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Our Watershed. Our Responsibility.
 
August 2022 | Volume 8 | Issue 8
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AWC Activity Updates
On August 9th, AWC staff headed out to help with a pond leveller installation on Bear Creek in the Pembina River Watershed. This work was funded by the Watershed Resiliency and Resoration Program with in-kind support Westlock County, Highway 2 Conservation, and from the landowner who donated his time and equipment.
AWC Staff assist staff from Westlock County in preparing the pond leveller for installation.
On August 12th, the AWC collaborated with the Alice B. Donahue Library in Athabasca to deliver a summer program all about the Athabasca Watershed!
Sarah MacDonald (our Watershed Science Coordinator) delivering kid's programming on the lawn outside the Alice B. Donahue Library.
On August 24th to 26th, staff headed to the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains to choose sites to sample for the second year of the AWC's Upper Athabasca Biomonitoring Project.
Sarah and Petra choosing where we should go next to find sites for our CABIN and STREAM sampling.
On August 29th we said goodbye to our summer student Aneilia Ayotte, who spent the last couple months as our Science Communications Coordinator. We wish her all the best as she heads into her second year at King's University. Read about her summer experience below:
My AWC Summer
Check out some of our blog posts 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
Upcoming Events and Courses
12 September - 9 October
Environmental Education Outcomes:
The course explores pathways from educational activities to environmental behavior and action. We focus on many fascinating pathways including sense of place, nature connectedness, personal- and collective-efficacy, and identity. And we teach you to develop your own theory of change for influencing others to take environmental actions.
More Information
ALMS Conference:
This year the Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS) is hosting their annual workshop in St. Albert near Big Lake! Located just west of St. Albert, the habitat of Big Lake acts as one of the most important waterfowl habitats in Alberta.

Presentations on the agenda include subjects such as riparian habitat, urban lake management, lakes of the Carvel Pitted Delta, and more! A detailed agenda will be released closer to the event date.
More Information
Links of Interest
10-year review of Lower Athabasca Regional Plan
These are dry, stressful days for lawns. Some tips to help.
Nature-based healing: Wetland conservation for healthy lakes
University of Lethbridge study to focus on the environmental impacts of effluent release
Angling restrictions could come to parts of Alberta as warm water causes ‘stress in fish’: biologist
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.
Learn More
Athabasca Landing: An Illustrated History - Introduction
Interested in some of the history of the Athabasca Watershed? Check out this video on "Athabasca Landing".
The next AWC board meeting will be held on September 15, with the option for members to join virtually or in-person at the AWC office in Athabasca.
September 15th Meeting Information
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. 
Athabasca Watershed Council Site
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We thank our members and partner organizations for their ongoing support. This month we would like to recognize Alberta Conservation Association for their financial support of our Upper Athabasca River Biomonitoring Project. Thank you for supporting the Athabasca Watershed Council!
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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