Battle River & Sounding Creek Watersheds
Taking Notice to Take Action
Integrating Environment, Community, and Health
State of the Watershed at a Glance
Explore the key indicators of watershed health that tell a story of the watershed landscape, health, management and stewardship. This online tour of the state of the watershed is based on Taking Notice to Take Action: Integrating, Community and Health. Visit our website for the full report.
Battle River Watershed Alliance
BRWA is a non-profit organization and a Watershed Planning and Advisory Council under Water for Life: Alberta’s Strategy for Sustainability. We collaborate with community partners on watershed management planning, report on the state of the watershed, and increase awareness about stewardship. Our vision is to ensure Battle River and Sounding Creek watersheds can sustain all life by using sound knowledge and wise actions to preserve our watershed for future generations.
Battle River & Sounding Creek Watershed Map
Visit the Watershed and Sub-watershed maps
State of the Watershed Themes
Water
A summary of water considerations from the latest state of the watershed report to inform action for a healthy economy, environment and communities.
Ecosystems & Biodiversity
The state of ecosystems and biodiversity to inform stewardship actions to enhance habitat for wildlife, birds, and insects
Weather &
Climate
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Economy & Land management
A snapshot of land use and natural assets highlighting opportunities for planning and conservation.
Credits
State of the Watershed at a Glance was developed by the Battle River Watershed Alliance, technical support from Pixel, and project funding through a Government of Alberta:Alberta Community Partnership Grant, partnering with Camrose County, Flagstaff County, and Lacombe County. The State of the Watershed was completed by the Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy, Environmental Community Health Observatory Network, Battle River Watershed Alliance, and University of Alberta: Alberta Centre for Sustainable Development.
Acknowledging Lands and People
The Battle River and Sounding Creek watersheds have been the home, meeting ground and travelling route for many Indigenous Peoples since time immemorial. We gratefully acknowledge the ancestral territory and ongoing presence of Indigenous Peoples and Nations within these watersheds. Their experiences, teachings, knowledge and wisdom inform and enrich our collective efforts to care for the land and water of this region. These watersheds are located in Treaty 6 and 7 territory and the Métis homeland. Fulfilling the spirit and intent of the treaties is an ongoing process, and the Battle River Watershed Alliance is committed to building strong and respectful relationships with the Indigenous Peoples of this land, with all living beings, and with the land and water on which we all depend.