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September 30, 2014

2013 Watershed Stewardship

Grant Program Report Grant Recipients and Projects by Watershed

Presented to Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development

Grant #10-GRES13

Land Stewardship Centre

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Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 2

Water for Life ................................................................................................................................................ 3

Acknowledgements ....................................................................................................................................... 4

Message from the Chair ................................................................................................................................ 5

Highlights of the 2013 Granting Period ........................................................................................................ 7

Geographical Distribution ............................................................................................................................. 9

2013 Project Summary ................................................................................................................................ 10

Financial Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Grant Recipients and Projects by Watershed ............................................................................................. 12

Battle River Sub-Watershed ................................................................................................................. 12

....................................................................................................................... 13 Beaver River Watershed

.................................................................................................................... 15 Bow River Sub-Watershed

........................................................................................................................... 19 Milk River Watershed

................................................................................................. 20 North Saskatchewan River Watershed

.............................................................................................................. 24 Oldman River Sub-Watershed

........................................................................................................................ 25 Peace River Watershed

............................................................................................................ 27 Red Deer River Sub-Watershed

......................................................................................... 29 South Saskatchewan River Sub-Watershed

Report Summary ......................................................................................................................................... 30

Appendices .................................................................................................................................................. 31

................................... 32 Appendix A: Total Value of the 2013 Watershed Stewardship Grant Program

................................. 33 Appendix B: 2013 Watershed Stewardship Grant Program Financial Summary

Appendix C: Three-Year Grant (10-GRES13) Summary ........................................................................ 34

............................................ 35 Appendix D: Three-Year Grant (10-GRES13) Detailed Revenue-Expense

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Water is not only a resource, it is a life source. We all share the responsibility to ensure a healthy, secure

and sustainable water supply for our communities, environment, and economy – our quality of life

depends on it.

As stewards of this precious resource it is our collective duty to ensure:

Safe, secure drinking water,

Healthy aquatic ecosystems, and

Reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy.

Water for Life


Land Stewardship Centre (LSC) gratefully acknowledges Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource

Development for making the Watershed Stewardship Grant Program possible through the Water for Life

Strategy.

We wish to recognize the partner organizations which have contributed to the collective success of this

program. Without their involvement the range of stewardship projects undertaken would not be

possible.

We also express our thanks to the 2013 Watershed Stewardship Grant Committee members for their

hard work and dedication to help deliver such a valuable program.

2013 Watershed Stewardship Grant Committee Members:

Shirley Pickering, Committee Chair and Watershed Stewardship Group Representative

Mike Hittinger, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Mike Murray, Bow River Basin Council

Kelsey Spicer-Rawe, Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society

Doug Thrussell, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development

Donna Trottier, Watershed Stewardship Group Representative

Finally, we extend our appreciation to all of the committed, grassroots watershed stewardship groups and volunteers who contribute so much time, effort and expertise to improving the health of Alberta watersheds.

Acknowledgements


On behalf of the Watershed Stewardship Grant Committee and Land Stewardship Centre, I am once

again pleased to submit this final report for the 2013 Watershed Stewardship Grant Program.

It has been noted in previous grant cycles that there is continued geographic spread of stewardship

projects, and increasing sophistication of project activities undertaken. Continuation of this trend is

evident in the 2012-2013 grant results and with specific notice of some volunteer groups who have

prevailed for nearly a decade garnering increased partnership support that is enabling them to reach a

broader audience in their region. This improved capacity building is further evident in the sustained,

increased leveraging of the grant program funds nearly six-fold in this grant cycle, demonstrating

recognition of need for investment in local watershed stewardship.

Strengthening connections and building working relationships between stewardship groups, Watershed

Planning and Advisory Councils, municipalities and non-government organizations has played a key role

in developing this recognition and these connections. Building these connections has been promoted

and supported through the Land Stewardship Centre’s Alberta Stewardship Network Program that helps

initiate stewardship partnership building through initiatives like the Stewards in Motion community

workshops.

As the administrator of the Watershed Stewardship Grant Program, Land Stewardship Centre well

recognizes the important role these grant funds plays in initiating new stewardship action and in

supporting ongoing community based activities in the province. However, recognition of the importance

of the grant is best expressed through the words of the many hard working grant recipients. I am again

pleased to share some of their words:

“The funds from the Land Stewardship Centre's Watershed Stewardship Grant have supported

some of the wages and capital expenses associated with our Watershed Stewardship Project

that are not typically covered by foundation grants. This year, with LSC's support, we engaged

over 5,000 members of the public, bringing our total Watershed Awareness Campaign to over

15,000 Calgarians.”

Katie Pearson, Project and Programs Director, Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park

Society, Bow River Watershed

“We have been able to obtain a [WSG] grant for a wide variety of projects and initiatives since

2006. Most of this work would have either been scaled back or not done at all without the grant

to help us.”

Gary Lewis, Landcare Supervisor, Clear Water Landcare Program

North Saskatchewan River Watershed

Message from the Chair


Message from the Chair (continued)

“Without the help of this grant the society would not have had the data necessary to formulate

an objective and orderly plan. The data collected has shown to be an effective tool that will be

beneficial in educating stakeholders. It has not only been effective in dealing with problem areas,

but will be beneficial with our future endeavors in rebuilding the water level in the lake as well as

improving overall water quality that will allow re-introduction of fish into a healthy environment.

The data acquired provides a baseline to which all future activities can be compared.”

Lyall Kortzman, President, Muriel Lake Basin Management Society

Beaver River Watershed

Our recognition goes out to all the members and supporters of watershed stewardship for their

significant contribution and achievements.

Thank you Government of Alberta and Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development for

continuing to provide funding support for community-based stewardship in Alberta.

Shirley Pickering

2013 Chair, Watershed Stewardship Grant Committee


This report provides an overview of all projects associated with the 2013 Watershed Stewardship Grant

(WSG) Program, made possible through grant #10-GRES13 from Alberta Environment and Sustainable

Resource Development.

This is the final of three grant rounds associated with #10-GRES13 (the final $150,000 from the original

$450,000). This report also provides details of one additional project awarded funding in 2012 from

grant #10-GRES13, which was extended into the 2013 grant round.

The main objective of this grant funding is to assist watershed stewardship groups to develop

community-based projects and initiatives that contribute to achieving the three goals of Alberta’s Water

for Life Strategy:

Safe, secure drinking water supply,

Healthy aquatic ecosystems,

Reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy.

To accomplish this, funding recipients directed their efforts to developing and delivering projects

focusing on one or more of the following areas:

1. Awareness and Knowledge – activities that increase the awareness and understanding of local

watershed issues.

