The Plan, informed and developed from extensive consultation with residents, businesses and stakeholders, created the following focus areas and strategic directions:
The Sustainable Management focus area was the basis for the RDEK Area A & Tourism Fernie Sustainable Tourism Project. The project aimed to further consult Area A( rural) residents and create recommendations and immediate priority actions to support natural assets, resident quality of life and user / visitor experience to remain intact for future generations, primarily within Area A of the RDEK. Action items might include creation / improvements of adequate facilities / access including parking, washrooms, river access, and signage, communication strategies, dispersion strategies, monitoring / enforcement, mitigation strategies, ongoing metrics on usage volumes and impacts, and more.
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