The Friends of the Blindman River would like to invite community members to attend the ‘Our Waters’ event on Wednesday, February 25 at Bentley Community Hall (4821 50 Street).

Doors open and pizza will be served at 5 p.m. The Annual General Meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. with speakers to follow.

Community members with an interest in local water issues, environmental stewardship and watershed protection are encouraged to attend. Please register by Tuesday, February 24 by clicking here.

“This free event is focused on learning, discussion and engagement around the Blindman River watershed,” said Assar Grinde, President of the Friends of the Blindman.

Guest speakers and presentations include:

• How to Use the Government of Alberta Environmental Records Viewer (Alberta Environment and Protected Areas) – an interactive session designed to help participants navigate the Alberta Environmental Records Viewer to find water licence application and authorization details. 
• Groundwater Modelling Study of the Blindman and Medicine River Watersheds (Alberta Geological Survey) – presented by Jessica Liggett and Luis Carlos Serrano Diaz, highlighting recent research and findings.
• Amendments to the Water Act – presented by Jason Unger from the Environmental Law Centre, offering insights into recent legislative changes and their implications.

This event was made possible through the generous funding provided by the Red Deer River Naturalists.