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Ardley Reservoir Study survey

Ardley Reservoir Study survey

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Introduction

The Government of Alberta is assessing options to increase water storage capacity and enhance water security in the Red Deer River basin. A scoping and feasibility study is being conducted to examine the feasibility and impacts of the design, construction and operation of a new dam and water storage reservoir hearing your input about the Ardley Reservoir Scoping and Feasibility Study.

The study will include fieldwork to assess the technical feasibility of the three options identified during scoping, and will carefully evaluate their cultural, social, economic, engineering and environmental considerations. Your input is an important part of the study, which will provide information to assist the government decision on whether one of the options should undergo further evaluation, including additional engineering, detailed design, and regulatory approvals.

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The survey takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete and closes July 30, 2026.

  • General Feedback
  • Tell us about yourself

General Feedback

The general study area is outlined in purple on the map below:

Ardley reservoir scoping and feasibility map
The following questions ask about possible positive or negative impacts, during both construction and operation, if a dam and reservoir were built.
What environmental impacts do you expect?
What social impacts do you expect?
What cultural or historical impacts do you expect?
What economic impacts do you expect?

Three dam and reservoir options are being assessed in the study, as shown on the map below and in the fact sheet.

Ardley dam sites
Which option do you think could provide the most benefit:
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statement: I support building a new dam and water storage reservoir on the Red Deer River, near Ardely.

Tell us about yourself

Where do you live?
Do you currently own property in the study area?
Do you currently work in the study area?
Do you participate in recreation and tourism experiences within the study area?
Do you identify as Indigenous?
Are you providing feedback on behalf of an organization, community, or interest group?
Which group are you providing feedback on behalf of?
How was your experience sharing your input today?
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