain Headwaters
Crystal Kersey, MSc Physical Geography, Project Assistant for the Adaptation and Resilience Training Program (ART) at The Athabasca Watershed Council Water supply in any region depends on a complex balance […]
From Snow to Stream: Understanding Snow Water Equivalent in the Athabasca River Headwaters
Crystal Kersey, MSc Physical Geography, Project Assistant for the Adaptation and Resilience Training Program (ART) at The Athabasca Watershed Council The Athabasca Headwaters play a crucial role in supplying water […]
Mountain Headwaters: The Lifeblood of the Athabasca River
Crystal Kersey, MSc Physical Geography, Project Assistant for the Adaptation and Resilience Training Program (ART) at The Athabasca Watershed Council The Athabasca River watershed is immense, spanning nearly a quarter of […]
Well, well, well… and a cistern! Private Drinking Water Systems
Information & resources for those relying on private drinking water systems in Alberta Shayla Watson, Watershed Science Technician Where does your drinking water come from? Chances are, you are like […]