Get Involved

The Battle River Watershed Alliance works to protect watersheds, but we’re not alone. We are grateful for the many individuals, businesses, and organizations who are stewards of this place. There are many opportunities for you or your organization to get involved in stewardship projects or groups that are working to improve and protect the health of our watersheds for us and future generations.

Want to jump into action?

Follow these 10 suggestions, and you’ll be a hero in your watershed.

1. Know Your Water: Learn where your drinking water comes from and where your wastewater goes.
2. Drink Tap Water: Bottled water creates waste and displaces water from it’s own watershed. By drinking tap water you are sending a message to your municipality that you demand safe drinking water.
3. Build Riparian Areas: This could include planting native trees and bushes or removing invasive species. A healthy riparian area means a healthy water body.
4. Be Aware of Storm Drains: Pollutants such as cigarette butts, litter, animal waste, lawn fertilizer, vehicle oils and gases all cause major damage to the watershed.
5. Collect Rain Water: In the summer months 50% of all municipality treated water is used for watering lawns and gardens.
6. Reduce Your Energy Use: Buying energy efficient devices and lowering your energy bill will reduce your carbon footprint and help conserve water at the power plant.
7. Prevent Invasive Species: Clean, Drain, Dry your gear after each waterbody, to prevent the spread of invasive species and diseases. Don’t let it loose – never release unwanted pets, bait (alive or dead), or plants in the environment.
8. Write to Your Elected Official: Express your concern about problems facing your watershed, suggest solutions, and show your support for organizations that are working to address the problem.
9. Join an Outdoors Club: Spending more time outside is good for you, your community, and will make you a better naturalist.
10. Become a Member of the Battle River Watershed Alliance: Take part in activities, events, annual general meetings, and community work we do!