Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
The way we build our cities can have lasting impacts on our water systems, but there are solutions available, and they’re often simpler and more natural than you might expect.
In this documentary short, we explore how Oldman Watershed Council is working to restore and protect the Oldman River, a critical water source for irrigation, nearby municipalities, livestock, and industry. By using nature-based solutions, such as planting willows along banks to prevent erosion, the OWC is strengthening the natural systems that help keep water clean and watersheds healthy.
Through more than 90 restoration projects, the OWC has rehabilitated over 80 kilometres of riparian zones and planted more than 29,000 native forbs and willows, reinforcing the natural infrastructure that helps protect against floods, droughts, and erosion.
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This video was created as a part of season seven of the Emerald Documentary Series, which features the remarkable efforts of environmental leaders across Alberta. The series was produced by the Alberta Emerald Foundation in partnership with The Distillery Film Company.
The way we build our cities can have lasting impacts on our water systems, but there are solutions available, and they’re often simpler and more natural than you might expect.
In this documentary short, we explore how Oldman Watershed Council is working to restore and protect the Oldman River, a critical water source for irrigation, nearby municipalities, livestock, and industry. By using nature-based solutions, such as planting willows along banks to prevent erosion, the OWC is strengthening the natural systems that help keep water clean and watersheds healthy.
Through more than 90 restoration projects, the OWC has rehabilitated over 80 kilometres of riparian zones and planted more than 29,000 native forbs and willows, reinforcing the natural infrastructure that helps protect against floods, droughts, and erosion.
Subscribe for more stories of environmental leadership in Alberta.
This video was created as a part of season seven of the Emerald Documentary Series, which features the remarkable efforts of environmental leaders across Alberta. The series was produced by the Alberta Emerald Foundation in partnership with The Distillery Film Company.
