Click, click, click, click. Like the odometer on an old junker, the time just clicks by, moment by moment. The years (7), months (84), days (2,555), hours (61,320), and minutes (3,679,200) since the 2013 flood, just keep clicking by. And still not one stone has been disturbed upstream on the Elbow or Bow rivers, to effect the mitigation that this City and southern communities so desperately needs, as it always […]

Each year during flood season, the City of Calgary undertakes a flood readiness campaign to share flood-related information and resources. We’ve shared current river conditions from the City’s latest flood readiness newsletter below. Read the full June 2nd newsletter online including a boating advisory for the Bow and Elbow Rivers, information on understanding river flows, and recommendations for flood preparations during this COVID-19 pandemic. Visit Calgary.ca/floodinfo for information. Explore the interactive […]

With the flood season upon us and the seventh anniversary of the 2013 Southern Alberta Floods approaching, there is an abundance of media coverage to keep up with. For ease of reading, we have compiled media links below for you. Airdrie Today Rocky View County signs SR1 compensation agreement Calgary Herald Rocky View County drops opposition to Springbank dam process Flooding damages some pathways in Fish Creek Park Boating advisory […]

Last week we shared some preliminary information on what the City is doing to prepare for flood season during COVID-19. Additional details have now been provided by the City and are shared verbatim below. What residents can do to prepare While we can’t prevent flooding entirely, the best way to ease the added stress amid the COVID-19 pandemic is by taking simple steps now to be flood ready. Understand. Check […]

To manage spring runoff, there will be a controlled increase in flow on the Elbow River for the next day or so. Water treatment operations are a significant driver around the need to increase flows to 50 cms on lower Elbow. Flows will appear elevated and are triggering a couple of pathway closures but should not be problematic. The official advisory from the City is below. Calgary issues boating advisory […]

This week Fort McMurray is experiencing exactly what has been weighing so heavily on our minds: a flood and evacuation during COVID-19. 15,000 people have been evacuated and emergency crews have performed more than 200 rescues in areas where people were ordered to leave. “This is, to my understanding, the worst flood that this region has experienced in 100 years… This is a one-in-100-year flood… Just unfortunately, it is this […]

Canada’s regulatory system is broken. It’s what we’ve experienced the last six years, and it’s what former MLA for Calgary-Elbow Greg Clark discussed in his letter to the Calgary Herald this week. As we commemorate the sixth anniversary of the 2013 Southern Alberta Floods, we reflect on how far we’ve come but also on how far we’ve yet to go. “Both [previous] governments, and now the UCP, have followed the […]

Each year during flood season, the City of Calgary undertakes a flood readiness campaign to share flood-related information and resources. New this year: a river flooding story map and flood-themed walking tours. The river flooding story map is incredibly impactful and informative, especially the “flood map” tab. It’s why we’ve been at this for six years! We’ve shared the full City newsletter below. Additionally, you can find a roundup of flood season media […]

With the flood season upon us and the sixth anniversary of the 2013 Southern Alberta Floods approaching, there is an abundance of media coverage to keep up with. For ease of reading, we have compiled media links below for you. Airdrie Today Information session for more dialogue on SR1 project Province updates RVC on Springbank Reservoir project Calgary Herald UCP government hires lawyer to explore expedited construction of Springbank dam […]

With Calgary’s flood season fast approaching (May 15 to July 15), there are a number of flood-related events happening throughout the city in the coming weeks. To keep you in-the-loop during this busy time, we’ve listed upcoming events below.  Canada’s Emergency Preparedness Week This year, Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is May 5-11, 2019. Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place annually since 1996. It […]