2. Tool Building – activities that help develop tools to demonstrate, test, or display watershed

best management practices.

3. Team Building – activities that help build membership and organizational capacity to take on

team tasks.

4. Biophysical and Social Monitoring – activities that measure environmental and social indicators

of watershed health.

5. Community-Based Action – physical, on-the-ground activities to improve the condition of the

local watershed.

Groups with legal status, such as a registered society, were eligible for direct funding. Groups without

legal status were permitted to apply for project funding with the understanding that funds would be

issued and dispersed in partnership with an approved legal entity such as a municipality or WPAC.

Eligible groups applied to receive up to $7,500 for projects that sought to raise awareness of local

watershed issues or improve the quality of their local watershed.

In total, the Watershed Stewardship Grant Committee reviewed 23 applications from stewardship

groups across the province. Of the 23 submitted proposals, 19 projects within nine different watersheds

were ultimately selected to receive funding. The total funding requested for eligible projects was

Highlights of the 2013 Granting Period


$153,125. The total grant funding available was $120,000, of which $118,150 was approved for

allocation to the selected successful applicants.

All projects approved by the Watershed Stewardship Grant Committee varied widely in aspiration, intent, scale and scope. This speaks to the diversity of needs and the creative approach watershed stewardship groups use to meet these needs.

All groups completed their projects. 18 of the 19 approved grant recipients completed work as

described in their project applications. One group (Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition) changed their

project and as a result returned a portion of grant funding as they were able to complete the amended

project under budget.

As part of each funding agreement, grant recipients were required to submit an interim report outlining

their progress, as well as a final report detailing project status, impacts and financial information.

In addition to the results achieved by each of the funding recipients, it is important to note that over the

past eight years and nine grant cycles of the Watershed Stewardship Grant Program, recipients have, on

average, been able to leverage funds by a ratio of four-to-one. This past year, groups leveraged funding

at a ratio of nearly six-to-one.

Complete project reports and their associated financial records from funding recipients are on file at the

Land Stewardship Centre office.


Projects selected to receive funding were located in nine of the eleven watersheds. The majority of the

funded projects were located in the Bow, North Saskatchewan and Red Deer watersheds (Figure 1).

Figure 1: Distribution of funded projects within Alberta’s watersheds in 2013.

Battle

Beaver

Bow

Milk

North Saskatchewan

Oldman

Peace

Red Deer

South Saskatchewan

Geographical Distribution


In total, 19 stewardship projects were initially funded. All projects generated extensive partnerships

between groups, community organizations, municipalities, and other provincial organizations resulting

in substantial leveraging and synergy. During the 2013 grant cycle:

19 projects were completed.

18 projects involved building awareness and knowledge, and activities varied from attending

local events to delivering educational programming.

Nine projects focused on developing tools to improve the effectiveness of watershed

stewardship efforts.

10 projects incorporated team building components intended to increase membership and build

capacity.

Nine projects involved dimensions of social and biophysical monitoring such as water quality

monitoring and riparian assessments.

10 projects concentrated efforts on community-based action to improve local watersheds

through hands-on events such as shoreline clean-ups.

2013 Project Summary


$150,000 from grant #10-GRES13 (2013) plus an additional $5,330.26 from #10-GRES13 (2011) were

allocated to the 2013 grant program, for a total of $155,330.26. In 2013, a total of $116,441.00 was

allocated to projects, $31,570.26 was allocated to WSG Program administration, and $3,559 was

returned by grantees.

Grant recipients continue to do an excellent job leveraging WSG funds to support their efforts. Figure 2

illustrates how grant recipients generated nearly six-to-one leveraging of the Watershed Stewardship

Grant funds, thereby increasing the total value invested in projects to $586,466.52. Refer to Appendices

A and B for detailed accounts of grant funds approved/spent, as well as financial and in-kind leveraged

contributions.

Figure 2: The value of contributions and associated leveraging achieved with 2013 Watershed

Stewardship Grant Program funding.

This report also marks the end of the three year, $450,000 total funding commitment under agreement

#10-GRES13. At the end of this three-year grant agreement, any returned/remaining funds have been

reconciled as follows: $3,559 unused by grantees from #10-GRES13 (2013); $5,260.69 remained from

#10-GRES13 (2012); $3,760 excess administration from #10-GRES13 (2011). Of these returned/unused

funds, $7,422.28 was retained by LSC for WSG Committee expenses from 2011, 2012, 2013. With this,

the funds that remain at the conclusion of agreement #10-GRES13 ($5,157.41) will be returned to

Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development. Appendices C and D contain the

calculations and notes in support of these figures.

$54,600.00 $2,510.00

$30,000.00

$1,570.26

$3,559.00

$116,441

$177,104.93

$292,920.59

LSC In-kind

Grant Committee In-kind

LSC Grant Administration10-GRES13 (2013)

LSC Grant Administration10-GRES13 (2011)

2013 Funding Returned

Dispersed grant fundsfrom Grant: 10-GRES13

WSG Leveraged Financial

WSG Leveraged Volunteerand In-kind

Financial Overview


Battle River Sub-Watershed The Battle River Watershed is a sub-basin of the North Saskatchewan River Basin. The river itself

extends 800 km, starting at Battle Lake in central Alberta and flowing eastward to Saskatchewan where

it joins the North Saskatchewan in Battleford. Unlike most of Alberta’s major rivers, the Battle River is

not glacier-fed. It is a prairie-fed system. Its modest water supply comes entirely from local surface

runoff, including rain and snow melt, and groundwater flows. As such, the Battle River’s natural water

flows are typically much lower than that of glacier-fed rivers. In total, the Battle River Watershed covers

approximately 30,000 km2 (83% of this area is within Alberta, the remainder in Saskatchewan).

Watershed Stewardship Groups

Pigeon Lake Watershed Association


Grant #: 13-PLWA-2013s

Location: Pigeon Lake Grant Amount: $7,500 Total Project Value: $23,400 Partners: Nature Alberta, Association of Pigeon Lake Municipalities, Pigeon Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, Battle River Watershed Alliance Project Summary: Once again, Pigeon Lake Watershed Association (PLWA), as a part of their Engaged Stewardship Initiative, hired Living by Water student consultants to do home site consultations. Since 2008 PLWA has hired Living by Water, a program of Nature Alberta, to come to the lake to encourage environmental best practices by giving permanent and seasonal residents the knowledge and tools they need to understand how to restore and maintain healthy watershed properties and shorelines. Through this process people learn about the connection between how we live in the watershed and our impacts on the fisheries, water quality and wildlife and their habitat. This year, PLWA had 118 people sign up to receive consultations. They completed 47 new consultations and 10 follow-up consultations. The report that PLWA receives from Nature Alberta outlines all the results of the assessments, and will be used to inform the education and awareness efforts around Pigeon Lake.

“The PLWA has greatly appreciated the support for this tremendous program.”

Susan Ellis, President

Grant Recipients and Projects by Watershed


Beaver River Watershed With a catchment area of about 14,500 km² the Beaver River watershed is one of the smaller major watersheds within the province. The watershed and river extend east, across the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, emptying into Hudson's Bay. The Beaver River begins at Beaver Lake, and then flows through the urban centers of Bonnyville, Cold Lake and Grand Centre. The basin is characterized by many meandering streams and rivers, which drain such lakes as Cold, Moose, Muriel, Ethel and Wolf. Watershed Stewardship Groups

Moose Lake Watershed Society

Muriel Lake Basin Management Society


Grant #: 11-MLWS-2013s

Location: Moose Lake Grant Amount: $7,500 Total Project Value: $60,388.73 Partners: Alberta Parks Tourism and Recreation, Beaver River Watershed Alliance, Portage College, Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society, MD of Bonnyville, Lakeland Agricultural Research Association Project Summary: The Moose Lake Watershed Society (MLWS) held their Walking with Moose day-long fieldtrip for Grades five and six students, engaging them in a hands-on, interactive manner, raising awareness about the environment and reinforcing the knowledge students gain at school. By educating the public, and especially youth, through interactive programs like Walking with Moose, the MLWS is instilling in students the ethic of being good stewards through simple tasks and by making changes at home and on the lake. MLWS has seen the program grow from only a few schools in the beginning to over seven schools this year with over 400 children participating. The program also fosters a strong volunteer ethic within the community. Without the volunteers the program would not be able to run; volunteers assist with everything from guiding students through activities to assisting with lunch preparation and cleanup. MLWS would like to see the program continue to expand based on the communities’ requests.

“Without [Watershed Stewardship Grant] funding Walking with Moose would not be possible! By educating the public, especially the youth, through interactive programs such as Walking with Moose, the MLWS is instilling the importance of protecting the natural areas to assist with the protection of the environment as a whole. The more information we share, the more knowledgeable the community will become.”

Kay Lee Kinch, Secretary/Treasurer



Grant #: 09-MLBMS-2013s

Location: Muriel Lake Grant Amount: $7,500 Total Project Value: $8,824.17 Partners: Beaver River Watershed Alliance, Project Summary: Muriel Lake Basin Management Society (MLBMS) hired a contractor to analyze aerial footage and assess the condition of the riparian zones around Muriel Lake and its tributaries. Riparian areas are visually assessed by answering a series of questions pertaining to vegetation cover and human and/or animal disturbance. MLBMS was able to determine from their aerial assessment that the ecosystems surrounding the lake are extremely sensitive. Assessing the riparian areas has allowed MLBMS to identify and work with landowners who have impaired riparian zones and water flow blockages, and focus future restoration work on these impacted areas to improve the ecological health of the lake basin. The results of the assessment are being shared with stakeholders in the watershed in public presentations, advertisements, as well as through mail and email.

“Without the help of this grant the Society would not have had the data necessary to formulate an objective and orderly plan. The data collected has shown to be an effective tool that will be beneficial in educating stakeholders. It has not only been effective in dealing with problem areas, but will be beneficial with our future endeavors in rebuilding the water level in the lake as well as improving overall water quality that will allow re-introduction of fish into a healthy environment. The data acquired provides a baseline to which all future activities can be compared.”

Lyall Kortzman, President


Bow River Sub-Watershed The Bow River originates from Bow Glacier in Banff National Park. The basin is home to more than one million Albertans and the growing population is placing demand on a limited water supply with an uncertain future as glaciers in the region retreat. The area includes several irrigation districts and much of the water supply supports agriculture in the area. Hundreds of thousands of people also visit every year, attracted to recreational opportunities in the area. Watershed Stewardship Groups

Elbow River Watershed Partnership

Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society

Ghost Watershed Alliance Society

Little Creeks and Rough Fescue Appreciation Society

Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society


Grant #: 04-ERWP-2013s

Location: Elbow River Watershed Grant Amount: $4,000 Total Project Value: $4,731.90 Partners: Propellus, Umbel Communications, Bow River Basin Council, The City of Calgary, Alberta Tourism Parks and Recreation, Alberta WaterSMART, Robert Sandford, Alberta Tomorrow, ALCES Environmental, Rocky View County, Government of Alberta Land Use Secretariat Project Summary: Elbow River Watershed Partnership (ERWP) focused on revitalizing their Watershed Awareness Campaign though designing a new newsletter, submitting articles to local newspapers, and engaging people through social media such as Twitter. The group produced three high quality newsletters, and submitted five articles to the newspapers sharing ERWP’s activities and success stories. ERWP’s newsletter has 100 subscribers and an open rate of 48-65%, with the industry average being 23.3%. They tweeted regularly to their 162 followers and are in the process of updated their website to keep content current and relevant. Through these efforts ERWP has raised its profile within the community, increased education and awareness, which ultimately helps ensure the integrity of the watershed.


Grant #: 05-FFCPPS-2013s

Location: Fish Creek Provincial Park Grant Amount: $7,500 Total Project Value: $115,500 Partners: Bow River Basin Council, Alberta Real Estate Foundation, Alberta Parks Tourism and Recreation, Wildlife Habitat Canada, ALS Laboratories, First Calgary, Alberta Conservation Association, Calgary Foundation, Cohen Foundation, Prospect Human Services, City of Calgary, Centennial High School, Alberta Invasive Species Council, The Venturers Society, St. Mary’s University


Project Summary: Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society (FFCPPS) worked on their 2013 Community Watershed Stewardship Project which included water quality monitoring, phase three of their watershed public awareness campaign and an invasive species strategy. The data and findings generated though the long-term water quality sampling will form the basis for their entire campaign, and will allow the group to effectively communicate ways for people to contribute to improving water quality. The public awareness portion of the project included watershed-based presentations, demonstrations, tours, performances and hands-on activities for the public. In total, over 5,000 members of the public were engaged in FFCPPS’s outreach initiatives. FFCPPS continued to remove invasive plant species focusing on Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR), as they have done for the past several years. 32 dedicated volunteers and 130 program participants collectively removed over 600 kg of invasive plant material from the park and, in a new vegetation monitoring program, two teams of volunteers collectively dedicated 157 hours to identifying and photo-documenting the plant species growing in two separate areas in the park. FFCPPS views all of their activities as a way to invoke the public’s stewardship ethic which contributes towards the sustainability of the park and watershed.

