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 vegetation and monitor its success over time, and
• Educate the public about the value and function of riparian zones in our ecosystem.

Although this project is focused on the Elbow River, the group seeks to protect and improve all of Calgary’s rivers, creeks, wetlands and watershed resources.
 

Now that the “riverbank makeover” is completed, the public is invited to visit the site to learn about what was planted, where, and why.

Calgary River Valleys Riverbank Makeover Reveal Day
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018
Time: 1:00 – 3:30 PM 
Location: Private residence – go to the Sandy Beach side of Riverdale Avenue and look for the Calgary River Valleys pop-up in front of the house
Parking: There is street parking available on Riverdale Avenue.
 

Riverbank restoration improves and maintains the health of river-adjacent areas as well as the quality and quantity of water flowing through Calgary’s rivers and creeks and offers a number of ecosystem benefits. 

Calgary River Valleys, (CRV) is an independent, not-for-profit, volunteer-led organization, dedicated to building a strong and effective voice for river valleys protection and water quality in Calgary. For more information, visit calgaryrivervalleys.org or email CalgaryRiverValleys@outlook.com. CRCAG is not affiliated with or in any way connected with CRV.

This project is in alignment with the City’s recently adopted program, the Riparian Action Program, which is designed to improve and maintain the health of river-adjacent areas as well as the quality and quantity of water flowing through Calgary’s rivers and creeks. CRV has received funding from the City of Calgary to complete this project. For more information visit calgary.ca.

Media coverage:

• Global News – Calgary volunteers use nature to prevent flood damage on Elbow River (video)

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@crcactiongroup.com.
 

Regards,
 

Your CRCAG Board