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We've recently received reports that there have been new No Parking signs installed in the Zopkios parking area. This severely limits parking in the areas with trailheads for Needle, Nak, Coquihalla Summit, and other destinations popular for both winter and summer use. This not only greatly reduces recreational opportunities in that immediate area, but also puts further pressure on other areas that are already in high demand. Additionally, having cars towed from this area during bad weather is a safety concern. If someone comes off the trail cold and fatigued to find their vehicle gone, there is no easy way to get assistance.
** Sonia Furnstenau <Sonia.Furnstenau.MLA@leg.bc.ca> Green/Cowichan Valley
 
** