File #: App 23-066    Version: 1 Name: The North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance Overview and Highlights 2023
Type: Appointment Status: Archived
File created: 9/1/2023 In control: Governance and Priorities Committee
On agenda: 9/19/2023 Final action: 9/19/2023
Title: 10:00 a.m. Appointment - North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA) Scott Millar, Executive Director, NSWA Kelsie Norton, Watershed Planning Coordinator, NSWA Proposed Motion That the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance 2023 Overview and Highlights presentation be received for information, as presented.
Attachments: 1. 1. North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance Presentation

Title

10:00 a.m. Appointment - North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA)

Scott Millar, Executive Director, NSWA

Kelsie Norton, Watershed Planning Coordinator, NSWA

 

Proposed Motion

That the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance 2023 Overview and Highlights presentation be received for information, as presented.

 

Body

Administration Recommendation

Administration supports the proposed motion.

 

Purpose

This presentation will provide an overview of the NSWA's recent activities, highlighting current projects and partner benefits.

 

Summary

The NSWA is working to improve the health of our watershed through collaboration, planning, conservation and education. Currently they have a number of projects underway including the development of a State of the Watershed report, a Regional Wetland Strategy, the Regional Lake Stewardship Project, resident engagement, as well as riparian policy alignment and setback advisor development.

 

Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:

The Integrated Community Sustainability Plan- Goal: Quality water supplies supported by healthy and resilient watersheds.

Environmental Policy C-ES03

 

Financial Impact:

Cost:   $0

Source of Funding:  N/A