South Eastern Alberta Watershed Alliance

Plan the watershed. Restore the banks. Keep water flowing.

We convene partners across South East Alberta to protect rivers, wetlands, and prairie lakes—science-first, community-driven.

Watershed Area

50,000km²

South East Alberta region

Projects

120+

education & restoration

Shoreline Restored

65 km

riparian habitat

Partners

40+

municipal & community

Acknowledgement

Land Acknowledgement

SEAWA acknowledges that we are located in Southern Alberta along the South Saskatchewan River, on the traditional territories of many Indigenous Nations. These include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut'ina Nation, the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations), as well as the Cree (Nehiyaw), Saulteaux (Nahkawininiwak), and the Dakota, Nakota, and Lakota peoples.

We are deeply grateful to the traditional caretakers of this land and water, and we honour the relationships Indigenous peoples have with the land and waterways of Southern Alberta.

Aerial view of river channels across prairie watershed
Watersheds in South East Alberta

Our Watersheds

Every drop connects — explore SEAWA’s watersheds

Learn how water moves through our region—from prairie coulees to the South Saskatchewan River—and see how SEAWA works with partners to protect water quality, restore riparian areas, and build resilient communities downstream.

  • What a watershed is and why it matters
  • SEAWA’s local watershed pages & pocket features
  • Current projects, education, and ways to get involved

Community

Upcoming Events

Workshops, citizen science, and community meet-ups across the SEAWA region.

  • Workshop
    Nov 24, 2025 Medicine Hat 6:00–7:30 PM

    Riparian Restoration 101 (Placeholder)

    Learn practical shoreline stabilization techniques and how vegetation protects water quality.

  • Workshop
    Nov 24, 2025 Medicine Hat 6:00–7:30 PM

    Riparian Restoration 101 (Placeholder)

    Learn practical shoreline stabilization techniques and how vegetation protects water quality.

  • Workshop
    Nov 24, 2025 Medicine Hat 6:00–7:30 PM

    Riparian Restoration 101 (Placeholder)

    Learn practical shoreline stabilization techniques and how vegetation protects water quality.

Cumulative Report

The State of the Watershed Report

The cumulative report on the health of South East Albertan waters has arrived.