The Adopt-a-Stream Program

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The Adopt-a-Stream Program was initiated in 2001 for the purpose of increasing awaresness of stream and riparrian ecosystems through environmental education and stewardship. Participants in the programs can be groups or individuals who, becoming stewards of the stream, are willing to have a positive role in maintaining and/or restoring the health of such ecosystems.

Stewards of the stream have the satisfaction of knowing that they are protecting and cleaning up a portion of a creek or river. They receive formal recognition through public advertisements in the newspaper, brochures, and posters published for the Red Deer River Clean-Up as well as by on-site plaques.

The program involves the following basic steps:

1. Becoming a Stream Steward;
2. Researching Your Stream; and
3. Undertaking A Project.
   

Some Adopt-a-Stream projects could include: removal of trash, stream surveys, sampling, or rehabilitation projects. It is important to keep in mind that the main concern in all projects or undertakings is that Safety comes first!!

Since the Red Deer Adopt-A-Stream program was initiated, 5 groups have adopted portions of Waskasoo and Piper Creeks and the Red Deer River. Additional groups are expected to join up in the near future. With this ongoing effort, it is hoped that all portions of the river and streams in the city are adopted in the next 5 to 10 years. Additional restoration projects through this program are anticipated in the future. With ongoing effort and commitment, the restoration of the Red Deer River and the Waskasoo and Piper Creeks within the City of Red Deer can be accomplished.

For more information on the Red Deer River Clean-Up, the committee, or the Red Deer Adopt-A-Stream Program, contact Gordon Ludtke with EXH Engineering Services Ltd. at (403) 342-7650 or email gordon.ludtke@uma.aecom.com.