The Prairie Urban Garden project is an initiative of the Oldman Watershed Council's (OWC) Urban Team.
The Oldman Watershed Council is a not-for-profit organization that is working in partnership with communities and residents to improve the Oldman River Watershed. The Council consists of members who work or live within the Oldman Basin. These members provide leadership and guidance in watershed planning and management, water quality monitoring and stewardship promotion.
The Urban Team promotes good practices for the home and yard because the river starts in our own backyards. Herbicides, fertilizers and other chemicals used in yards are showing up in our waterways, affecting aquatic life as well as downstream users. The Urban Team also promotes water conservation because we live in a semi-arid environment where water is scarce and drought is common. We have an opportunity to be leaders in demonstrating good water management.
Oldman Watershed Council’s Urban Team is made up of these valuable members:
The City of Lethbridge
Alberta Environment
Southern Alberta Group for the Environment (SAGE)
Town of Cardston
Alberta Health Services
Individual members of the OWC
Watch for our logo in yards and gardens around the city:
Please visit the Oldman Watershed Council's website for more information about the watershed and how to become a member.
Funding for the Prairie Urban Garden project is also sponsored by Alberta Ecotrust.
