We are the voice of our rivers
Land Use Education
Land use and development practices are critical to watershed health. Like all rivers, the water quantity and quality in the Bow and Elbow Rivers are impacted by how the land is used within their watersheds. With the support of the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program, Calgary River Valleys provides educational information to the public, and land use decision-makers, about practices that may limit negative impacts on our rivers, creeks, and wetlands.
Brown Trout Counts & Education
Brown Trout spawn in the fall, and each year, CRV conducts a count of spawning nests, or redds, and also provides an opportunity to observe and learn about Brown Trout spawning activity. These annual projects are supported by funding from City of Calgary Water Services.
Riparian Restoration
Over the last several years, Calgary River Valleys has been restoring sections of degraded riverbanks within Calgary, with funding from the Government of Alberta’s Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program. These projects are intended to improve the health and functionality of the riparian (transition) area between the aquatic environment and the uplands area.
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Today is our annual count of Brown Trout Redds (spawning nests) in the Elbow from the Glenmore Dam to Fort Calgary. This Citizen Science project is supported by @cityofcalgary Water Resources.
So, you may see some folks rafting & walking in the river today. Below pic fr Bow
It’s #WorldRiversDay! Alberta’s rivers have tremendous ecological, social and economic value.
Did you know that Alberta is home to seven major river basins and most Albertans get their drinking water from rivers that originate along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains?
111 years wasted when we could have acted to avoid climate collapse but instead fossil fuel companies lied and fueled the problem and our politicians repeatedly failed to do what is needed.
We still have a window to avert disaster but it gets shorter by the day. #ActOnClimate
Perfect flight conditions to see and hear Sandhill Cranes in #AB. Be extra aware to the east!
Calgary River Valleys
We are the voice of your rivers! A community-based, collaborative, non-profit, non-governmental, urban environmental planning and education organization.
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"Hello everyone. As you may know Calgary River Valleys has been carrying out a Riparian Restoration on 40th Avenue at the Elboya Bridge. The end is in sight, but some of the most stubborn weeds are still there.
You are cordially invited to join us from 8:00-11:30 am on Neighbour Day, June 21 to help finish the job, and allow for native plants to flourish on the riverbank.
Gloves, some tools, coffee and snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring your own digging implements to make removing these invasives easier.
For more information contact Simone at: [email protected].
Thank you!"
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