BC Wildlife Federation Says NO to Proposed Flathead National Park and Asks, What is Really Best for BC?
It is rumoured that Hillary Clinton may wish to add her name to the list of proponents for a National Park in the Flathead Valley of South Eastern BC. It is a concern of BC residents that many voices from the US have jumped on this “bandwagon” without doing their homework or taking into consideration the real needs, local wishes, or the economic consequences to British Columbians. The BC Wildlife Federation strongly opposes the initiative to create a National Park in the Flathead Valley. We believe it to be completely unnecessary and will only detract from the use, enjoyment and economic benefits of this region to the British Columbian economy. Upon analysis the BCWF feels that the current land use plan, the Southern Rocky Mountains Management Plan (SRMMP) adequately addresses the concerns brought forward by the proponents of this park proposal. The SRMMP is a powerful land management tool that will ensure the Flathead Valley eco-systems will remain intact for future generations of Bri
