Family and Youth South Sask River Testing

Family and Youth South Sask River Testing

Grab your gumboots! Come down to the river and collect water quality and invertebrate samples, then assess the river's health.

By South East Alberta Watershed Alliance

Date and time

Saturday, June 8 · 1 - 4pm MDT

Location

Police Point Park

1001 Police Point Drive Northeast Medicine Hat, AB T1C 1S4 Canada

Agenda

1:00 PM

Meet at first parking lot on the left when entering Police Point Park

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Sample the river, test the water, discuss results

About this event

  • 3 hours

At this fun and educational event, participants will learn how to assess water health and determine the current state of the South Saskatchewan River water at Police Point in Medicine Hat.

CreekWatch will discuss water quality and invertebrates (little citters) then explain how to collect samples. Sample containers will be provided along with relevant protective equipment.

After samples are collected, they will be tested for seven water quality parameters and compared to water quality guidelines. CreekWatch and South East Alberta Watershed Alliance will explain the connetion between water quality and ecosystem health.

Suitable for families with children and youth aged 8 and up. Bring your rubber boots!

Park at the first parking lot on the left when entering Police Point. CreekWatch and SEAWA will guide participants to the beach for sampling.

Tickets are free but there are only 30 spots available. Book yours now!

Frequently asked questions

What age children can attend?

Age 8 and up. Youth and adults welcome. The event is specifically geared towards families.

What do we need to bring?

Rubber boots, suitable clothes for along the river that day, snacks and drinking water.

What's the beach access like?

The beach is about a 100 metre walk from the parking lot and includes a short flight of stairs.

Are there any washrooms onsite?

The nearest washrooms are at the Police Point Park Nature Centre.

Are dogs allowed?

Dogs may disturb the sampling area, so please keep them on a leash or leave them in your vehicle.

Is it safe to collect samples from the river?

The sampling location is a shallow cobble beach. If the water is deemed too high, then CreekWatch staff will collect the samples for participants. CreekWatch has designated safety protocols and regularly offers this educational event to school groups in Calgary and Edmonton areas.

What does it cost?

Free! But there are only 30 spots available so get your ticket now. No walk-ups.

Organized by

South East Alberta Watershed Alliance

South East Alberta Watershed Alliance (SEAWA) is one of 11 watershed councils in Alberta that collaborates, educates and facilitates to achieve Alberta's Water for Life strategy. See www.seawa.ca for more.