CalgaryRiverValleys

CRV champions & engages the public in protection, appreciation & stewardship of Calgary's rivers, creeks, wetlands & watersheds. We are the voice of our rivers.

[CalgaryRiverValleys @clgrivervalleys]

Today is our annual count of Brown Trout Redds (spawning nests) in the Elbow from the Glenmore Dam to Fort Calgary. This Citizen Science project is supported by @cityofcalgary Water Resources.
So, you may see some folks rafting & walking in the river today. Below pic fr Bow

[Alberta Environment and Protected Areas @AB_Enviro]

It’s #WorldRiversDay! Alberta’s rivers have tremendous ecological, social and economic value.

Did you know that Alberta is home to seven major river basins and most Albertans get their drinking water from rivers that originate along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains?

[Mike Hudema @MikeHudema]

111 years wasted when we could have acted to avoid climate collapse but instead fossil fuel companies lied and fueled the problem and our politicians repeatedly failed to do what is needed.

We still have a window to avert disaster but it gets shorter by the day. #ActOnClimate

[CalgaryRiverValleys @clgrivervalleys]

@savenosecreek @riverwatch_ab Nice work!
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[Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek]

Crayfish are an invasive species in Nose Creek… Please feel free to remove as many as you want from the Creek. #SaveNoseCreek #SNCwatershed #yyc #RockyViewCounty #Airdrie #yyccc #abpoli #cdnpoli

[CalgaryRiverValleys @clgrivervalleys]

Correction, the drip irrigation system is not solar-powered, it is on a timer. Today is last installation day.

[CalgaryRiverValleys @clgrivervalleys]

It’s Day 5 of our 2023 Riverbank Makeover project in Elbow Park. Today our contractor, @leafninjas is installing the solar-powered drip irrigation system that will automatically water the new plantings & wildflower pollinator garden when it’s sunny outside.

[CalgaryRiverValleys @clgrivervalleys]

The beige mats around the new shrubs will help prevent weeds from sprouting nest to them to compete for nutrients & they’ll also hold moisture & release it slowly. The logs next to the new plantings provide wind shelter & pollinator habitat.

[CalgaryRiverValleys @clgrivervalleys]

Today is Day 4 of our 2023 Riverbank Makeover project in Elbow Park w/ @leafninjas
Today we’re planting more native shrubs & native gardens for pollinators. Pic of drilling into birch stump is for solitary bee habitat. Logs are placed for critters & shelter for baby plants.

[CalgaryRiverValleys @clgrivervalleys]

It’s Day 3 of our 2023 Riverbank Makeover blitz. Today is additional weed removal & we’ll be starting to plant the new Native Plants, such as Wild Rose, Wolf Willow, Sandbar Willow, & a native wildflower pollinator garden. Want to volunteer? https://t.co/Nu9M5t5qO4

[CalgaryRiverValleys @clgrivervalleys]

It’s Day 2 of our Riverbank Makeover project for 2023 with @leafninjas . Today is invasive weed removal: Burdock (see pic)Tansy, Thistle, Ox-Eye Daisy, etc all coming out before native plants start getting planted Wednesday. Plus we found a baby vole! Volunteer spots still avail.

[CalgaryRiverValleys @clgrivervalleys]

Some of the large logs / branches will be left on the site for bird & pollinator habitat & to serve as “nurse” logs for future plants to grow on. You can sign up to volunteer for Tues to Fri. Scan the QR code on the pic.

[CalgaryRiverValleys @clgrivervalleys]

Today we’re starting the hard work on our new riparian restoration (Riverbank Makeover) site on the lower Elbow River with @leafninjas . Today is dead & aggressive invasive tree removal. Tomorrow is smaller invasive weed removal. Wed thru Fri is re-planting with native plants

[CalgaryRiverValleys @clgrivervalleys]

Want to contribute to the public conversation about the river valleys in Calgary? Public engagement by the @cityofcalgary starts today! See below for dates/times of other opportunities & visit the City's website at https://t.co/zi4hdMLPVi for info/to provide feedback until June 5

[Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek]

Please join us on Saturday April 29 at 1pm for our #CityNatureChallenge Event. We’ll be documenting what we find and contributing to Calgary’s numbers as we complete against cities around the world! (4/4)
#yyc #rockyviewcounty #airdrie #SNCevents

Sign-Up: https://t.co/Fl9G73zHCD

[Andrew Yule @YuleLoveYYC]

Hey Millennials - The @inaturalist app is basically REAL LIFE POKEMON SNAP! But also has Real Life Scientific Applications! This weekend as part of the #CityNatureChallenge go out and “CATCH EM’ ALL!” #yyc @CityNatureYYC @NatureYYC #Airdrie #Cochrane #Okotoks #RockyViewCounty

[Nose Creek Preservation Society @savenosecreek]

It’s #NationalVolunteerWeek and we are highlighting #SaveNoseCreek volunteers.

Today it’s Dr. Sami Houry who has been heavily researching the Historic Trails (North Trail / Wagon Trail) in Nose Creek. His work has pointed out how little “undisturbed” land is left.
#SNCvolunteers

[CalgaryRiverValleys @clgrivervalleys]

We @clgrivervalleys will be at the @PermacultureYYC Cabin Fever event Saturday Apr 15. Stop by our booth to chat & learn about the riparian restoration projects we've been working on & we have planned for 2023. It's at the Kerby Centre, 1133 7 Ave SW between 10:30 am & 4:30 pm

[CalgaryRiverValleys @clgrivervalleys]

@ratliw Provide your feedback on plan to develop a 10-year Weaselhead Habitat Management Plan. Feedback is due by March 31: https://t.co/bXpnR1nIQy
Spread the word!