Welcome to the Vermilion River Watershed Alliance.
We are the Vermilion River Watershed Alliance, a local nonprofit group formed to revive the watershed, which is part of the North Saskatchewan River watershed in Alberta.
Through our efforts, we can improve water quality, manage flooding, reduce erosion, retain soil and moisture content, and protect local wildlife.
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Graphic Summary of the Vermilion River Water Quality Study
January 19, 2021
Three water quality surveys were done along the Vermilion River and Stretton Creek in 2014. The diagrams below summarize survey tests and their results. To read the full report, click here. Read More »
Invasive vs. Native Plants: Knowing & Growing Your Riparian Area
December 15, 2020
Invasive Species: What’s the Problem? Scentless Chamomile can compete with crops (especially forages) in their early development and are often found near waterbodies, or in places with periodic flooding. Photo from Pixabay.com Invasive species are not necessarily bad in and of themselves, as they may: Be attractive to look at Have medicinal properties BUT, in […] Read More »
Morecambe Structure and the Two Hills Floodplain: History and Operation
November 12, 2020
Above: Map of the Two Hills floodplain: The Vermilion River moves north from Vegreville before passing through a chain of 6 interconnected lakes, known as the Vermilion Lakes. (Watt Lake to northwest is not shown.) Image adapted from: googlemaps.ca TWO HILLS FLOODPLAIN: FLAT + ALTERED = FLOODING Low, flat topography of floodplain and shallow depth […] Read More »
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