You are invited to join the discussion!
The NSWA is engaging with community leaders who live and do business within the North Saskatchewan Watershed. Discussion began in February 2009 with Rural Municipalities. A second meeting was held with this group in December 2009. We are now opening up these meetings to other community leaders in the watershed. You are invited to join the discussions taking place in each of the Headwaters, Central and Downstream sub-regions.
Please go to our Planning Forums section for more details...
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Printer-friendly versionNSWA in the News: Drayton Valley Western News "Input Sought For Watershed Management"
Read the story at http://www.draytonvalleywesternreview.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481746
NSWA Terms of Reference and Request for Proposal for "Preparation of the Integrated Watershed Management Plan report"
The NSWA currently is preparing an Integrated Watershed Management Plan for the North Saskatchewan River Basin. The Terms of Reference for the IWMP were approved by Alberta Environment in 2005 and outline the planning process.
Proposed Site-Specific Water Quality Objectives for the Mainstem of the North Saskatchwan River
What future water quality conditions do the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA) stakeholders want to maintain or achieve in the North Saskatchewan River (NSR) basin? The answer to this question is a fundamental part of watershed planning that must be addressed in NSWA’s Integrated Watershed Management Plan. Why? Good water quality is crucial to achieving the outcomes of
Winter Members Meeting coming up!
We're organizing a Members' Meeting on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at King's University College, in Edmonton.
This will be a great opportunity for members to get an update on the work of the NSWA Society since the Annual General Meeting last June, including information on the Integrated Watershed Management Plan.
Please see the draft agenda below.
For more information and to register, please click HERE.
Alberta Environment Releases the Water for Life Action Plan
Release of the Water for Life Action Plan
The official new release is available here: http://www.alberta.ca/acn/200911/273640EAC278F-921C-FC44-04BF92478B4C6987.html
You are invited to the 16th Annual ALMS Workshop: Developing a Lake Management Framework for Alberta
The Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS) and the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA), are pleased to announce the 16th Annual ALMS Workshop. The Alberta Lake Management Society, in partnership with the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance, is hosting a workshop on developing a Lake Management Framework for Alberta.
NSWA moves into new headquarters!
NSWA moved into new offices this week, generously provided by City of Edmonton Drainage Services. You can find us now at:
North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance 9504 - 49 St., Edmonton, AB T6B 2M9 Link to mapAll of our phone numbers remain the same, though we will have a new fax number very soon - check in to our contact us page shortly.
NSWA releases new reports on groundwater issues and water quality modeling
Two new reports are available on the NSWA website.
- "Overview of Groundwater Conditions, Issues, and Challenges", prepared by Worley Parsons Resources and Energy.
- "Hydrodynamic and Water Quality Model for the North Saskatchewan River", prepared by TetraTech.
July 15, 2009 - Board of Directors Meeting #71
Our Board of Directors had their first meeting since the election at the Annual General Meeting in June. Held at the AENV's Spruce Grove offices, it was a full day as the new Board prepared for the work in the upcoming year. Minutes from the meeting will be posted by July 30, 2009. Highlights of the meeting included the election of the Executive Committee. Your Executive Committee for 2009-2010:
2008-2009 Annual General meeting
- June 2009 - NSWA holds 2008/09 Annual General Meeting
- Held at the King's University College, Edmonton on June 17, 2009. The agenda, handout, and presentations are below.
