The Brilliant Suspension Bridge crosses the Kootenay River near Castlegar in a 2015 file photograph. It is part of Brilliant Bridge Regional Park, within the RDCK regional parks system.
Photo credit: Wtshymanski
NELSON — The Regional District of Central Kootenay board has adopted a strategy to guide decisions about regional parks, trails and water access over the next decade.
Approved at the Oct. 22 board meeting and announced Oct. 26, the Regional Parks, Trails and Water Access Strategy sets priorities for managing existing recreation areas and planning future improvements. The RDCK says the strategy is intended to help preserve natural areas, improve opportunities for outdoor recreation and inform investments across the district.
Its development included site assessments and research, Indigenous outreach, discussions with recreation and stewardship groups, and two rounds of public consultation. Residents and local governments also provided feedback.
A 10-year implementation plan accompanies the strategy. The board's adoption does not give blanket approval to the actions it identifies or allocate funding for every project. Implementation will depend on available funding, staffing and additional decisions by the board.
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