What the 149 respondents said:
Survey Question: Which season( s) of the year are you seeing the most usage and / or impact by recreation and / or tourism in your area?
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Survey Question: How do you feel about this statement:“ There are too many recreational users and visitors in the front / backcountry areas of the Elk Valley / RDEK Area A”
The 149 Area A rural residents were also asked what words would describe what tourism in 10 years should look like in the area. The top common responses from the 177 that answered were:
• Sustainable / Balanced • Better Managed / Planned / Organized
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