Legislation has been introduced to expand B.C.’s parks and protected areas system, contributing to existing ecosystem conservation and expanding opportunities for outdoor recreation. The additions include the following lands in the Thompson Okanagan region:
Blue River Black Spruce Park (near Blue River): 59 hectares to protect a wetland and the ecological integrity of the North Thompson River.
Edge Hills Park (near Clinton): 50 hectares to enhance wildlife connectivity and protection of the Fraser River bluffs.
Okanagan Mountain Park (near Kelowna): 21 hectares to enhance wildlife connectivity and species protection, along with the addition of the Golden Mile Trail for recreation.
Gladstone Park (near Christina Lake): six hectares to add additional shorefront lands on the north end of Christina Lake, which is an important kokanee spawning area.
To further protect lake values, 27 hectares of lake foreshore would be added to Christina Lake Park, Kootenay Lake Park, Gladstone Park, and Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Park.
Boundary modifications to correct administrative errors and address safety issues would also be made at Big White Mountain Ecological Reserve.
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