South East Alberta Watershed Alliance
Connecting People.
Building Watershed Knowledge.
Strengthening our water future.
We work with partners across southeast Alberta to share information about rivers, wetlands, prairie lakes and reservoirs. We design and carry out applied research, help answer local water questions, support stewardship activities, and contribute our findings to broader planning work.
Land Acknowledgement
SEAWA recognizes that our work occurs within the territories of Treaty 4 and Treaty 7, with staff also joining from Treaty 6, and on the homeland of the Métis. We acknowledge the long history of Indigenous Nations whose knowledge systems, stewardship practices, and relationships with these lands continue to guide responsible care of water and ecosystems. This history shapes how we approach watershed planning, informed by Indigenous science and the responsibility to maintain these landscapes for future generations. We honour these communities by committing to respectful collaboration and ongoing learning in our stewardship and watershed work.
What You can Do
Get Involved
Help protect water, restore riparian areas, and build resilient communities across South East Alberta.
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Become a Member
Help guide watershed priorities across the region.
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Volunteer & Citizen Science
Planting days, shoreline surveys, event support.
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Donate to Restoration
Support riparian projects and education.
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Newsletter
Quarterly updates on projects & research.
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Partner with SEAWA
Municipal, industry & community partnerships.
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Attend an Event
Workshops, forums & hands-on restoration.
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Calendar
July 2026
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Gallery
SEAWA Gallery
“Many have thought that they could control a river. But in truth one can only influence a seemingly unending flow of life. Knowing only the boundaries of its banks, a river sustains, nourishes, and sculpts what it touches. At times the river may overwhelm its banks, but more often it is inviting and inspiring.”
“We think we know the river, but we are just beginning to understand its profoundness and yet, at the same time, we are beginning to understand its fragility.”
“We invite you to join us — together we can influence what the river and watershed will look like for years to come.”