"We saw the gravel bar really increased during during the 2013 flood, and then after the flood, it started to vegetate. So we've got a little mini poplar forest growing on that gravel bar." The Alberta River Surfing Association and Alberta Whitewater Association have advocated for a recreational wave at the spot, and provided the city with feedback from river users. The City of Calgary has released a preliminary report into a proposed project to create a permanent recreational wave on the Bow River, just outside the city’s bustling downtown. Andrea Juska, a volunteer with the Alberta River Surfing Association, said she felt goosebumps when first seeing the city's architectural renderings.