“The funds from the Land Stewardship Centre's Watershed Stewardship Grant have supported some of the wages and capital expenses associated with our Watershed Stewardship Project that are not typically covered by foundation grants. This year, with LSC's support, we engaged over 5,000 members of the public, bringing our total Watershed Awareness Campaign to over 15,000 Calgarians.”

Katie Pearson, Project and Programs Director


Grant #: 07-GWAS-2013s

Location: Ghost Watershed Grant Amount: $6,325 Total Project Value: $17,825 Partners: Bow River Basin Council Project Summary: In addition to growing its outreach, education and awareness program, Ghost Watershed Alliance Society (GWAS) expanded its collaborative efforts with the Ghost Stewardship Monitoring Group and motorized user groups in the local watershed. Outreach efforts included offering field trips of the Ghost Watershed to local schools and Walks in the Watershed, where the history, as well as the ecological features of the watershed, will be explained. GWAS believes awareness and education of current watershed users as well as school children, who are the next generation of users, is extremely important in order to maintain the integrity of the watershed. In all their messaging, GWAS emphasizes ‘how’ we as individuals should use the landscape rather than 'if' we use the landscape.

“Without the Watershed Stewardship Grant funding, we would not have been able to carry out an outreach and education program of this magnitude.”

Marina Krainer, Executive Director GWAS



Grant #: 08-LCARF-2013s

Location: Horse Creek Watershed Grant Amount: $7,500 Total Project Value: $17,425 Partners: Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society, Town of Cochrane, Bow River Basin Council, Alberta Ecotrust, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, Seniors for Kids, Calgary Field Naturalists, Nature Alberta Project Summary: Little Creeks and Rough Fescue Appreciation Society (LCARF) completed their second year of baseline water monitoring in Horse Creek. LCARF hired Palliser Environmental to take samples at three sites, 10 times between April and October. Throughout the course of the group’s monitoring they were able to determine that water from Cochrane Lake was causing deterioration in water quality in the lower reaches of Horse Creek. The data obtained in the water quality monitoring will be used to help develop an Integrated Watershed Management Plan if the group can obtain support from the surrounding municipalities. The group also engaged stakeholders and created awareness by holding a field day and information meetings about their activities since 2012. LCARF would like to complete a fisheries assessment with Alberta Conservation Association in 2014 to determine if the water from Cochrane Lake is affecting trout populations in Horse Creek.


Grant #: 16-WGPPS-2013s

Location: Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Grant Amount: $5,000 Total Project Value: $23,290 Partners: City of Calgary Natural Areas, City of Calgary Environment and Education Initiatives, Immigrant Services, Youth Central, Prospect Human Services Society, Nature Calgary Project Summary: Weaselhead Glenmore Park Preservation Society (WGPPS) preserved and restored naturally functioning ecosystems within Weaselhead Park. They also educated the public about conservation and environmental protection in their 2013 invasive plant program. They aimed to reduce the abundance of targeted invasive plants that interfere with ecosystem function and biodiversity; prevent new species of invasive plants from becoming established; increase understanding and awareness among the community of invasive plants, the problems they cause, and how to combat their spread; increase and disseminate experience gained since start of program in 2009; and ensure native vegetation recovers in weeded areas. In 2013, 136 volunteers donated over 800 hours to weeding, data collection, monitoring, and surveying. In addition WGPPS reached 3900 children and adults with information about invasive plant species during education programs. Following the success of their 2013 program WGPPS has approved a strategy for the 2014 season.


”The Program is an important part of the Society’s activities – offering opportunities to get involved and showing members that preservation of native vegetation is possible even in a heavily impacted urban park – that stewardship can make a difference. Members are also park-users and can see the progress the Program has made. Especially important has been the willingness of the ASN/LSC to fund over multiple years; visible progress in vegetation management takes time, as does building relationships with other organisations/stakeholders. When these stakeholders see the Society is able to maintain a long-term commitment to the Program they are prepared to put in resources of their own to support the Program (e.g. the City of Calgary).”

Sarah Nevill, Invasive Plant Program Coordinator Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society


Milk River Watershed The Milk River Watershed, located in the most southern part of the province, is the smallest of Alberta’s ten major river basins1, encompassing an area of 6,664 km2. It is unique; known not just for its dry climate, extraordinary landscapes and diverse plant and wildlife communities, but also for the direction in which the Milk River flows. As the northern-most tributary of the Missouri River, the Milk River is the only watershed in Alberta that drains south to the Gulf of Mexico. The headwaters originate in northwestern Montana. The river then enters Alberta and flows eastward through the southern portion of the province and into Saskatchewan, prior to looping back into Montana.


Red Creek Stewardship Group

Red Creek Stewardship Group Grant #: 14-RCSG-2013s

Location: County of Warner Grant Amount: $7,250 Total Project Value: $19,913.95 Partners: County of Warner, Milk River Watershed Council of Canada, Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society Project Summary: Lead by the County of Warner, at landowners’ requests, this project was initiated to start the Red Creek Stewardship Group. An information session and field day tour was held, which allowed residents to view what the watershed actually looks like, creating awareness around the issues, and identifying concerns and challenges in the area. Two riparian health assessments were carried out to develop a baseline to identify the current conditions of the creek, and potentially how those conditions can be improved. The group is dedicated to working together to improve the health of the Red Creek watershed and they have held two follow-up meetings to determine future projects.

“The Watershed Stewardship Grant funding has been vital in the creation of the Red Creek Stewardship Group. This funding provided the landowners the opportunity to come together not only to learn about the watershed but to come together as a community. This has enabled the stewardship group to successfully form and be involved in the watershed.”

Kerry Hyatt, Municipal Conservation Technician County of Warner

1 http://www.environment.alberta.ca/apps/basins/Default.aspx


North Saskatchewan River Watershed The North Saskatchewan River Basin covers approximately 80,000 km2 of the province. The basin originates in the Saskatchewan Glacier in Banff National Park and flows in a general eastward direction to the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. The Brazeau, Nordegg, Ram, Clearwater, Sturgeon and Vermilion rivers flow into the North Saskatchewan River as it passes across Alberta. Major centers within the basin include Drayton Valley, Rocky Mountain House, Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan and the Saddle Lake Indian Reserve.


