
Working together for a healthy and resilient watershed
The North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA) is a not-for-profit organization collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders to find practical solutions to watershed issues.
Starting with The State of the North Saskatchewan River Watershed Report NSWA and partners developed The Integrated Watershed Management Plan for the North Saskatchewan River in Alberta (IWMP) to guide the work needed to be done to find practical solutions to watershed issues.
20 years of watershed research, planning and stewardship for the North Saskatchewan River watershed in Alberta. 20 years of partnerships with municipalities, industry, government, non-profit and stewardship groups.
WE PLAN
We work with others to find ways to integrate land and water planning to improve watershed function
WE ADVOCATE
We advocate for the protection of water quality, water supplies and ecosystem health through watershed management
WE SHARE
We provide information about the watershed and create forums for sharing that information
What is a Watershed?
A watershed is an area of land where water from rain or snow melt flows into a body of water such as a wetland, lake, stream or river. We all live in a watershed.
Our
Subwatersheds
The North Saskatchewan River watershed is divided into twelve smaller subwatersheds. Each subwatershed has unique landscapes and watershed issues.
Our
Partnerships
The North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance works with partners to develop watershed management solutions at both regional and local levels.