Overview
We gathered feedback from Albertans on the draft land use plan for the Springbank off-stream reservoir to inform future use of the project lands.
This project is designed as a dry reservoir that will hold water from the Elbow River during a flood emergency to reduce the risk to downstream communities and landscapes. When the area is not being used for flood mitigation and operational activities, the land may be used for other purposes.
The Springbank Off-stream Reservoir Land Use Plan will help define the location, context, restricted access areas and closure scenarios for project lands. It will also provide policy direction guiding land access and use for First Nations, and the general public.
Input received
Public online survey
Albertans shared feedback on the draft land use plan for the Springbank off-stream reservoir project through an online survey from February 12 to March 17, 2024.
Indigenous engagement
Indigenous communities and organizations shared feedback on the draft land use plan for the Springbank off-stream reservoir project through an online survey from February 12 to April 14, 2024. Additional feedback was shared through one-on-one meetings.
Thank you to all who participated with this engagement.
How we got here
Land use committees
The draft land use plan was developed with input from 2 land use committees representing:
- Indigenous communities and organizations
- local municipalities
- stakeholders
- landowners
- community groups
The First Nations Committee emphasized the importance of the land for its natural value and First Nations’ priority access and use of the project lands to exercise of treaty rights and traditional uses.
The Joint Land Use Advisory Committee developed a Springbank Off-stream Reservoir Land Use Plan Recommendations Report that addressed land management, public access and use of the project lands. The report was considered in the development of the draft land use plan.
Outcomes
Your input will be used to help finalize the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir Land Use Plan and ensure safe and responsible use of the project lands. The final land use plan is expected to be completed by spring 2024.
Resources
Contact
Connect with the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir Land Use Planning team:
Email: [email protected]