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Medicine River Watershed Society honoured with 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award

Lacombe County recognized the Medicine River Watershed Society as the recipient of the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award during the December 11, 2025 Council Meeting. This annual award recognizes individuals or organizations within Lacombe County that demonstrate exceptional commitment to environmental sustainability and stewardship.  ABOUT THE AWARD  The Environmental Stewardship Award celebrates local efforts that protect and enhance our environment. It aligns with Policy AD(33) Environmental Community Engagement , highlighting Lacombe County’s commitment to helping residents understand environmental sustainability and encouraging decisions that respect natural systems, communities, and future generations. The winner receives a one-time cash prize of $1,500, funded through the Environmental Services operating budget.  2025 WINNER: MEDICINE RIVER WATERSHED SOCIETY  This year, only one nomination was received, and the committee unanimously selected the Medicine ...
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Sundance (Medicine) River Flight, November 22, 2025

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Medicine Lake Aerial, November 22, 2025

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Compile a Groundwater Report for the Medicine (Sundance) River Watershed based on available water well drilling logs and other data

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Sundance River near  Gilby Hall I've compiled a comprehensive groundwater report for the  Medicine River Watershed  based on available water well drilling logs and hydrogeological data from the  Alberta Water Well Information Database ,  Alberta Geological Survey  studies, and ongoing monitoring programs. The report documents the watershed's critical groundwater resources within the  Paskapoo Formation  and surficial aquifers, highlighting the system's vulnerability after nine consecutive years of drought. Key findings include 6,706 documented wells (255 water wells), fresh groundwater quality (TDS <4,000 mg/L), and strong groundwater-surface water connectivity supporting  Sylvan Lake ,  Gull Lake , and baseflow to the Medicine River. The assessment identifies sustainability challenges including drought stress, development pressure, agricultural intensification impacts, and petroleum infrastructure contamination risks. Comprehensive r...
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