Nature centre aquarium shines light on watershed protection

A new living, interpretive exhibit at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre is giving visitors a close-up view of inhabitants within the Red Deer River.

The Dow Freshwater Aquarium is now viewable and contains local fish and invertebrate species which most wouldn’t be able to see through the river’s heavy sediment.

Tanya Wells, Public Programs Coordinator at the nature centre, says a glimpse into Red Deer’s underwater life will help citizens better understand why we need to protect our watersheds.

“While we use the river recreationally and also for our water, many people don’t realize what goes on below the surface. Theres a whole environment, and everything we can do have a great impact on it,” Wells says.