Much has been written about the true end goal of Yellowstone to Yukon (Y2Y) which is regulating land use, and controlling how land is used. Canada is heavily attacked by Y2Y and recently, because of Y2Y's partnership with the Alberta government, just as it is here, Alberta citizens will lose all control over how they are allowed to use their land.
Just announced was the intent of the Alberta government to create a park "system" that will overtake all land that is not currently designated as protected. It essentially implements Y2Y's goal of using that land for their connectivity agenda. This plan will include a wildland park, three provincial parks, and four public recreation areas. Forty million dollars will be spent on designing how that land can be used and creating regulations on how it can be used. That is what this is about, it isn't about protecting anything. Of course, Y2Y is drooling over this announcement. All of their hard work has come to fruition, dictators over land use. To really get a sense of what this means one just needs to take a look at the phony government survey being put out for comments. In reality, the majority of Albertans oppose all of this. The survey is available to look at in the above link, but here are some highlights on which they want comments, specifically how one feels about what they would be allowed to do in each of the newly designated "parks". Try to imagine if these questions were being asked about Island Park and what your thoughts are to redesign how it is used. These are just some of the examples pulled from the survey. Notice all the designations for everything you would do, what you would be allowed to do, where you would be allowed to go, and how you would be allowed to stay. If this were an Island Park survey would you approve? Tourism Development Tourism facility and visitor attraction development is not compatible with the backcountry-wilderness experience and management intent of a Wildland Provincial Park. However, small-scale rustic facility opportunities may be compatible. What would be your level of support for the following outdoor recreation and nature-based tourism experiences and services? a). Designated backcountry trail networks b). Designated backcountry non-motorized camping areas including equestrian camping areas c). Backcountry travel opportunities (e.g.guided tours, hut to hut) Opportunities for tourism and facility development would be identified through planning. These may include camping, small-scale eco lodges, and comfort camping which may be associated with visitor services facilities (such as food and beverage service). a). Designated backcountry "un-serviced camping areas" b). Designated “limited serviced camping areas” c). Designated frontcountry and vehicle accessible facilities and staging opportunities e). Small-scale eco-lodges, Comfort Camping f). Tourism attractions (e.g. via ferrata) c). Designated backcountry non-motorized camping areas including equestrian camping areas d). Backcountry travel opportunities (e.g. guided tours and activities) a). Range of Fixed Roof accommodation (e.g. comfort camping, lodging, cabin opportunities, etc.) c). Visitor services (e.g. retail, food sales, rentals, etc.) d). Front country, vehicle accessible facilities and OHV staging opportunities a). Range of Fixed Roof accommodation (e.g. wall tents, cabins) There is more in the survey explaining the necessity for this, after all, it must be all about conservation and protection, not use. If you noticed the reference to "...meeting global standards for protected areas" by Y2Y they are referring to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) of which they are a member. Global standards for how we are allowed to use our land. No more going into the back country, seeing a sight without a guide, having a local business provide what you need, just think amusement park or zoo. That is what this is all about. Take note from Alberta, they are suffering from the destructive Y2Y agenda. This is what it will look like for us if we do not stop it. And don't think it can't happen here, it can, and we are seeing some of it with the overpass issue, the agenda is the same. Non and regulated use.
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