PeterSL Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 We received the following message: As you are likely aware, the provincial government recently announced a proposal for a mix of parks and public lands in Bighorn Country. TUC is in the process of reviewing the proposal to develop a position and we intend on submitting a letter early in the new year. If you have feedback on the proposal, please feel free to share your thoughts with me. In general, we are supportive of the proposal as it recognizes the importance of this region which forms the headwaters of the North Saskatchewan and Red Deer rivers and provides habitat for native fish including Bull Trout. The proposed new Wildland Park and Public Land Use Zones will provide the province the tools to better manage the region into the future. There are opportunities to improve the proposal, for example, setting limits on OHV trails and linear disturbance. Public consultation is ongoing until January 31. There is a survey online which I encourage you to complete: https://talkaep.alberta.ca/bighorn-country. There will also be a few public information sessions in the coming weeks. Lesley PetersonAlberta Provincial BiologistTrout Unlimited Canada 1-800-909-6040 or 403-221-8360 403-875-3264 lpeterson@tucanada.org www.tucanada.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSL Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 The online survey on the Bighorn proposal is now open until Feb 15th. https://talkaep.albe...bighorn-country The Chapter is also considering submission of a letter to the Minister to express the views of members on the proposal. Should you have any comments that you wish to share please post here or email to Newsletter@nlft.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemo99 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 This site has a few 'stock answers' if you want to copy and paste.https://cpawsnab.org/bighorn-country-survey-comment-guide/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSL Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 TUC's position on the Bighorn proposal is contained in a letter to the Minister from Silvia D'Amelio https://tucanada.org/tuc-speaks-on-bighorn-country-proposal/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSL Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 The attached letter was sent from Northern Lights Fly Fishers to the Minister of Environment and Parks. It was written to reflect comments received from members regarding the Bighorn Country Proposal and the Aims and Objectives of the Chapter. As such the letter is supportive and focuses on the perceived impact of the proposal on the watersheds and the fish in Bighorn Country. It does not directly address concerns raised by some members of the public related to restrictions on hunting, horseback riding and OHV use etc. Whether or not you agree with the position expressed in the letter please consider providing your personal opinion to AEP via the survey or by letter. The online survey on the Bighorn proposal is open until Feb 15th. https://talkaep.albe...bighorn-country Letter re Bighorn Country Proposal.docx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisS Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Peter great letter. Hit the major concerns dead on. DennisS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSL Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 Thanks, Dennis. Any credit goes to Jim O'Neil who drafted the bulk of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipperdan Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Thanks Peter for all you do for the club, cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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