Our Vision

Our vision is to preserve the integrity of the Bow River Valley through diligence, public education, and working with other like-minded organizations.

The Society for the Preservation of the Bow River Valley in South Calgary is a not-for-profit organization. The Board of Directors are volunteers who are passionate about the Bow River Valley and its preservation. Our roots originate in the residential community of Cranston, where a group of citizens identified a need to bring awareness of the local environmentally sensitive area and future development.

We built our voice by collaborating with local authorities. We are involved with the City of Calgary, developers, community centres, area city councillors, and other societies.

This approach allows us to voice concerns and offer improvement suggestions for sensitive areas like land, wildlife and plant/vegetation so that the Bow River Valley remains as natural as possible for everyone to enjoy in the future.

Wildlife

The Bow River Valley is an inviting home to many animals, including beavers, coyotes, moose, deer and more fauna. They are an addition to the ecosystem and add to the charm of our communities. While they positively contribute to the environment in certain aspects, they can also present some challenges. So, when living alongside wildlife, respecting these animals is important. Here are some resources on how to safely enjoy the Bow River Valley with our wildlife neighbours.

Respecting Nature Living with Wildlife Tips to Respect Wildlife

Urban Coyotes

Beavers

Moose

Deer

Vegetation

The Bow River Valley is a lush area full of a variety of flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees. They are beautiful to experience, and they also help support local wildlife. However, they can also be quite sensitive. You must look, smell or touch the plants gently to appreciate and learn more about them. Any adverse actions could threaten the plants or entire ecosystems, including wildlife. Find more information on what plants & vegetation you can find in the Bow River Valley.

Fish Creek Provincial Park - About Plants

Escarpment

Escarpments separate two level land surfaces, the Bow River Valley and the land above. Erosion created the escarpments along the Bow River by wearing away rock through water. Centuries of history have been revealed through the layers along the exposed escarpment. Building foundations, machine parts and even older remains from pre-contact Indigenous sites features such as stone circles, hearths, and animal bones have been found.

View Map of Escarpment Cranston Archaeological Summary