The North Saskatchewan watershed is home to about 2,000,000 Canadians, the vast majority (est. 1.3 million) in the metro Edmonton area alone. We play, drink, bathe, and enjoy this pristine water resource. As with all things, the watershed has many competing demands including industrial development, agriculture, recreation, and of course preserving the River’s natural heritage.

The Council of Canadians Edmonton Chapter is hosting a free celebration of the North Saskatchewan River Watershed on June 7, 2026, at the Ukrainian Centre. Attendees can enjoy presentations from various conservation organizations, engage in discussions about watershed protection, and network with like-minded individuals while enjoying light refreshments and music.

Why Attend – What to Expect

Beyond some free nibblies (always nice), you can hear from other organizations of the work they are doing. Attendees can meet people with a passion for the watershed, discuss common concerns, and find out how you can help and have fun in Edmonton’s larger backyard.

SAPAA and the North Saskatchewan Watershed

Because of the heavier concentration of protected areas outside of traditional agricultural regions, the North Saskatchewan Watershed has numerous sites. Visiting these areas is one way to assess the use and status of the river’s health.

Details are as follows

• Location – Ukrainian Centre, 11018-97 Street Edmonton, 1-5 PM Sunday, June 7, 2026.
• Cost – Free to Attend
• Program:
  • Introductions – 1:00 to 1:15.
  • Oral Presentations – 1:30 – 3:30 (5 minutes each).
  • Display Access to Public – 1 PM to 5 PM
  • Wrap-up – 4:30-5 – Final comments by organizers, light refreshments, opportunities to mingle, music

Who Will Be There?

The following are expected to be in attendance:

1. Antler Lake Stewardship Committee.
2. Beaverhill Bird Observatory.
3. BLESS – Big Lake Environmental Support Society.
4. Coyote Lake Lodge.
5. Edmonton River Valley Conservation Coalition. 
6. Friends of Blindman River.
7. Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne Stewardship Society.
8. Mayatan Lake Management Association.
9. Medicine River Watershed Society.
10. Medieval Manor Gardens.
11. Nature Conservancy of Canada.
12. Onoway River Valley Conservation Association.
13. SAPAA (us!).
14. Save Our Slopes : Water Not Coal.
15. Spring Lake Environmental Advisory Committee.
16. Wabamun Watershed Management Council.
17. Wagner Natural Area Society.