We understand there are many documents to navigate in order to fully understand the progression of the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project (SR1), so we have compiled a list of key documents to make that process a bit easier.   We’ve included dates and notes to help you understand why these documents are important and where they fall on the SR1 timeline.   Key documents relating specifically to Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir […]

Over the past few months, the Calgary River Valleys organization has been working to improve riparian health on the banks of the Elbow River.   A test site has been established in the riparian zone of an Elbow River-adjacent property and, through the use of this model project, the group hopes to:   Research about people’s knowledge of riparian issues, Complete field work to modify an Elbow River adjacent homeowner’s riparian zone with new […]

In a letter to Alberta Transportation’s (proponent of the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project) Minister Brian Mason last month, Calgary-Elbow MLA Greg Clark called on the government to ensure they undertake comprehensive, two-way consultation with Indigenous peoples.   Read the September 28 media release publicizing the letter here.    Reflecting on the recent Federal Court of Appeals ruling on the Trans Mountain pipeline and the focus on Indigenous consultation contained in the […]

Bow River Basin Council’s quarterly education forum a valuable resource for watershed information   The Bow River Basin Council hosted their quarterly educational forum last month. We found the event to be very informative and we encourage you to attend future events.   For those who missed it, we’ve summarized the event and provided links to a few of the presentations.   The BRBC forums are free events open to the public. […]