Friday, May 31, 2013
Fish
The official music video for Craig Campbell's, hit single, "Fish." Featuring World Fishing Network's Mariko Izumi.
Snow Pack - May 31 2013
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One week ago today, we were in the third day of a fairly significant three day rainfall event. We were told that the cold rain we experienced was falling as snow in the high country. The snow pillow graphs certainly confirm that.
In more than one instance, that snowfall resulted in raising the level of the snow pack back to where it was prior to the snow melt that began in early May.
Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season
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Looking for trout over the next hill. ;-) May 2012
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Calgary Ukrainian Festival 2013 - Sat/Sun June 01/02
Calgary Ukrainian Festival 2013 - Sat/Sun June 01/02
A family-freindly festival featuring all things Ukrainian. Includes performers from across Calgary and Alberta, homemade, traditional Ukrainian food, and an elaborate market for Ukrainian souvenirs.
http://www.calgaryukrainianfestival.ca/
Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season
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Monday, May 27, 2013
Looking back at the Bow River - 2012 Season
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Sunday, May 26, 2013
Today along the Bow River - May 2013
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Results of the rain we had last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Pay attention to the signs. :-)
Bowmont Park project to enhance urban oasis, cut pollution to Bow River
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| Judi Vandenbrink of the Silver Springs Community Association says the city’s proposal for the Bowmont Park Natural Area will “bring back the ecological integrity of the area.” Photograph by: Tijana Martin , Calgary Herald |
Bowmont Park project to enhance urban oasis, cut pollution to Bow River
By Eva Ferguson, Calgary Herald May 24, 2013
“We have a world-class trout fishery, yet we are putting all this pollution into the river and it needs to stop,” said Chris Manderson, natural area management lead with the city’s parks department.
Read story here: http://bit.ly/132RpMQ
Bowmont Park Improvement Project (Provide Input): http://bit.ly/Ke5fRF
Take survey here: http://bit.ly/18tddER
Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Ottawa to fund $5M study of effects of climate change on western Canadian rivers
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John Pomeroy, Canada research chair in water resources
and climate change, said research into Western Canada’s river systems is
especially important as Alberta aims to prove it is developing the oilsands
responsibly. “It makes sense for Canada to be investing in this,” he said. Photograph
by: Calgary Herald/Files, Calgary Herald
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Ottawa to fund $5M study of effects of climate change on
western Canadian rivers
By Colette Derworiz, Calgary Herald May 24, 2013
From the Rockies to the Prairies and the Arctic to the
United States border, a $5 million investment will allow scientists to study
Western Canada’s major river systems and how they are affected by climate
change.
John Pomeroy, a professor at the U of S who conducts
research out of the Marmot Creek Research Basin in Kananaskis Country, said the
federal funding will have a tremendous impact across the Prairies.
“It provides some good core funding for the next five
years for myself and a number of other people who are working in the Rockies,
from Kananaskis right up into the icefields,” he said. “We’ll be looking at the
impact of snowpack and changing glaciers and changing forest cover — which are
all shifting in response to the changing climate — on our water supply.”
Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season
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Friday, May 24, 2013
Today along the Bow River - May 2013
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Today's High 8 °C , rain, wind avg 16 max 37, Bow River at Calgary flow 235 cms at 3:00 pm.
The figure above is the Bow River below Carseland. Interesting to see that it increased from 205 cms at 5:00 pm yesterday to 429 cms today at 5:00 pm!
The flow rate at Calgary experienced only a marginal increase. That means lots of water is coming into the Bow River below the Calgary station, from Elbow River, Nose Creek, Fish Creek, Pine Creek and Highwood River.
Fortunately, the rain is supposed to be easing off by tomorrow morning (Saturday).
Drift boat for sale
Drift boat for sale
Clackacraft 17 foot forward weight driftboat for sale. Nice shape !
Complete with anchor, floor anchor system, anchor nest, wooden oars, trailer, plus full spare tire. Year 2000.
$5000 firm.
Contact: Ellen Thomas
1-587-777-5112 (text this # preferably instead of telephone calls)
18th Annual Festival of Quilts (Calgary) - May 24 & 25, 2013
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Western Canada's largest outdoor quilt show returns to Heritage Park for its 18th year! View hundreds of beautiful home-made quilts as they adorn the homes, shops and streets of the historical village. Pick up supplies and inspiration from the Merchant's Mall, learn something new at the workshops and bring home your own stunning quilt from the returning consignment quilt sale.
