slipp all-committee meeting: recreation management update 12-april-2012
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Shuswap Lake Integrated Planning Process (SLIPP) All-Committee MeetingRecreation Management Plan Update
Sydney Johnsen April 12, 2012 Quaaout Lodge
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SLIPP Recreation Management Plan Scope
Scope
§ Water based – focus primarily on lakes and up tributaries where significant activities take place.
§ Area – Shuswap, Little Shuswap, Mara and Adams lakes (linkages with NORD Sustainability Plan)
§ Framework will evaluate economic, environmental and social dimensions of recreation
Deliverables:
§ Current State Analysis of Recreation in the Shuswap Report
§ Recreation Management Plan
§ Consultation and outreach with SC, PAC, TT and public
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Proposed Project Plan
PHASE I - Complete Situational Analysis
A. Compile & Review Secondary Information i. Complete Draft of Situational Analysis Report ii. Identify and map known geo-referenced recreational assets iii. Review best lake based recreation management practices
B. Complete Gap Analysis
C. Undertake Primary Research i. Complete mapping ii. Confirm recreational use issues; identify community values iii. Identify current recreational use patterns during high season
D. Present Findings to SLIPP Steering Committee (SC), Public Advisory Committees (PACs), and Technical Teams (TTs)
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Proposed Project Plan
PHASE II - Prepare Recreation Management Plan (RMP)
A. Prepare Preliminary RMP
B. Review Preliminary RMP with SC, PAC & TT
C. Revise Draft and Prepare Final RMP
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Situational Analysis
What we know now
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Recreational Users
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Boating Rafting
Bird Watching
Swimming Fishing
Kayaking
Houseboating
Canoeing
Camping
Seadoos
Motorized & Non-motorized Recreational Activities
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Current Situation
Environmental
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Current Situation
Environmental Economic
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Current Situation
Environmental
Social Economic
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Environmental
Social Economic
Boating Rafting
Bird Watching
Swimming Fishing
Kayaking
Houseboating
Canoeing
Camping
Seadoos
Recreation Optimization Management Model (Draft)
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Recreation Management Issues
§ Recreational conflicts in high use areas
§ Lake Access
§ Noise
§ Waste management
§ Infrastructure
§ Habitat destruction
§ Water quality
§ Safety
§ Health
§ C & E
§ Cultural resource protection