The Battle River Watershed is a large area of land covering most of east-central Alberta that drains into the Battle River. The Battle River itself is a modest prairie-fed (as opposed to glacier-fed) river. There is increasing pressure on the Battle River's water supply.
When Water Is ScarceHow do we keep our communities and economystrong in times of drought?How do we create a Battle River that youwould actually want to swim in?How do we protect the beauty and healthof the place we live?~Click here to learn more about the BRWA's upcoming drought and watershed management workshop!
Miss the community workshops? Fill out our survey to share your ideas!It’s your watershed. What do you want it to look like? The 11 community workshops hosted by the BRWA in November are now complete. Thanks to all who attended! Stay tuned for our report back on what we heard! Miss the workshops? We'd stil love to hear from you! Read more here.
SOW Report now available online!The BRWA is proud to announce the completion of its first State of the Watershed (SOW) Report for the Battle River and Sounding Creek watersheds. This State of the Watershed report is an important first step in becoming more knowledgeable about our watershed and more attuned to what we need to do to make it healthier. Read more.
Caring for our Watersheds ContestSTUDENTS!! TEACHERS!!
"What can you do to help improve your watershed?"
Enter this contest, thats what! If you can think of a great way to improve your watershed, you could win $1000!
Students in grades 7-12 across Central Alberta can enter.
Annual Report 2011The Board identified the purpose of the work of the Battle River Watershed Alliance during the Board retreat in the fall of 2010. We desire: A watershed that sustains all life, by using sound knowledge, wisdom and wise action to preserve our watershed for future generations.
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Caring for our Watersheds"What can you do to improve you watershed?" Enter this Emerald Award Winning contest to help your community, land, water and wallet!
Students in grades 7-12, You can WIN up to $1000 for yourself and your school!
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See Your WatershedView maps of our watershed. Use our interactive map to add your own "points of interest"!