More information here: http://bit.ly/YVU3A8
Looking back along the Bow River - 2012
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Today along the Bow River - May 2013
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Today's High 9 °C , light rain to rain, wind avg 15 max 37, Bow River at Calgary flow 190 cms at 6:00 pm.
"There is the potential for up to 40 mm of rain in Calgary Friday. Light rain will continue to fall on Saturday, then drier weather can be expected Sunday. In addition, more snow can be expected Friday night and early Saturday in the foothills." - David Spence, CTV Calgary
International Day for Biological Diversity - May 22
International Day for Biological Diversity
Water Matters (Alberta) writes: "Today is International Biodiversity Day, May 22nd, let's make sure aquatic habitat is preserved for some very sensitive species."
http://www.saveoursara.ca/
Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
May 20-26 is Drinking Water Week.
May 20-26 is Drinking Water Week.
Make a pledge with other Canadians to save water in 2013!
http://www.drinkingwaterweek.org/challenge
Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Today along the Bow River - May 2013
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A great looking raft with a fishing frame was on the Bow today, along with a handful of drift boats.
Tomorrow looks like another good day, before some rain forecast for Thursday.
Today's High 22 °C, partly cloudy, wind avg 20 max 43 max gust 63, Bow River at Calgary flow 140 cms.
China's Water Woes
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| Photo: A villager carries buckets of water from a white polluted stream which is used for his daily drinking water, in Dongchuan district of Kunming, Yunnan province. (Reuters/Stringer) |
China's Water Woes
The Current/CBC May 10 2013
China's thirsty in its search for reliable aqua pura. Its farms and factories demand more, so Beijing seeks more control over its lakes and streams.
And that's bringing it into conflict with neighbouring countries that rely on waters that flow through China.
LISTEN HERE: http://bit.ly/197V8KP
Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season
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Monday, May 20, 2013
Today along the Bow River - May 2013
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The forecast for a rainy long weekend that we kept hearing last week never really happened. The closest we came was yesterday, with a few showers.
Today's High 20 °C , scattered clouds, wind avg 10 max 32, Bow River at Calgary flow 140 cms.
Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season
Photo, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved 2012
Trout Unlimited Canada Alberta Provincial Biologist Brian Meagher presenting "Canaries in the Creek". May 2012
Learn more HERE: http://bit.ly/13CawMA
Learn more HERE: http://bit.ly/13CawMA
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Today along the Bow River - May 2013
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Setting out on an overnight camping trip on the Bow River
Today's High 16 °C , overcast with light rain shower early afternoon, wind avg 14 max 32, Bow River at Calgary flow 136 cms.
Let me try! Let me try!
Blackbird watching the mayflies?
TUC - Stewardship License Pilot Project
Stewardship License Pilot Project
Trout Unlimited Canada writes: "The Stewardship License Pilot Project is a collaborative effort between Trout Unlimited Canada and the Fish and Wildlife Division of Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resources Development. Additional support has been provided by Devon Canada and the Alberta Conservation Association’s Grant Eligible Conservation Fund.
This innovative project builds upon the successes of the Quirk Creek Brook Trout Suppression Project, using angler education as a management tool for fisheries. For more information including how you can become involved please visit the Stewardship License Pilot Project page on our website."
Learn more here: http://www.tucanada.org/index.asp?p=2167
Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season
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Saturday, May 18, 2013
Today along the Bow River - May 2013
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| This young man was doing a credible job of casting with his fly rod as the boats drifted by. All photos, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved 2013 |
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| Although the clouds were around all day, there was lots of sunshine to be had. |
We got a lot of photos today (as we do most days) and it was hard to narrow the collection down to three. As it was Saturday, we saw lots of families, both floating and fishing along the banks. In the end, we chose two photos with kids, with a fairly solid drift boat shot in the middle. Hope you enjoy them.
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| This boy was fun to watch for a few minutes. In turn, he was watching his father's every move. |
Today's High 20 °C , mostly cloudy with light rain showers late afternoon, wind avg 10 max 33, Bow River at Calgary flow 130 cms.
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