shown volunteer programs, with community and organization support are very

effective and should be the direction to proceed.

3. Legislation

There are several legislative changes which when implemented will

or protect P.E.l.'s environmental resources.

improve

The recent alteration of the

Planning Act to permit better management of some of P.E.l.'s more scenic roads is an example of what legislative action can be initiated.

4. Planning

There is a good deal of room for improved planning.

Such action would

make it easier to anticipate problems, and perhaps overcome them before they

actually occurred.

important areas in their official plans which they wish to protect.

5. Economic implication of Conservation Activities

Some communities have already identified environmentally

There are many programs which combine improved conservation activities

with increased tourism potential for the area.

The improvements to the Morell

River and stocking programs which have resulted in a substantial salmon population,which could serve as an important tourist drawing card is an example.

6. Funding

Unfortunately conservation activities are not cheap.

The maintenance and

improvement of our province's resources, although inexpensive in the long

run will require funds in the short term.

It is hoped that the Government will address the Strategy in the spring sitting of the Legislature and that you will be able to see action soon there-

after.

Provincial Parks Winter Programs

Provincial Parks has an active program this winter.

follows:

Brudenell River Provincial Park 7 days per week

Brookvale Provincial Park Wednesday-Sunday

Mill River Provincial Park 7 days per week

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Although all parks are open for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, picnicking, etc., managed programs are available at Brudenell River, Brookvale and Mill River Provincial Parks. The days that these facilities are open and the activities available are as

Facilities

Groomed trails, Toboggan hill

Groomed trails, Downhill slopes, Toboggan hill

Groomed trails

Rental

Cross-country ski equipment, snowshoes. toboggans

Cross-country ski equipment, downhill ski equipment, toboggans

Cross-country. ski equipment, snowshoes