Policeman's Flats - An Opportunity for Improved Access

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Bow River Trout  Foundation is looking for feedback from the fishing community with a proposal to for improved access to Policeman's Flats. 

Policeman's Flats - An Opportunity to Improve Access.

Following the 2005 flood the Policeman's Flats river access was completely reconfigured by the Provincial Government with the agreement of the property owner to a boat ramp with an adjacent vehicle parking lot. The site was reopened to the public with a belief it would never get destroyed by future flooding. A big mistake! The 2013 flood destroyed the site once again.

Debate has continued since that time as to what the future will bring for Policeman's Flats. As it stands the Provincial Government are proposing a new boat ramp on the north side of the river, but it will take some time, probably years before a plan is put in place. In the meantime little progress has been made to mitigate the flood damage at the existing site.

Bow River Trout Foundation has taken up the challenge with a proposal to upgrade and service the site until a new boat ramp can be built at a more favourable location. Remove of the large rocks that constitute a danger to access is our priority. Upgrades to parking and service are also being considered.

We are looking for feedback from river users on our proposal before we make the financial commitment to proceed.

The question:
What would you like to see improved at Policeman's Flats as short-term improvements until an alternative river access site is developed?

Barry White Photo

Bow River Trout Foundation

 

If a decision is made to move forward on this initiative support will be needed from the fishing community. Join BRT to support our initiatives.

https://bowrivertrout.org/membership-donations/