Clear Water Landcare

Mayatan Lake Management Association

Wabamun Watershed Management Council

Wizard Lake Watershed and Lake Stewardship Association


Clear Water Landcare

Grant #: 03-CWL-2013s

Location: Clearwater County Grant Amount: $7,500 Total Project Value: $16,305 Partners: Clearwater County, Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society Project Summary: Clear Water Landcare (CWL) worked with the Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society (Cows and Fish) to inventory Prairie and Cow Creeks, as well as Swan and Cow Lakes to assist in developing a benchmark of riparian health in the region. The inventory builds on water sampling work done from 2002 to 2005 through EPCOR. This project will also help the group to build relationships with landowners in the area. CWL believes that increasing landowner awareness and building relationships in the area will lead to advancement of education and awareness of best management practices and ultimately on-the-ground practice changes. CWL shared their efforts and results with the community, at their flagship event Cows, Creeks and Communities.

“We have been able to obtain a [WSG] grant for a wide variety of projects and initiatives since 2006. Most of this work would have either been scaled back or not done at all without the grant to help us.”

Gary Lewis, Landcare Supervisor


Mayatan Lake Management Association Grant #: 10-MLMA-2013s

Location: Mayatan Lake Grant Amount: $7,500 Total Project Value: $71,873.06 Partners: University of Alberta, North Saskatchewan Watershed Association, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, Parkland County, Alberta Lake Management Society, Jackfish Lake Management Association, Agriculture Canada, GRUVPIX Inc., Parkland Institute, City of St. Albert, Ken Lemke, MLA. Project Summary: Mayatan Lake Management Association (MLMA) has developed a watershed management plan. The Mayatan Lake Watershed Management Plan is a collaborative planning initiative with the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance, Parkland County, the Government of Alberta, and other key collaborators such as local residents. MLMA’s management plan is built upon the foundation of the State of the Watershed report they completed in 2012. The Mayatan Lake Watershed Management Plan and accompanying implementation strategy provide long-term direction to improve or maintain the health of the watershed. Throughout the project, MLMA held workshops and meetings to consult and engage with stakeholders; many provided information on the watershed and the process of developing lake management plans. MLMA feels the greatest success of the project has been getting the buy-in necessary for the lake management plan; from local residents, other lake management associations, Parkland County, and Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development.

“Without the Watershed Stewardship Grant, our group would not have been able to undertake a project to develop a Watershed Management Plan, as our group does not have the technical expertise to carry out such a project. The MLMA is grateful for the funding that has been provided.”

Walter Neilson, Board Member MLMA


Grant #: 19-WWMC-2013s

Location: Wabamun Lake Grant Amount: $4,000 Total Project Value: $9,891.81 Partners: Aquality Environmental Consulting, Creative Color, Don Meredith, CFRN Television Project Summary: Wabamun Watershed Management Council (WWMC) worked with a consultant to prepare a State of the Watershed Report (SOW) for the Wabamun Lake Watershed. The information in the SOW will help to inform the group and the lake community of the current state of the watershed, and will be the basis for drafting an Integrated Watershed Management Plan. WWMC presented the SOW results to build support in the community, and to collect feedback and input for the development of an Integrated Watershed Management Plan. At their inaugural launch event they anticipated 100 attendees, but had nearly 200 people attend. The group has also presented the results to some of the local municipalities,


businesses, industry and First Nations in the region. They will continue to present the results of the SOW to educate and receive feedback from all sectors around the lake. With the SOW complete, WWMC will now being work with Parkland County and the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance to prepare a Wabamun Lake Watershed Management Plan.

“[The Watershed Stewardship Grant] allowed us to make a huge breakthrough in connecting with our stakeholders. The most important lesson we learned is that engaging the stakeholders is a complex task that requires hard work and a carefully designed communication plan.”

Kelly Aldridge, Chairman Wabamun Watershed Management Council


Grant #: stream of dreams 17-WLWLSA-2013s

Location: Wizard Lake Watershed Grant Amount: $2,225 Total Project Value: $17,220.59 Partners: Stream of Dreams Society, New Humble Centre School, Calmar Secondary School, Black Gold School District Project Summary: Wizard Lake Watershed and Lake Stewardship Association (WLWLSA), with New Humble Centre School, co-sponsored an eco-education initiative through the non-profit society, Stream of Dreams, which educates youth about watersheds. The program aims to make a difference in how young people treat rivers, streams, lakes and oceans, and the fish that live in them through a combination of instruction and art. The initiative was held during Education Week, when kindergarten to grade six students, school staff, parents and volunteers transformed wooden fish templates into works of art. The fish were then installed on the school’s fences along Highway 795 to remind passersby that we are all stewards of our environment. As a result of the project WLWLSA gained new volunteers, and received positive feedback from school staff and the community.

“The Watershed Stewardship Grant allowed us to bring education and awareness with regards to watershed protection and stewardship to our community. By targeting the youth in our community we were able to encourage future responsible water and land use. Through this grant we were also able to build community by partnering with the school and creating awareness of WLWLSA in the community.”

Catherine Holman, Secretary Wizard Lake Watershed and Lake Stewardship Association



Grant #: 18-WLWLSA-2013s

Location: Wizard Lake Watershed Grant Amount: $5,050 Total Project Value: $12,043.21 Partners: Aquality Environmental Consulting, Leduc County, County of Wetaskiwin Project Summary: Wizard Lake Watershed and Lake Stewardship Association promoted the Wizard Lake State of the Watershed Report. First, WLWLSA worked with a consultant to develop PowerPoint presentations, then the group met with the local county governing authorities, local residents, and members of the general public to educate and make them aware of watershed issues and how they can contribute to a healthier watershed and lake, as referenced in the state of the watershed report. As a result of the project, both Leduc County and Wetaskiwin County have assumed partnership roles, and they have each assigned two representatives to sit on the WLWLSA State of the Watershed Committee. WLWLSA plans to continue promoting the State of the Watershed, and working towards addressing riparian health and water quality at Wizard Lake.

“Without the Land Stewardship Centre support and funding, there would not be a Wizard Lake SOW. This project required many more volunteer hours than we anticipated. There was not the time or energy left for fundraiser activities. The grant was the bottom line.”

