Plan contributes to protecting the environment and connecting Canadians to nature in the aspen parkland.
National parks are gateways to discovering, learning about, and connecting with nature. Parks Canada is a recognized leader in conservation, taking actions to protect national parks and national marine conservation areas and contributing to the recovery of species at risk.
The management plan for Elk Island National Park was tabled in Parliament recently. Reviewed every ten years, management plans are a requirement of the Canada National Parks Act and guide the management of national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas.
The updated plan for Elk Island National Park outlines the following key strategies:
1. Strengthening Relationships with Indigenous Peoples in the Spirit of Indigenous Stewardship
2. Working Towards Ecological Integrity in the Park
3. Working with Others in Support of Ecological Sustainability on the Broader Landscape
4. Creating Connections and Inspiring People
5. Responding and Adapting to Climate Change
The management plan for Elk Island National Park was based on input from Indigenous partners of Treaty 6 and the Métis Nation of Alberta, member organizations of the Beaver Hills Biosphere including provincial and municipal representatives, local residents, and visitors. Through this management plan, Parks Canada will protect an important example of natural heritage in Canada, engage and collaborate with Indigenous Peoples as well as continue to collaborate with regional stakeholders to provide opportunities for Canadians to experience and discover our environment in new and innovative ways.
The Elk Island National Park Management Plan is available for viewing on the Parks Canada website at:
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/elkisland/info/plan/gestion-management-2023.
