Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan
Working together to develop Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan (CCAAP). Watch this page and the Town's official social media for updates.
Developing Local Strategies for Climate Resilience and Active Transportation
Developing High River’s first Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan - Draft Plan Review and Resident Survey
This project is being funded in whole by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre. The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre is a partnership of Alberta Municipalities, Rural Municipalities of Alberta, and the Government of Alberta.
- View the Draft Plan (PDF 12 MB)
- Take the Resident Survey - deadline is October 10
- Read the news story about the survey
- Click to open and print a two-page summary (image below))
Developing High River's Active Transportation Plan
‘Active Transportation’ includes sidewalks, pathways, multi-use trails and bike lanes that connect and allow people to get where they want to by foot, bike, wheelchair, assistive device, and other forms of micro-mobility such as e-scooters, e-bikes. The goal is to develop a local strategy focused on cycling, walking and other active transportation methods.
- View the Draft Plan
- The September 2023 survey is now closed. You are welcome to share comments or suggestions directly with our team by emailing planning@highriver.ca
Task Force
A Task Force made up of community members, Administration and a member of Council will help ensure community knowledge and experience are reflected in both of these plans.
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See the information below for more details:
Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan Information and Resources
Purpose of the Projects - Background Information about the Action Plans
Developing High River’s first Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan
The intent of this project is to:
- Build capacity within the community to understand the impacts of climate change.
- Identify actions that will build resiliency in the community.
- Draw on the experiences and knowledge of High River residents and engage with students.
The Town has received $80,000 in funding from the Climate Resilience Capacity Building Program to support the plan's development.
Developing High River's Active Transportation Plan
The intent of this project is to:
- Develop a local strategy focused on cycling, walking and other active transportation.
- The Town has received $50,000 in funding from Infrastructure Canada to complete an Active Transportation Plan.
Task Force
A Task Force made up of community members, Administration and a member of Council will help ensure community knowledge and experience are reflected in both of these plans.
What is a Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan?
The intent of this project is to build capacity within the community to understand the impacts of climate change and identify actions that will build resiliency in the community. To develop this plan, it is important to draw on the experiences and knowledge of High River residents.
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Climate Change in High River - What is it and how do we address it?
- To view the January 17 Open House Presentation about Climate Change CLICK HERE (PDF)
- Thumbnail images below will open larger images in the Open House presentation
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NEW DRAFT Active Transportation Plan added August 17, 2023
Click HERE to view the Draft Active Transportation Plan (PDF - 6 MB; 73 pages)
Climate Change Action Plan - Milestones to Plan Completion
Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan - Milestones to Plan Completion
Background Research | Research includes
| Initial information gathering is underway. Ongoing research will continue as required throughout the project. |
Open Houses | The Open House held on January 17, 2023 provided climate change information, insights into this project and themes. 2nd Open House April 17, 2023 at the Bob Snodgrass Rec Complex from 5-7 p.m. | Complete.
Read the 'What We Heard' Summary of Public Feedback received. |
| Vulnerability/Risk Assessment | Workshops with the Task Force community members and the Town's Senior Leadership Team | Complete |
| Develop a Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan | Underway | |
| Public Engagement on Draft Action Plan | ||
| Finalize Action Plan |
Watch for updates here and on the Town's official social media channels.
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What is an Active Transportation Plan?
- March 24 Update - Read the Active Transportation 'What We Heard' Report - a summary of resident feedback.
- To view the January 17 Open House Presentation about Active Transportation CLICK HERE (PDF)
- Thumbnail images below will open larger images in the Open House presentation
- Images include Open House exercises asking people to put dots beside images they 'wished to see' in High River. Results will be shared in the What We Heard feedback summary.
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Active Transportation - Milestones to Plan Completion
- Background Research
- Understanding Existing Conditions
- Open House - held January 17, 2023; 'What We Heard' and summary of community feedback
- Setting Future Direction
- Public Feedback Survey including proposed vision, goals and creation of an Active Transportation Network - we are here!
- Plan Development
- Reporting, including additional public engagement
- Finalize Active Transportation Plan Report for Council
- Estimated completion is July, 2023
Listen to Mayor Snodgrass's presentation to the Climate Change Webinar Recorded February 28, 2023
Listen again! Climate Change Webinar Recording
Recorded on February 28, 2023
In this online presentation Mayor Craig Snodgrass Shares High River's Story: Turning Adversity into Opportunity
- Listen to the recording - CLICK HERE. This will open the Introduction Page of the host Climate West.
- All Recording information and links to the presentation slides can be found on this page.
- Mayor Snodgrass's presentation starts at the 25 minute mark
- Go straight to YouTube for the presentation only - Click here and forward the bar to the 25 - minute mark for the Mayor's presentation.
Events and Information January - May 2023
Watch this page for updates.
DATE | EVENT / UPDATE | LINKS TO IMPORTANT INFORMATION |
| May 15 | Final What We Heard Report
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| April 17 | 2nd Climate Change Open House was held on April 17 from 5-7 p.m. at the Bob Snodgrass Rec Complex. Look for us in the lobby. Concession drink tickets and enter your name for a door prize - single use family pass to the Rec Complex! April 7 was the deadline to take the Active Transportation Plan Resident Survey: now closed, thank you! | |
| March 24 | Active Transportation Resident Survey
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February 28, 2023 | Climate Change Webinar - Listen AgainThis free webinar was organized with hopes of furthering understanding on climate resilience in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Please join us to hear from Environment and Climate Change Canada on their Map of Adaptation Actions tool, and from the Town of High River on their experience managing flooding and preparing for the future. Scroll above to find information to listen to the recording of Mayor Snodgrass as he presented about the Town of High River's experience - Turning Adversity into Opportunity, and outlined actions taken during and after the flood of 2013. | Listen to the Webinar Recording (YouTube link, forward to the 25-minute mark for the Mayor's presentation). |
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How do the Climate Change Adaptation & Active Transportation Plans fit with the Town Plan?
The 2022-2042 Town Plan is still in development. A first draft will be available for review this spring. Anticipated completion and review of the final plan is expected this summer. Here is how the Climate Action Plan relates to the themes identified by High River residents for the 2022-2042 Town Plan.
The Active Transportation Plan will also fit with the following Town Plan themes:
- Vibrant Parks, Trails and Recreation
- Health and Well-Being
- Infrastructure and Level of Service
- View this image as part of the January 2023 Climate Change Action Plan Open House Presentation (PDF)
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planning@highriver.ca
403-652-2110
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