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.   We’ve learned that this application has been withdrawn. The federal court hearing that was scheduled for November has been canceled and this matter will not proceed any further.   […]

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 […]

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 […]

Last day of Springbank Project public comment period   Today is the last day the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency will accept public comments on the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project environmental assessment.    If you haven’t already written in, please do. It will only take a moment to get your thoughts typed out and hit send!   The easiest way to write in is via email to CEAA.Springbank.ACEE@ceaa-acee.gc.ca. You can also send in your feedback via post.   […]

Calgarians voice their opinion in support of Springbank Project   We are fast approaching the June 15 deadline for public comments on the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project environmental assessment.    To those who have already written into the CEAA with your opinions: thank-you! We appreciate your strong words and commitment to this important cause.   We’ve compiled a few of the submissions that were shared with us; a few quotes […]

Deadline for your feedback is June 15 – don’t miss it!   The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency’s (CEAA) public open houses wrapped up last week, however, the 45 day period for public input will remain open until the (extended) June 15 deadline.   Your silence is as good as a vote against Springbank.    You better believe opponents of the Springbank project will be relentless in their feedback to the CEAA. We […]