The Town of Strathmore is located in the Bow River Basin watershed.
The Bow River Basin is fed by several tributaries including the Pipestone, Spray, Cascade, Kananaskis, Ghost, Sheep, Elbow and Highwood rivers which flow into the Bow River. The Bow River passes through 136 km of forest, foothills, muskeg, prairies and several municipalities before it enters an irrigation canal to Strathmore.
Natural sources of contaminants include wildlife and vegetation. The human sources of contaminants are primarily agricultural run-off and wastewater from upstream communities.
The Bow River Basin Council (BRBC) is a "multistakeholder, charitable organization dedicated to conducting activities for the improvement and protection of the waters of the Bow River Basin." Visit the BRBC's website to learn more about the Bow River watershed and the Council.