In June, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) submitted a 16 question information request (IR) to Alberta Transportation requesting more information relating to the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project (SR1) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).   Since then, two more IR packages have been submitted to Alberta Transportation, Part 2 on August 20 and Part 3 on August 31, which together with the first IR total 86 questions.   The questions are quite detailed and […]

Earlier this year, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) invited public comments on the potential environmental effects of the Springbank Project and on the proposed measures to prevent or mitigate those effects as described in the EIA.   The CEAA received over 700 public comments, which are all now publicly available online here.   We’ve read through some of the comments and although most of what we read were copy-paste letters, there were also […]

Speakers to present on watershed management and planning at Bow River Basin Council forum   The Bow River Basin Council‘s next forum has been announced and will include presentations on water management and watershed planning.   Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: TransAlta Auditorium, 110 12 Avenue Southwest Details: Event is free to attend. Registration limited.   For a full list of speakers and to register, click here.   The Bow River Basin […]

CEAA submits information request, regulatory clock paused, and our thoughts   As part of its review of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) is able to submit requests seeking additional information to supplement their review.   On June 29, the CEAA submitted an information request to Alberta Transportation with 16 questions detailing gaps in the information contained in the EIS and/or […]

We recently learned that in May 2018 a Notice of Application was filed by six landowners seeking to quash the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)’s decision that the revised Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) conformed to the required guidelines set forth earlier by the CEAA.   Despite the application, we’ve been advised by Alberta Transportation that the regulatory process will proceed as planned and the court proceeding should not hold up any work in the interim. The matter […]

When pressed on whether he supports the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir Project – Calgary’s only hope for flood protection on the Elbow River – UCP Leader Jason Kenney said he is not committed to any one proposal. Wait … what?   As reported in the Calgary Herald, he said “some of the opponents of Springbank have raised some reasonable concerns” and that he would take “expert advice” on the project. Really?   Expert advice? Here’s a start:   […]

Large turnout out and Q&A period at 2018 Annual General Meeting   Our 2018 Annual General Meeting took place this past Wednesday evening, with speakers from the province and city bringing us up to speed on the status of upstream and local mitigation efforts.   CRCAG board member Greg Johnson headed up the evening,  welcoming everyone and giving thanks to the elected officials in attendance (thanks to Minster Brian Mason, Jeromy Farkas and […]

Thank-you: A (sorta) brief message to our fantastic members   Following our fifth anniversary “commemoration” Annual General Meeting last night, I’m compelled to offer a few thoughts and a tremendous amount of thanks.   We’ve had many requests for the link to the video we showed, made by a neighbour some years ago. No measure of eloquence can match its message, here it is: After the Flood – Our Journey by David Allen. […]

Tonight: Speakers will provide updates on provincial and local flood mitigation efforts   Our 2018 Annual General Meeting is tonight! Don’t miss your chance to hear first-hand what is being done to protect you and your community.   Access the full agenda here: 2018 CRCAG AGM agenda. No need to print, we will have copies for you at the event.   The meeting will start sharply at 7:00 p.m. There will […]

With the fifth anniversary upon us, there is an abundance of media coverage to keep up with. For ease of reading, we have compiled media links below for you.   Don’t forget, our AGM will take place tomorrow night (Wednesday, June 20) at National on 10th, 341 10 Avenue SW (not the one on 17th Avenue). Doors at 6:30 p.m., meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. sharp. View the agenda here.   660 […]