The Calgary River Communities Action Group (CRCAG) has remained steadfast in our mission to secure effective flood mitigation for the residents and businesses along the Elbow and Bow Rivers. As we mark a milestone with the completion of the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir on the Elbow River, our focus now intensifies on ensuring equitable and comprehensive protection for all communities along the Bow River. Today, we’re sharing our latest position statement, […]
SR1 opening, Relocated Ghost Dam option next steps, Flood Hazard Maps and Development Rules, and more
We hope you’ve all been well since we were last in touch and that you had a good close-out of 2024. Below we’ve recapped a number of flood related matters to bring you up to speed and share next steps. SR1 on track for spring 2025 operation SR1 is on schedule for spring 2025 operational status. Transportation has communicated that the project is now 90% complete and they’re pushing for March completion. This […]
Round 2 engagement open for Bow Reservoir project feasibility study – have your say!
The Province has launched the Round 2 public engagement for the Bow River Reservoir Project (BRRO) feasibility study. This engagement period is 3-weeks and will close on May 6, so get your survey comments in quick. Before you submit, visit the Virtual Centre. It features display boards, an interactive tool, a video and reports to help people learn more about the initiative and the feasibility study. Click here for the […]
CRCAG’s responses to the Calgary River Valleys Project survey — deadline March 3
Further to the newly released draft provinical Flood Hazard Maps, the City of Calgary is inviting public feedback on future floodplain policies and regulations for existing and new zones. We recognize digesting the survey materials and responding is a daunting effort, thus this resource has been provided as information for members to consider as they craft their own responses. Download the PowerPoint resource: CRCAG’S RESPONSES TO THE CALGARY RIVER VALLEYS […]
TONIGHT 5-8pm Public Input Event — Flood Hazard Mapping and Development Rules
As part of a public engagement campaign, the Calgary River Valleys Project (CRVP) is hosting a series of in-person drop-in sessions and virtual events to seek feedback on floodplain policy and land use decisions.TONIGHT — Feb. 21 5 – 8 p.m.Bridgeland Community Association (917 Centre Ave NE) The Government of Alberta recently released draft updated Flood Hazard Area maps for the province. In the new approach, there are now three […]
Calgary River Valleys Project – Flood Hazard Mapping and Development Rules: PUBLIC INPUT
What’s happening? The Government of Alberta recently released draft updated Flood Hazard Area maps reflecting the latest understanding of flood risk across Alberta, and a new approach to flood hazard area zones. All flood hazard area zones are defined to reflect a 1:100 flood, which is the provincial design flood standard. Essentially, how would water flow away from a river experiencing a 1:100 year flood event? In the new approach, […]
Tonight! Public engagement on floodplain regulations – City of Calgary virtual event
The City of Calgary is inviting feedback on future floodplain policies and regulations. There is a virtual engagement session running tonight, January 31 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. SPACE REGISTER HERE for the Jan 31 virtual event SPACE This event is part of a series of public engagement opportunities being hosted by the Calgary River Valleys Project (CRVP) between January 29 to March 3. We will be publishing a more detailed post […]
Draft Flood Hazard Area Maps have been released — what you need to know
The Province has published draft Flood Hazard Area Maps and public engagement is now open until February 12. Engagement is being conducted online through a 3-minute long survey. Before you submit the survey, we’re sharing Calgary-relevant information and surfacing key highlights you’ll want to consider. At our 2023 AGM in November, the matter of Flood Hazard Area Maps received significant interest. Both for the new designation of “high hazard flood […]
Bow River Reservoir January 2024 Update
The below update was distributed by the Province on January 14, 2024 to subscribers of the BRRO Email Updates list through the province. To join this list and receive these updates directly, subscribe here at the bottom of the page. The Bow River Reservoir Options Phase 2: Feasibility StudyJanuary 2024 Update Thank you for your continued interest in the Bow River Reservoir Options (BRRO) initiative. As part of our commitment […]
Summary of 2023 AGM
Our 2023 Annual General Meeting took place on the evening of Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Following association business, speakers from the province and city brought us up to speed on the status of upstream and local mitigation efforts, as well as flood mapping. Throughout the meeting we shared links to resources, all of which are available at the bottom of this email along with speakers’ slides. You can view the […]