One of the biggest remaining hurdles for the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project (SR1) was provincial cabinet approval of the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) decision. That hurdle has now been cleared.🙌 #abflood protectcalgary.com/sr1-approved-b…

We are all watching in horror as British Columbia grapples with its devastating, widespread flooding. If you feel compelled and are able to help, we’ve included a list of disaster aid and donation options below. #bcflooding protectcalgary.com/how-to-help-bc…

CRCAG was borne 100 months ago, just weeks after the 2013 floods. With SR1 shovels in the ground this spring, 9 years after the flood — this 100-month milestone is a grim reminder of the monumental effort ahead for upstream mitigation on the Bow River. protectcalgary.com/another-milest…

In 2021, we saw significant milestones achieved on critical flood mitigation infrastructure for Calgary. Yet, while we were protecting ourselves, our neighbours in British Columbia were being subjected to their own dose of devastation. protectcalgary.com/in-the-news-20…

"Communities & property owners need to be partners in reducing losses by undertaking mitigation activities to reduce the severity of wind, water, wildfire... largest role falls upon all levels of gov't to protect Canadians from catastrophic weather events."theconversation.com/insurance-isnt…

The B.C. flood estimate is only 25% of the insured damages done in Calgary’s flood. Why the discrepancy? #bcflood #abflood Canadian Underwriter loom.ly/IpHqaAI

2021 marked the sixth-most expensive year on record for severe-weather-related insured damages. Of the top 10 highest loss years on record, seven occurred within the last 10 years and nine within the last 17 years. DailyHive IBC loom.ly/VdgJQus

"Work on adaptation can’t wait. The urgency is warranted. The costs of extreme weather events — economic, social, and environmental — are going up and outpacing the work being done on adaptation." globalnews.ca/news/8526590/c…

NEW: City of Calgary is constructing a berm near Centre Street and there will be road closures in place around 3rd Street SW and Centre Street effective at midnight tonight. #YYC #YYCcc Global Calgary

Chief Henry says there will be some basement flooding in some communities near the rivers. She asks residents with a sub-pump to use it. #YYC #YYCcc Global Calgary

City of Calgary says it is confident it can maintain flows on the Elbow River, but that is contingent of the rainfall on the southern slopes of the rockies. #YYC #YYCcc Global Calgary

Chief Sue Henry is expecting areas in Bowness and Sunnyside to be impacted by the rainfall. The city will be releasing maps so people can see which properties may be affected. #YYC #YYCcc Global Calgary

The City of Calgary says it expects the weather system to impact the Bow River more than the Elbow River because of where the rain is coming down. #YYC #YYCcc Global Calgary

WATCH: Austin Lee reports from Prince's Island Park as heavy rainfall hammers Calgary and throughout southern Alberta. #yyc #yycwx #abstorm #abflood calgary.ctvnews.ca/video?binId=1.…

Great thread Emma May, thank you! We certainly have learned a lot in nine years ❤️ stay safe. #abflood

NEW: Bouchart says unless there are significant changes, the city will be able to manage the flows on the Elbow River. He says the Bow River levels are forecasted to stay below levels that would trigger evacuations. #YYC #YYCcc Global Calgary