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 […]
Advancing State of the Watershed Reporting: Applying the Freshwater Health Index in the Athabasca Basin
Caity Zimmerman, Project CoordinatorMay 25, 2026 The Athabasca Watershed Council (AWC) is advancing a new approach to State of the Watershed (SOW) reporting. One that moves beyond static PDF-based summaries […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Importance of Community in Ecological Restoration: My Experience at the SER North American Conference in Vancouver 2024
By: Sarah Shortt, Watershed Science Manager, Athabasca Watershed Council The Society of Ecological Restoration held a conference in Vancouver for those in North America interested in ecological restoration. Luckily for […]
2022 Youth Calendar Contest Winners
We had so many great entries in our 2022 Youth Calendar contest it was hard to choose who to feature in the calendar! Now that we’ve sent the calendar off […]
Municipal Forum 2018
On November 17, 2018, the Athabasca Watershed Council (AWC-WPAC) hosted a Municipal Forum in Westlock, AB. The purpose of the forum was to enhance watershed literacy & awareness, build relationships, share […]