Overview
We are gathering feedback on possible options to help reduce the effects of flooding and drought along the Bow River by increasing storage capacity. Your input will help us identify and assess the potential socio-economic, environmental, and other impacts of each option.
Additional water storage will significantly reduce the impact of severe weather events on Albertans who live, work and recreate in the Calgary area and on the provincial economy. Flooding that occurred in southern Alberta in 2013 alone caused more than $5 billion in damage in Calgary and surrounding communities.
Feedback gathered at this time will help determine which reservoir option, if any, should proceed to the next phase of the process. If an option proceeds, any feedback received will also inform future phases of the engagement.
Engagement timeline
*If a decision is made to proceed to this phase.
Get informed
This round of engagement focuses on the Relocated Ghost Dam and Glenbow East options only.
- Relocated Ghost Dam – An expansion of the existing Ghost Reservoir
- Glenbow East – A new reservoir between Cochrane and the Bearspaw Dam at the western edge of Calgary
Learn more about the Bow River Reservoir Options initiative:
Get involved
Participate online
Complete the online questionnaire between April 15 and May 6, 2024 to help us determine which, if any, option will proceed to Phase 3: Engineering and Regulatory Approval Process.
It may be helpful to visit the Virtual Information Centre (details below) and download and refer to the Option Evaluation Framework fact sheet while you complete the questionnaire.
Virtual Information Centre
You can learn about the work completed so far, the option evaluation process and the information we are gathering through Round 2 engagement by visiting the Virtual Information Centre.
The Virtual Centre features display boards, an interactive tool, a video and reports to help people learn more about the initiative and the feasibility study. It also includes opportunities to provide feedback on the Option Evaluation Framework, through the online questionnaire.
Visit the Virtual Information Centre
Outcomes
Your feedback will help us assess options to mitigate flood and drought impacts on the Bow River.
Contact
Connect with the Bow River Reservoir Options engagement team:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 310-3773 (toll free)
We welcome commentary about government policies and programs, however we will not tolerate comments that are offensive to an individual or an organization, rude or harassing in tone, or abusive to government staff. For more information, see our comment policy.
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If you have already signed up – we look forward to providing you with new information about the feasibility study and engagement opportunities as they become available.