Alberta Habitat Management Society


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Why are riparian areas valuable to agricultural producers, communities & society? Riparian areas provide:

	Abundant forage and improved opportunities for long-term sustainable farms, ranches & communities
	A buffer and filter to improve and maintain water quality
	A 'sponge' to hold water, improve forage production and provide a drinking supply
	Shelter and habitat for livestock and wildlife

The Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society, more commonly known as 'Cows and Fish':

Strives to foster a better understanding of how improvements in grazing and other management of riparian areas can enhance landscape health and productivity, for the benefit of landowners, agricultural producers, communities and others who use and value riparian areas.

We are available to help landowners, agricultural producers, stewardship groups and communities to:

Understand riparian area functions and values
Examine and monitor the health of their riparian areas
Evaluate and suggest management strategies

Digital Story of the Month

Title: How Will You Remember Me?

Description: Butters Ranching Ltd is a commercial cow-calf ranch located northwest of Cochrane, alongside the Rocky Mountains and astride Robinson Creek which flows through the ranch. The ranch philosophy is to manage the land for the legacy to their children and grandchildren and the responsibility to maintain healthy, productive lands for society over economic considerations.

Did You Know?

When given a choice, cattle will drink from a trough eight times out of ten, even if they have access to surface water.

If you have wetlands, creeks or rivers, consider an off-site watering system for your livestock to maintain the quality and supply of water.

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