Athabasca Watershed Council WPAC

08/08/2026

We leave thousands of these near rivers... on purpose! H**p squares are one of our favourite tools for restoring riparian areas. They keep grass down and dispose of themselves organically within 3-4 years

08/01/2026

Did you know that 1 centimeter of peat growth typically takes 100 years?

We teamed up with Ducks Unlimited Canada-Alberta to host a wetland workshop. Here's a cool clip from inside, visiting a VERY old

07/11/2026

In case you missed it, check out our latest event recap video from our Wetlands in the Boreal Workshop!

That's a wrap to our Wetlands in the Boreal Workshop with ...

06/19/2026

Athabasca Watershed Council x Ducks Unlimited Canada Hinton Wetland Workshop is in the books! 2 packed days of learning about wetlands — featuring a classroom session and field tours —wrapping up (naturally) on a floating peatland. 🦢🌿

Jessie, Carrie, and Jenna from DUC taught us about wetland identification, functions, and importance. The Athabasca Watershed is packed with wetlands and all 20+ attendees are now better equipped to identify the lines between them.

This event was completely FREE for participants thanks to our collaboration with DUC. Make sure to sign up for our newsletter so that you don't miss future events like this one: https://athabascawatershed.ca/get-involved/

Also... bonus points if you can comment what type of wetland we're floating on 😄

06/03/2026

Check out our awesome staff after successfully planting 500 native shoreline plants at the mouth of the Tawatinaw River in the Town of Athabasca! Over time, these plants will strengthen the river's banks, making the waterbody more resilient to flood and drought. They'll also act as a filter for a variety of contaminants flowing off of the highway right above.

Thanks to the Town of Athabasca for helping to make this project possible!

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05/21/2026

On Thursday, May 28th, from 10AM – 2PM, there is an opportunity to help AWC staff plant native species along the Tawatinaw River in the Town of Athabasca! If you are interested in joining us, we will meet at the Athabasca Landing Trail parking lot next to the car wash at 10AM.

This event is recommended for ages 12+ and will take place rain or shine, so please come prepared for all weather conditions! We suggest wearing close-toe shoes and long pants. Water, gloves, shovels will be provided. Please remember to bring a lunch and snacks! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing [email protected]

05/06/2026

Our 2026 Annual General Meeting date is set! But hurry, because there's only one week left to get/renew your free membership to ensure you're eligible for voting. Visit our website for all membership information: https://athabascawatershed.ca/membership/

More details about our AGM will be released soon — make sure to subscribe to our newsletter so that you don't miss anything: https://athabascawatershed.ca/get-involved/

04/22/2026

Happy ! Want to help the planet but not sure where to start? Participate in a local citizen science initiative, learn to be a good steward and don't forget to reduce, reuse and recycle! Learn more at athabascawatershed.ca/participate/