The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) has just released its decision approving the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project (SR1). We have not had a chance to review the decision by it can be found here: https://www.nrcb.ca/public/download/files/181340 Thank you to all all our CRCAG members for your support through the years. We will have more messaging on this to follow. Regards, Your CRCAG Board
The eighth-year anniversary, and some light at the end of the tunnel
It’s June 21st again. The longest day of the year. The summer solstice. And the anniversary of the largest natural disaster to impact Calgary and southern Alberta – the 2013 floods. Eight years later and we carry on. On the Elbow River, there is a light starting to show at the end of the tunnel. It’s a small pinprick of light – and we still have a journey ahead of […]
REGISTER: Bow River upstream reservoir engagement sessions in June
A series of stakeholder engagement events for the Bow River Reservoir Options project (BRRO) are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Public engagement activities are now underway for the second phase of the Bow River Reservoir Options (BRRO) initiative, a feasibility study. The study team wants to hear from anyone that lives, works or plays in the study area. We are interested in your input on what social, environmental, […]
Current river conditions, plus 2021 flood season resources
Flood season is upon us yet again (May 15 to July 15) and we are fast approaching the eighth anniversary of the Southern Alberta Floods. To keep things simple during these uncertain times, we’re sharing links to flood related resources, current river conditions, and a flood readiness newsletter from the City below. Visit Calgary.ca/floodinfo for information. Explore the interactive Calgary’s river flooding story map. Explore the recently released draft provincial flood inundation maps. Sign […]
Bow River update: upstream reservoir, Bowness barrier, Ghost drawdown study, more
For our Bow River members, we continue to hear your concerns about wanting to know what has been going on with respect to the Bow. Read through the most recent updates below and there will be more information to come this summer. Bow River Reservoir Options feasibility study underway The phase one conceptual assessment completed in March 2020, with the consultant’s (Wood Canada Limited) submission of the main report. Throughout […]
TransAlta agreement extended for 5 years
In April 2021, the Alberta government extended its Modified Operations Agreement with TransAlta for another 5-year term. Originally signed in 2014 and extended for 5-years in 2016, the agreement allows the government to modify operations at several TransAlta facilities to help protect communities along the Bow River against the impacts of both floods and drought. About Ghost Reservoir and FAQ 2014 TransAlta press release “TransAlta and Province Reach Agreement on […]
NRCB deliberating SR1 hearing, SR1 fieldwork is scheduled for spring/summer
While we wait for a decision from the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) following the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) public hearing in March, things have been fairly quiet in the news. But we did receive the latest SR1 update from Alberta Transportation, below. — MAY 2021 NEWSLETTERThe Springbank Off-stream Reservoir (the Springbank Reservoir or SR1) is a flood mitigation project that would mitigate future floods like the one that devastated Calgary and southern Alberta in 2013. The […]
NRCB hearing concluded, decision expected within 80 days
The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) hearing on the Springbank Offstream Reservoir (SR1) project has now closed. The 11-day oral hearing saw testimony from dozens of witnesses from March 22 to April 7, 2021. Our closing argument was presented on April 6, 2021 by our external counsel, Lou Cusano from the Torys law firm. If you missed it, you can watch a recording on the NRCB’s YouTube channel here: Hearing […]
Watch: CRCAG’s closing argument at 10:30am
Day 10 of hearing: The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) hearing has now moved into closing arguments. Our external counsel, Lou Cusano and Gino Bruni from the Torys law firm are expected to appear at 10:30 a.m. to give CRCAG/FFC’s closing argument. Tune into the livestream here. You can watch a recording of our March 23rd opening remarks on the NRCB’s YouTube channel here: Hearing day 2 (CRCAG/FFC at 5:21:30). For […]
Recording of CRCAG/FFC’s at hearing. Plus, next steps for hearing and beyond.
On Tuesday afternoon, together with Flood Free Calgary, we appeared at the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) hearing to give our opening remarks on the Springbank Offstream Reservoir (SR1) project. If you missed it you can watch a recording on the NRCB’s YouTube channel here: Hearing day 2 (CRCAG/FFC at 5:21:30). Our opening statement consisted of a very moving presentation from Co-Presidents Tony Morris and Brenda Leeds Binder, and Flood […]