Guest Speaker
Shannon Frank, Executive Director of Oldman Watershed Council came to the GPC meeting on Tuesday, May 15 with a presentation underlining the importance of protecting headwaters. Frank explains that a watershed is an area of land that drains into a stream, and that Crowsnest Pass is part of the Lake Winnipeg watershed. “It’s important to recognize that we’re part of a larger area and that our water does eventually make it to Lake Winnipeg”. For this reason, Frank explained that it is important to be mindful of the quality of our downstream. Oldman Watershed Council is developing a watershed development plan for the headwaters for the area. “What we’re hoping to do is protect this area first and foremost, and develop some concrete actions, as well as recommendations, to the provincial government, and other forms of government.” Frank said that although our water quality is in “a good place”, we must remember to maintain our water heads, and keep the water quality in good condition. Oldman Watershed Council aims to have a plan written up by March 13, 2012, allowing them a year to build support.

Schedules
At the May 1st council meeting, a schedule was concluded for the GPC meeting dates from May 1st to the end of September of this year. Discussion took place regarding rescheduling some GPC meeting in July and August.