Carole Ellsworth, Board Member Wizard Lake Watershed and Lake Stewardship Association


Oldman River Sub-Watershed Located in southwestern Alberta, the Oldman River Watershed is a sub-basin of the South Saskatchewan system, which eventually drains into the Hudson Bay. The main tributaries of the Oldman River are the Livingston, Crowsnest, Castle, Waterton, Belly, and St. Mary rivers, which are in turn supplied upstream by numerous small streams and wetlands. The Oldman River has a drainage area of 26,700 km² and it is 362 km in length. Watershed Stewardship Groups

Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition


Grant #: 01-CWCC-2013s

Location: Castle Crown Wilderness Area Grant Amount: $7500 ($5,791 Spent) Total Project Value: $20,025 Partners: Oldman Watershed Council, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, Alberta Tourism Parks and Recreation, Mountain Equipment Co-op Project Summary: Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition (CCWC) originally planned on hosting an awareness walk from the Saskatchewan border to the headwaters of the Oldman River in the Castle area. However, due to unforeseen circumstances the walk had to be canceled, and instead CWCC focused efforts on building an interpretive kiosk in the Castle. The castle is a year round multiuse area, and it faces its own distinct challenges from the wide range of impacts such as hunting, fishing, off-road vehicles, industry development, snowmobiling and camping. The kiosk will raise awareness by providing information that all users can help in maintaining the health of the Castle and its watersheds by working towards sustainability through practicing good stewardship of the land. The kiosk offers not only interpretive messaging about the area, but also maps, information about CWCC and the issues faces in maintaining the watershed, and where visitors can go for more information on stewardship.

“The WSG funding has allowed us to build a much better structure and gives us the ability to offer more and better information. Water Stewardship Grant funding has helped the CCWC to provide opportunities and education for many people to become more familiar with the issues and how they can take part in maintaining the Castle.”

Carolyn Aspeslet, Executive Director


Peace River Watershed The Peace River begins in the mountains of northern British Columbia where it is influenced by the W.A.C. Bennett Dam. It then flows into Alberta, continuing northeast across the province through the town of Peace River and empties into the Slave River. At Peace Point the Peace River has a mean annual discharge of 68,200,000 dam3 and a drainage area of 293,000 km2. The Peace/Slave River Basin includes the Wapiti, Smoky, Little Smoky, and Wabasca rivers. It is the largest basin in Alberta, occupying approximately 30 percent of the province. The basin is predominantly covered by native boreal forest and is part of the Mackenzie River system, which eventually drains into the Arctic Ocean. Watershed Stewardship Groups

Zone 6 Regional Council of the Metis Association of Alberta (2012)

Clear Hills Watershed Initiative

Zone 6 Regional Council of the Metis Association of Alberta (2012)

Grant #: 22-ZSRCMAA-2012s

Location: Grande Prairie Grant Amount: $2,100 Total Project Value: $3,700 Partners: Metis Local 1990 members, Camp Tamarack, Ruperts Land Institute, Native Counselling Services of Grande Prairie, ACME Economic and Environmental Services Project Summary: The Zone 6 Regional Council of the Metis Association of Alberta is hosting a watershed science for youth project in the Grande Prairie area. Several youth undertook a chemical analysis of the Bear River in Grande Prairie where a general discussion of ecology, water and meteorology will took place. The groups participated in a simple assessment of the biophysical and chemistry aspects of the river through testing and observation with the use of water test kits and a classroom introduction to watersheds. The students tabulated all the readings and their observations over the event. Two young Metis groups participated in this project, one group of at-risk youth and a separate group of young women on a career options course. The Zone 6 Regional Council of the Metis Association of Alberta hopes that local Metis youth will become knowledgeable and interested in waters quality and quantity issues and get involved in local water-related projects.

“The project funding enabled the engagement of the Aboriginal community. Without it we couldn't have undertaken the work.”

Walter Andreeff, Project Lead



Grant #: 02-CHWI-2013s

Location: Clear Hills County Grant Amount: $6,500 Total Project Value: $25,755.76 Partners: Clear Hills County, Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, Hines Creek Composite High School, Woodmere Nursery, Eureka River Agriculture Society, Peace Country Beef and Forage Association, Alberta Trappers Association, Alberta Fish and Wildlife, Diashowa-Marubeni International Ltd. Project Summary: Clear Hill Watershed Initiative (CHWI) extended their water quality monitoring program to include a local lake which has high industrial activity around it. The group will use results collected through the program to monitor any changes in the water quality in the area. If a decline in quality is found, the group will develop a plan to remediate any issues. They are also focused on further development of their strategic plan, interacting with local schools though contests and hosting a community supper event. This year CHWI had 67 community members attend their annual supper, had over 230 visitors to a trade fair booth, and handed out 400 seedlings to community members. CHWI is continually working towards creating awareness and acceptance of their stewardship group within the county and encouraging adoption of best management practices for maintaining a healthy watershed.


Red Deer River Sub-Watershed Almost wholly contained within Alberta, the Red Deer River originates in the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Banff National Park, flows northeast and then southeast, joining up with the South Saskatchewan River just eight kilometers into the province of Saskatchewan. Although its headwaters are located within the Rocky Mountains, the Red Deer River receives minimal glacier runoff. It is fed primarily by snowmelt, groundwater, precipitation and inflows from its numerous tributaries. Consisting of a drainage area of nearly 50,000km2, the watershed is the largest sub-basin of the South Saskatchewan River basin. It encompasses 55 urban centers and 18 rural municipalities. Watershed Stewardship Groups

Gull Lake Water Quality Management Society

Medicine River Watershed Society


Grant #: 06-GLWQMS-2013s

Location: Gull Lake Grant Amount: $7,500 Total Project Value: $38,050 Partners: Red Deer River Watershed Alliance, Alberta Ecotrust, Ponoka County, Summer Village of Gull Lake, Summer Village of Parkland Beach, Alex Ross Family, Devon Canada, Inline Pigging Solutions, Heron Instruments, Oak Environmental, Matrix Environmental Project Summary: In 2012 Gull Lake Water Quality Management Society completed phase one of their aquifer mapping project, which included hiring a hydrogeological consultant to develop maps showing all the water well records in the basin. In 2013 they began phase two, which identifies all of the groundwater resources in the Gull Lake Watershed. All aquifers are identified as either hydraulically connected to the lake or not. The group ultimately wants to be able to use the information when working with municipalities to make recommendations for developmental controls on water wells being drilled in the area. For example, recommending that wells be drilled primarily in aquifers not connected to the lake, and where necessary, ensuring appropriate drilling depths are determined so that aquifers are not depleted if wells are connected to the lake. The group is waiting for the final report from their contractor so that they can plan future work and projects.

“The WSG funding has been the very lifeblood of our project. The 2012 grant enabled us to engage a very knowledgeable consulting firm to develop our project from a grain of a concept to a clear scope of work including schedule and realistic costs. The second grant for 2013/14 was almost a third of the funding for Phase 2 of the project.”

