The Shuswap Trail Alliance is going to be hosting recreational trail access planning public information and input sessions in the region this fall.
Sessions are as follows:
• Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7 to 9 p.m. at Malakwa Community Hall.
•Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7 to 9 p.m. at Falkland Community Hall.
• Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7 to 9 p.m. at Blind Bay Hall.
• Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7 to 9 p.m. at Celista Community Hall.
Everyone is invited. Watch for additional sessions to be posted.
The agenda will include a short information presentation on the Regional Recreational Access and Trail planning process at 7 p.m., followed by an opportunity to help update the regional recreational access routes and trails inventory, and highlight those areas that should be considered a priority for improved management.
As well, individual submissions are invited and can be submitted through the new trail report hotline at trailreport@shuswaptrails.com. Send comments on the following: What are the recreational trails and routes that you consider a priority for improved access management? And why?
The Shuswap Recreational Access and Trail Management Planning process will include an inventory of existing and proposed recreational trails throughout the watershed, an environmental audit of those trail systems, First Nations reviews, community participation to establish management priorities, and the creation of a Shuswap Trails Protocol to give direction to future planning and management.
The process has been initiated by leadership from the Shuswap Lakes bands of the Secwepemc First Nation, the Shuswap Trail Alliance, Columbia Shuswap Regional District Parks, Shuswap Tourism, and the provincial Recreational Sites and Trails Office.
Local organizations are invited to assist with the Recreational Access and Trail Management Plan. To get involved, call 250-832-0102.
