A free community gathering to learn about our headwaters, share stories, and help shape a shared vision for protecting and restoring the Eastern Slopes. All are welcome.
Join us in High River for the Eastern Slopes Watershed Assembly, part of a series of community gatherings taking place across Alberta’s Eastern Slopes.
Together, we will explore the headwaters that feed the Highwood River and discuss what’s working, what’s not, and what future watershed protection could look like.
This assembly is open to everyone and designed to uplift community voices, not deliver a top-down presentation.
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Why High River? Why Now?
High River sits downstream of the Eastern Slopes. What happens in the headwaters — from clearcutting and coal exploration to road building, drought, and restoration projects — flows directly into this community.
These changes affect:
• Flood and drought risk
• Drinking water security
• Fish and wildlife
• Local agriculture
• Overall watershed health
Communities along the Eastern Slopes are coming together to better understand these impacts and shape a shared vision for the future. This is High River’s chance to contribute.
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What to Expect
This will be a hands-on, participatory, and welcoming event. No expertise required.
The evening includes:
• Welcome & introductions
• Short presentation: Why Water, Why the Eastern Slopes
• Interactive table exercise on water stewardship
• Future visioning activity to explore what’s possible
• Community discussion
• Naming local watershed priorities
• Closing & next steps
Snacks, coffee, tea, and space for casual conversation are available before and after the main program.
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How Your Input Will Be Used
This assembly is Phase 1 of a larger effort to gather public insight across the Eastern Slopes.
Your input will help:
• Identify shared concerns and opportunities
• Map bioregional headwaters priorities
• Support long-term watershed protection proposals
• Inform future policy conversations, in collaboration with watershed groups, Indigenous leaders, and scientists
Later in 2026, we will return to communities with draft proposals for feedback and refinement.
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Who Should Attend?
Everyone with a stake in land and water is welcome:
• Local residents, farmers, and ranchers
• Recreation users
• Youth and educators
• Indigenous community members
• Conservation and stewardship groups
• Municipal leaders and staff
• Anyone curious about the Eastern Slopes and Highwood River
No technical knowledge required — your lived experience matters.
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What to Bring
• A friend, neighbour, or family member
• Your stories and experiences related to water
• A notebook (optional)
• A reusable mug or water bottle (optional)
Snacks and hot drinks provided.
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Accessibility
The Highwood Centre is wheelchair accessible.
If you have accessibility needs (mobility, hearing, vision, scent-sensitive, etc.), contact us at:
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We’ll do our best to support your participation.
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Registration
This is a free event, but registration is encouraged.
Reserve your spot here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/eastern-slopes-watershed-assembly-highwood-river-town-of-high-river-tickets-1976459113413?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=fbclid
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Hosted By
Land Lovers Network
Reconnecting with land and water.
Working toward a regenerative future.
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