Trevor Wannop, Volunteer Project Manager



Grant #: 12-MRWS-2013s

Location: Medicine River Grant Amount: $2,800 Total Project Value: $43,003.34 Project Summary: Medicine River Watershed Society (MRWS) is following up on their 2010 grant project with a new riparian tree planting project. The group stabilized the creek bank and informed landowners about moving livestock back from the water’s edge. Ten volunteers spent more than 200 hours planting the trees and shrubs, placing mulch, raising barriers for wildlife to protect the trees and watering the trees. The responsibility of watering and maintenance of trees and shrubs has been turned over to landowners due to how important it is to protect the plantings until they reach a more mature stage, and the landowners have attended meetings to advise the group on their plantings’ progress. The group will continue holding meetings to increase community awareness, and they may stablish a demonstration site and agriculture tour in the future.

“Establishing riparian areas has shown community members how important it is to have clean, safe rivers, streams and creeks.”

Virginia VanOene, MRWS


South Saskatchewan River Sub-Watershed The South Saskatchewan River sub-basin straddles the border between Alberta and Saskatchewan, and eventually drains into the Hudson Bay. The river runs north, and then northeast until it crosses into Saskatchewan to join with the Red Deer River. It has around 14,000km2 of drainage area and the lowest level of precipitation in Alberta, allowing the climate to be classified as sub-arid to semi-arid. Watershed Stewardship Groups

Society of Grasslands Naturalists


Grant #: 15-SGN-2013s

Location: Police Point Park Nature Centre Grant Amount: $7,500 Total Project Value: $41,000 Partners: Medicine Hat Esplanade Art and Heritage Centre, SEAWA Project Summary: Society of Grassland Naturalists’ project “The Dancing River” has several components. The major component is the display which focuses on the geography of prairie watercourses showing how streams move and change with different flow levels. The display highlights how this change in rivers across the landscape is an important part of the ecological system in the prairies, as it creates habitat for wildlife, plants and people. Around 2000 people viewed and participated in the exhibit, and the exhibit got them discussing water in the region. The group also had cooperative programs, events and speakers organized with the local SEAWA Watershed Advisory and Planning Council and the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre. All activities promoted understanding a stewardship in Society of Grassland Naturalist’s region.

“We have a very limited budget for year round programming. Funding from the Watershed Stewardship Grant allows us to develop new exhibits and promote new programs, which leads to a better understanding of our watershed.”

Corlaine Gardener, Chief Park Interpreter


This Final Report for 2013 is also the last report associated with grant agreement #10-GRES13, which was a three year commitment from Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development. The three year assurance provided stability and continuity to the Watershed Stewardship Grant program, but more importantly, to the stewardship community who rely on the WSG funds to continue their work. The Watershed Stewardship Grant continues to enable Alberta’s stewards to accomplish initiatives that are enhancing their watersheds and positively impacting their communities. Over the course of the grant’s history, groups have completed a wide variety of projects ranging from invasive plant species removal to water quality and fisheries monitoring. In some cases, stewardship groups have also developed technical reports and state of the watershed reports demonstrating their increasing level of sophistication and maturity as they have evolved over time. 2013 was another very successful year for grant recipients. Of the 19 projects associated with the 2013 WSG grant round all were successfully completed. Projects from the stewardship community continue to demonstrate growing complexity with some 2013 groups executing state of the watershed reports, watershed management plans, and even aquifer mapping projects. Some groups are beginning to plan projects with outcomes as far reaching as being able to inform municipal decision makers to help with land use decisions. With projects contributing such significant results, the Watershed Stewardship Grant program is helping stewardship groups to legitimize stewardship in Alberta. Land Stewardship Centre remains committed to improving the Watershed Stewardship Grant Program. Every year the program is reviewed to ensure it remains relevant and responsive to the needs of the stewardship community and funders. Not only does the program provide some of the only consistent funding to groups who are working on multi-year projects, but it also serves to help increase the capacity and strategic planning of the groups it serves. Grant recipients continue to express their gratitude for the Watershed Stewardship Grant funds, without which they would not be able to implement their plans and deliver their projects. In addition, receiving consistent and regular funding has enabled them to create continuity for their grassroots initiatives to the benefit of many. Watershed stewardship groups continue to develop long-term relationships with local communities, NGOs, WPACs, municipal districts and counties to generate thousands of volunteer and in-kind hours which contribute to the success of their projects. The consistent leveraging of dollars against financial, volunteer and in-kind commitments permits the scope and reach of projects to far surpass the monetary value of grant funds provided. 2013 was another exceptional year for leveraging, the granted dollars were leveraged at a ratio of nearly six-to-one resulting in a total value of $675,146.78 which far surpasses the average of four-to-one leveraging. For more information on the resources developed as a result of the grant program, please contact Land Stewardship Centre at 1-877-727-5276 or email [email protected].

Report Summary


Appendix A: Total Value of the 2013 Watershed Stewardship Grant Program

Appendix B: 2013 Watershed Stewardship Grant Program Financial Summary

Appendix C: Three-Year Grant (10-GRES13) Summary

Appendix D: Three-Year Grant (10-GRES13) Detailed Revenue-Expense

Appendices


Appendix A: Total Value of the 2013 Watershed Stewardship Grant Program

Watershed Stewardship Projects—Cash Amount

Total grant project funding (#10-GRES13) 116,441.00

Leveraged funding 177,104.93

Watershed Stewardship Projects—Cash Subtotal 293,545.93

Watershed Stewardship Projects—In-Kind

Documented group volunteer time and in-kind (equipment materials, technical time, etc.) 292,920.59

Watershed Stewardship Projects—In-Kind Subtotal 292,920.59

Total Value of Watershed Stewardship Projects 586,466.52

Grant Program Administration and Delivery

Watershed Stewardship Grant Coordinator and LSC Staff(paid) 31,570.26

Land Stewardship Centre in-kind contributions 54,600.00

Grant Program Administration and Delivery Subtotal 86,170.26

Watershed Stewardship Grant Committee In-kind

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development 420.00

Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development 450.00

Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society (Cows and Fish) 325.00

Watershed Planning and Advisory Council (Bow River Basin Council) 500.00

Watershed Stewardship Group Representative 320.00

Watershed Stewardship Group Representative and Chair 495.00

WSG Committee In-Kind Subtotal 2,510.00

Total Value of Grant Administration and Delivery and WSG Committee In-Kind 88,680.26

