Red Deer River Watershed Alliance

06/11/2026

🌿🌊Friendly reminder that our 2026 AGM will be held on Friday, June 19 at the Pioneer's Lodge in Red Deer.

Dr. Megan Thompson (Thompson Aquatic Consulting) will give a presentation on Surface Water Quality in the Red Deer River Basin and Sonia Salyzyn (GoA) will discuss agricultural neighborhoods and indicators.

Everyone is welcome to attend and lunch will be provided!

Reserve your spot here:

Join the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance on Friday, June 19 for our Annual General Meeting!

06/05/2026

🌊Join the Waskasoo Environmental Education Society for their annual Spring River Valley Cleanup on Sunday, June 7.

Details here:

Formerly called the Red Deer River Cleanup and Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, these annual spring and fall initiatives are now united under one name. Both the spring and fall River Valley Cleanups draw volunteers from across the city to join together to keep the Red Deer River, tributary creeks,....

06/02/2026

📣2026 AGM!

The 2026 Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Annual General Meeting will be held at Pioneer Lodge in Red Deer on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 10am-2pm.

This is a great opportunity to hear updates and network with watershed partners. Guest speaker: Dr. Megan Thompson will give a presentation on Surface Water Quality in the Red Deer River Basin. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Lunch will be provided. More details to come.

Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1989674421756?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/02/2026

‼️ Opportunity for feedback closes this Friday, June 5! ‼️

🌲Have Your Say!

Indigenous communities, local organizations, and the public are invited to share input on the draft vision and outcomes for the Ghost-Kananaskis Sub-regional Plan. The plan aims to guide future land management to reduce land-use conflicts and support sustainable recreation and tourism.

Complete the Phase 1 survey by June 5, 2026: https://www.alberta.ca/ghost-kananaskis-sub-regional-plan-engagement

Your feedback or questions are welcome at: [email protected]

Albertans can provide input on the draft vision and outcomes to help inform the development of a Ghost-Kananaskis Sub-regional Plan.

06/02/2026

Flood mapping momentum continues!

The Government of Alberta has launched 10 new flood studies, including the Eckville Flood Study. This study will assess and identify flood hazards along 18 km of the Medicine River and 7 km of Lasthill Creek through Eckville, Lacombe County, and Red Deer County.

Work on all components is in early stages, with on-the-ground surveys beginning soon. The study is expected to be complete by Spring 2027.

Learn more about the Eckville Flood Study: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/epa-eckville-flood-study.pdf

Stay up to date on new and ongoing flood mapping projects across the province: https://www.alberta.ca/draft-flood-maps

Send a message to learn more

05/29/2026

Planning a trip to the mountains this weekend? 🏔️

River flows in the Upper Red Deer River basin are currently elevated and conditions can change quickly with warm weather and rainfall.

Before heading out to hike, camp, fish, paddle, or explore, check current river conditions on the Alberta Rivers online website or app. For the Upper Red Deer River, two of the best stations to monitor are:

📍 Red Deer River above Panther River
📍 Red Deer River below Burnt Timber Creek

Knowing the conditions before you go can help you make informed decisions and stay safe around fast-moving water.

📱 Check the Alberta Rivers App before you head out.

https://rivers.alberta.ca/

Send a message to learn more

05/29/2026

This was a great event!

05/15/2026

🎉Save the Date! 🎉

The 2026 Red Deer River Watershed Alliance Annual General Meeting will be held at Pioneer Lodge in Red Deer on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 10am-2:30pm.

This is a great opportunity to hear updates on the latest developments in the Red Deer River watershed, and to connect and network with watershed partners. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Lunch will be provided. More details to come.

Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1989674421756?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/14/2026

05/08/2026

Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and severe across Alberta, creating increasing risks to health and well-being. Shared awareness and access to resources are important for reducing preventable health impacts.

To support extreme heat readiness, the Environmental Public Health Science (EPHS) Unit has developed an Extreme Heat Toolkit and an Extreme Heat Action Planning Guide. Learn more and access resources on the Government of Alberta’s Extreme Heat webpage: https://www.alberta.ca/extreme-heat

The Alberta Environmental Public Health Information Network (AEPHIN) has been updated to include heat events through 2025, helping Albertans explore how their communities have experienced extreme heat over time and supporting local awareness, preparedness, and planning. In addition, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has updated how heat-related weather alerts are communicated. Heat Warnings will now use colour-coded impact levels to help better understand the severity of an extreme heat event. Learn more about ECCC weather alerts and warning colours here: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.html

To stay informed, monitor current alerts and forecasts through the Public Weather Alerts website or the WeatherCAN app, which provide real-time updates and alerts.

📧 For heat-related questions, contact: [email protected]

Learn about extreme heat events and how to protect yourself and others.