Should Wildlife Fencing Changes Be Approved for the Springbank Flood Reservoir?
Official title: Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project Public Notice Public Comments Invited on Proposed Amendments to the Decision Statement
Alberta wants to change the fencing around a flood control reservoir near Calgary. The original plan required wildlife-friendly fencing to let animals pass safely. Now the province wants to reroute some sections and add barbed wire on two private properties to keep livestock off the road. This consultation asked whether these changes should be approved.
Why This Matters
Live near the Springbank reservoir site? These fencing changes could affect how wildlife moves through the area. Ranchers nearby may see changes to how livestock is managed around the project. The reservoir itself is designed to protect Calgary from floods like the devastating 2013 event.
What Could Change
If approved, some wildlife-friendly fencing will follow a different route than originally planned. Barbed wire fencing will be installed on two private properties. These changes would amend the legally binding conditions attached to the project's 2021 approval.
Key Issues
- Should the wildlife-friendly fencing trajectory be changed from the original approved plan?
- Should barbed wire fencing be allowed on two private properties to prevent livestock from accessing the road?
How to Participate
- Review the draft analysis of the proposed changes to understand what's being proposed.
- Submit comments online through the project home page on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry.
- If you prefer a different format, contact IAAC at conditions@iaac-aeic.gc.ca.