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    Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada
    Park Management
    Cover of Waterton Lakes National Park Management Plan, © Parks Canada
    © Parks Canada

    Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada Management Plan -
    A portion of Waterton-Glacier International
    Peace Park

    Foreword
    Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada Management Plan

    A Vision for Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada

    1.0 INTRODUCTION
    1.1 A Park of Many Places
    1.2 Management Planning in the Mountain Parks
    1.3 Cornerstones of Success

    2.0 PLANNING CONTEXT
    2.1 Regional Setting
    2.2 The Community of Waterton
    2.3 Park Policy and Land Use
    2.4 Human Use

    3.0 A PLACE FOR NATURE
    3.1 Overview
    3.2 Threats to Ecological Integrity
    3.3 A Vision for Ecological Integrity
    3.4 Communicating the Need for Ecological Integrity
    3.5 Shared Regional Ecosystems
    3.6 Biological Diversity
    3.7 Air Quality
    3.8 Geology and Landforms
    3.9 Aquatic Ecosystems
    3.10 Vegetation
    3.11 Wildlife
    3.12 Indicators of Ecological Integrity

    4.0 A PLACE OF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
    4.1 Overview
    4.2 Strategic Goals
    4.3 Objectives
    4.4 Key Actions

    5.0 A PLACE FOR PEOPLE
    5.1 Overview
    5.2 Heritage Tourism
    5.3 Visitor Services and Facilities
    5.4 Awareness and Education
    5.5 Effective Human Use Management

    6.0 TRANSPORTATION
    6.1 Overview
    6.2 Strategic Goal
    6.3 Objectives
    6.4 Key Actions

    7.0 A PLACE FOR COMMUNITY
    7.1 Overview
    7.2 Role Statement
    7.3 Key Action

    8.0 A PLACE FOR OPEN MANAGEMENT
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Public Involvement
    8.3 Development Review Process
    8.4 Appropriate Use
    8.5 Regional Coordination
    8.6 Research and Information Management

    9.0 A PLACE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
    9.1 Overview
    9.2 Strategic Goals
    9.3 Objectives
    9.4 Key Actions

    10.0 PARK ZONING
    10.1 National Park Zoning System
    10.2 Zone 1 - Special Preservation
    10.3 Zone II - Wilderness
    10.4 Zone III - Natural Environment
    10.5 Zone IV - Outdoor Recreation
    10.6 Zone V - Park Services
    10.7 Environmentally Sensitive Sites

    11.0 SUMMARY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
    11.1 Background
    11.2 The Proposal and Its Impact
    11.3 Cumulative Effects
    11.4 The Policy
    11.5 Public Input
    11.6 Conclusion

    Table 1. Indicators of Ecological Integrity
    Table 2. Landscape Management Unit Habitat Effectiveness (HE) and Security (SA) Targets
    Table 3. Appropriate Use Criteria

    Map 1. Landscape Management Units
    Map 2. Park Zoning

     

    Last Updated: 2003-03-07 To the top Important Notices