The Wabamun Watershed Management Council was formed in 2006 to address the concerns raised in Dr. David Schindler's (2004) report, Lake Wabamun: A Review of Scientific Studies and Environmental Impacts (PDF) concerning the health and viability of Wabamun Lake.  The report recommended that “a permanent citizens panel, whose objective is to protect the health of Wabamun Lake,” be established and represent “the community of Wabamun Lake users.” The WWMC provides consensus-based recommendations to its partners concerning watershed management within the Wabamun Lake watershed.

Our logo

Ever wonder how the WWMC logo was created and what it represents?

Back in 2007, when the organization was just getting on its feet, the WWMC commissioned Susan May of Intrinsic Design to create the logo. Recently she told us, “I wanted to represent life above and below the water with the stylized waterfowl and fish, and thought this was a nice way to include the acronym into the logo since the long-form is quite a mouthful. I’m glad that after all these years, folks still like it. 🙂” 

Vision

The Wabamun Lake Watershed is a healthy ecosystem with a community that shares its collective responsibility to be the best stewards of that environment.

Mission

To guide the development, management and stewardship of Wabamun Lake through collaborative watershed planning, research, and public education.

Motto

“Keep Wabamun Lake Clean and Clear”

There are three classes of membership in the council:

  • General Members: any Albertan with an interest in maintaining and improving the health of the lake and its ecosystem.

  • Board Members: are elected from the general membership and represent a cross-section of watershed users.

  • Corporate Members: companies or organizations that agree to partner with the WWMC in achieving the Council's goals.

Go to Get Involved to learn more about membership and how to support the WWMC.

Land Acknowledgement

The Wabamun Watershed Management Council (WWMC) respectfully acknowledges that Wabamun Lake and its watershed are situated on Treaty 6 territory, traditional land of Cree, Saulteaux/Ojibway/Anishinaabe, Blackfoot, Dene, Iroquois, Nakota Sioux, and Métis peoples.

We acknowledge Indigenous peoples’ deep connection to the watershed lands of Wabamun Lake, and thank them for their long history and ongoing role in lake watershed management. In an act of reconciliation, as we consider our role as watershed stewards, the WWMC intends to strengthen relationships with local Indigenous peoples so we may journey together to care for Wabamun lake and its watershed for future generations.