Total Value of the 2013 Watershed Stewardship Grant Program 675,146.78

The following amounts have been used to calculate the value of in-kind contributions:

Volunteer Time $20/hour

Technical Expert $30/hour

Equipment Costs $40/hour


Appendix B: 2013 Watershed Stewardship Grant Program Financial Summary

2012 Watershed Stewardship Grants Project Grant Funding Leveraged

Contributions

Grant # Applicant Signing

Authority Requested Approved Spent Financial In-Kind

Total Project Value

22-ZSRCMAA-

2012s

Zone 6 Regional Council of the Metis Association of

Alberta Applicant 5,389.25 2,100.00 2,100.00 - 1,600.00 3,700.00

Total 5,389.25 2,100.00 2,100.00 - 1,600.00 3,700.00

2013 Watershed Stewardship Grants Project Grant Funding Leveraged

Contributions

Grant # Applicant Signing

Authority Requested Approved Spent Financial In-Kind

Total Project Value

01-CCWC-2013s


Applicant $7,500 $7,500.00 5,791.00 2,709.00 11,525.00 20,025.00

02-CHWI-2013s


Applicant $7,500 $6,500.00 6,500.00 890.76 18,365.00 25,755.76

03-CWL-2013s

Clear Water Landcare Clearwater

County $7,500 $7,500.00 7,500.00 8,805.00 - 16,305.00

04-ERWP-2013s


Applicant $4,000 $4,000.00 4,000.00 191.90 540.00 4,731.90

05-FFCPPS-2013s


Applicant $7,500 $7,500.00 7,500.00 67,000.00 41,000.00 115,500.00

06-GLWQMS-

2013s


Applicant $7,500 $7,500.00 7,500.00 18,650.00 11,900.00 38,050.00

07-GWAS-2013s


Applicant $7,500 $6,325.00 6,325.00 1,400.00 10,100.00 17,825.00

08-LCARF-2013s


Applicant $7,500 $7,500.00 7,500.00 4,625.00 5,300.00 17,425.00

09-MLBMS-

2013s


Applicant $7,500 $7,500.00 7,500.00 27.17 1,297.00 8,824.17

10-MLMA-2013s

Mayatan Lake Management Association

Applicant $7,500 $7,500.00 7,500.00 343.06 64,030.00 71,873.06

11-MLWS-2013s


Applicant $7,500 $7,500.00 7,500.00 12,170.38 40,718.35 60,388.73

12-MRWS-2013s


Applicant $5,600 $2,800.00 2,800.00 203.34 40,000.00 43,003.34

13-PLWA-2013s


Applicant $7,500 $7,500.00 7,500.00 14,500.00 1,400.00 23,400.00

14-RCSG-2013s

Red Creek Stewardship Group

County of Warner

No. 5 $7,250 $7,250.00 7,250.00 5,696.55 6,967.40 19,913.95

15-SGN-2013s


Applicant $7,500 $7,500.00 7,500.00 9,500.00 24,000.00 41,000.00

16-WGPPS-2013s


Applicant $5,000 $5,000.00 5,000.00 14,250.00 4,040.00 23,290.00

17-WLWLSA-

2013s

Wizard Lake Watershed and Lake Stewardship

Association Applicant $2,225 $2,225.00 2,225.00 14,470.59 525.00 17,220.59

18-WLWLSA-

2013s

Wizard Lake Watershed and Lake Stewardship

Association Applicant $5,050 $5,050.00 5,050.00 98.21 6,895.00 12,043.21

19-WWMC-

2013s


Applicant $4,000 $4,000.00 4,000.00 1,573.97 4,317.84 9,891.81

Total 123,125.00 118,150.00 116,441.00 177,104.93 292,920.59 586,466.52


Appendix C: Three-Year Grant (10-GRES13) Summary

Funds Received For 2013 Amount

Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Grant 10-GRES13 for 2013 Watershed Stewardship Grant Program

150,000.00

Funds from Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Grant 10-GRES13 (2011)

5,330.26

Total Funds Received 155,330.26

Unallocated Funds

2012 Watershed Stewardship Grant funds returned (Grant 10-GRES13) 5,260.69

Unallocated Funds 5,260.69

Funds Expended Amount

2013 projects funded (19 projects up to $7,500 each) 116,441.00

2013 Watershed Stewardship Grant administration costs (Grant 10-GRES13) 30,000.00

2011 Watershed Stewardship Grant administration costs (Grant 10-GRES13) 1,570.26

Total Funds Expended 148,011.26

Funds Remaining Amount

2013 Watershed Stewardship Grant funds (Grant 10-GRES13) 3,559.00



Funds Remaining 12,579.69

Grant Committee Expenses for 2011-2013 Amount

2011 Expenses 1,923.90

2012 Expenses 3,668.10

2013 Expenses 1,830.28

Total Expenses 7,422.28

10-GRES13 Funds Returned to Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development 5,157.41


Appendix D: Three-Year Grant (10-GRES13) Detailed Revenue-Expense

10-GRES13 ($450,000) 2011 2012 2013 Total

Government Grant Amount

$150,000.00 $150,000.00 $150,000.00 $450,000.00

Annual Grant Report Financial Revenue Summary

$159,907.242 $168,522.503 $155,330.264 $483,760.00

Committee Grant Allocation

$135,000.00 $135,000.00 $120,000.00 $390,000.00

Expended Prior June 30 $112,951.64 $131,082.62 $110,991.00 $355,025.26

Total Admin Costs $24,907.24 $33,522.50 $31,570.26 $90,000.00

Returned/Un-Granted Funds Prior to June 30

$2,048.36 $1,817.38 $5,610.00 $9,475.74

Expended Post June 30 $16,556.69 $2,100.00 $5,450.00 $24,106.69

Returned Funds Post June 30

$3,443.31 $0.00 $1,709.00 $5,152.31

Carry Forward Expenses $5,330.265 $5,260.696 $7,319.007

Committee Expenses $1,923.90 $3,668.10 $1,830.28 $7,422.28

Net Funds Post June 30

-$1,923.90 $1,592.59 $5,488.72 $5,157.41

2 09-Gres14 = $9,907.24

3 10-Gres04 = $18,522.50

4 10-GRES13 - 2011

5 $3,281.90 from 10-GRES04 + $2,048.36 from 10-GRES13 2011 Allocated to 10-GRES13 - 2013= $5,330.26

6 $3,443.31 from 10-GRES13 + $1,817.38 from 10-GRES13; requested for 2013 currently unallocated

7 Un-granted 2013 = $5,610 Returned 2013 = $1,709

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