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What's New in the Watershed
March 2012
In This Issue
Alberta's Agricultural Moisture Update
SEAWA Annual General Meeting
Restoring Rivers with Floods
Drinking Water Video
Meet our Members

Herb S. has this to say: To move from a part of Alberta that has lots of water to an area that has limited water was a big experience for me. Before SEAWA there was only talk about water usage and quality control but SEAWA has made available a large amount of pertinent info for anyone that has an interest to access. SEAWA is just now beginning to become a recognized name in Southeast Alberta. It is my hope that the people in this area use this info to gain a better knowledge of how valuable a resource water is for us. I have been a proud member of SEAWA since its birth.
 
News Flash 

In accordance with the Environmental Protection and Enhancement

Act, City of Medicine Hat has applied to Alberta Environment and
Water for an amendment to their waterworks system approval.
The City is applying for a date extension to complete and submit
a residuals management plan for all waste streams going from the
Medicine Hat water treatment plant into the South Saskatchewan
River, and to determine necessary treatment(s). 
Public Notice here.

 

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Bare, dry hills throughout the watershed this winter!
 
SEAWA Recommended Reading: Alberta's 2012 Agricultural Moisture Update. Maps and more here...
 
2011 AGMAnnual General Meeting
On March 30, SEAWA will hold their 5th Annual General Meeting. Keynote speakers include Graham Strickert, PhD, from the Global Institute for Water Security (GISW) at the U of S. Graham will speak about "Water security and the dynamics of culture." Read more about the GIWS here...
In the Sustainable Rivers Project, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and The Nature Conservancy are collaborating in eight river basins across the U.S. to modify dam operations for the benefit of downstream river and estuary health. Read more here... 
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Every summer SEAWA works with Medicine Hat College students to produce research reports and videos about the local landscape or issues in our watershed. Watch a short video on local drinking water here...

 

Water tip marchConservation Corner

Do you have a favourite water conservation tip? We'd love to share it (and help make you famous)! Send us an email. If we use your tip you will also receive a refillable SEAWA water bottle.

Save the Date! 
Annual General Meeting: 8:30am - noon, Friday, March 30, 2012
Desert Blume Golf Course, 107 Clubhouse Drive SW, Medicine Hat
Keynote Speakers: Graham Strickert, PhD University of Saskatchewan: Water Security
Dave McGee, Senior Manager Policy and Implementation, Alberta Environment and Water: Alberta Water Allocation Review
 

Join the Conversation
Please, feel free to contact us with any comments or questions you have about SEAWA, about land and water issues or stories in the region, or about your personal connection to the watershed.
 
Contact Info
Maggie Romuld M.Sc., P.Biol.
Watershed Project Coordinator