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Our Watershed. Our Responsibility.
 
September 2022 | Volume 8 | Issue 9
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Working Well Workshop
Find out what you can do to protect your well by attending our free online workshop on November 8th, 2022! This workshop is in collaboration with the Working Well Program, with technical expertise provided by Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development, Alberta Environment and Parks, Alberta Health Services and licensed water well drillers.
 
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AWC Activity Updates
The first few days of September, our watershed science coordinator Sarah McDonald headed to Pincher Creek to refresh her knowledge of CABIN sampling procedures.
Photo of in-stream work in Pincher Creek from Sarah's CABIN refresher trip.
On September 6th, Sarah and Ashley drove to Sangudo to meet with board member Kennedy Deregt-Taschuk to discuss putting up educational signs at West Central Forage Association's field of agricultural research plots.
Sarah and Kennedy at WCFA's research field.
On September 15th, the AWC hosted a hybrid board meeting, with the option for board members to join us in the AWC office in Athabasca, or via zoom.
Our hybrid board meeting in the historic train station in Athabasca.
On September 28th and 29th, two staff members and three board members attended the ALMS conference in St. Albert.
Board member Paula Evans (left) and staff member Sarah MacDonald (right) on the self-guided wetland boardwalk that was part of the 2022 ALMS conference.
Check out the Athabasca River Outflow for more information on our projects and why we do them:
Benthic Invertebrates: The Who, What, and Why
Riparian Resoration: French Creek Planting
Pond Days 2022
Links of Interest
PFAS/PFOS in Drinking Water Fact Sheet
The Nit and Grit of Sediment and Streams
10-year review of Lower Athabasca Regional Plan
Directive XXX: Brine-Hosted Mineral Resource Development
Lake Protection Workbook: A Self-Assessment Tool for Shoreline Property Owners
While school may have started, many people are taking advantage of the nice weather to head out on weekends! Don't forget to know before you go, and be bear aware and fire safe:
Blue Green Algae Health Advisories
Reminder: Clean, Drain, Dry
Reminder: Alberta FireSmart
Reminder: Alberta BearSmart
Flood Hazard Studies:
Check out new notices for the Athabasca Flood Hazard Study, Fort McMurray River Hazard Study, Sangudo Flood Study, Rochester Flood Study, and Hinton Flood Study.
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Arctic Grayling - Swimming upstream in the Swan River
Interested in what's going on in the Athabasca Watershed? Check out this video showcasing some of the work from the Lesser Slave Watershed Council!
Arctic Grayling - Swiming upstream in the Swan River
The next AWC board meeting will be held on November 22nd, more details to come.
June 23rd Board Meeting Recap
February 9th Board Meeting Recap
Be sure to check out our website for more information on the Athabasca River basin! If you enjoy the work we do, please consider supporting the AWC through making a donation. 
 
Our organization is accepting donations through the ATB Cares/Benevity portal. ATB Cares will match 15% of every dollar donated to Alberta-based, non-religious charities through this site (up to $5,000 of matching funds a year). 

Your support to the Athabasca Watershed Council will help us achieve our vision of a watershed that is ecologically healthy, socially responsible, and economically sustainable. If you would like to make a donation, visit our website using the link below. 
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We thank our members and partner organizations for their ongoing support. This month we would like to recognize the Alberta Lake Management Society for hosting a phenomenal conference in St. Albert. Thank you for showcasing lake management across Alberta!
This newsletter was edited by Ashley Johnson, Education and Outreach Coordinator
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To submit your stories, announcements, or events happening in and about the Athabasca Watershed, email us at outreach@awc-wpac.ca
 
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PO Box 1058
Athabasca, AB T9S 2A8
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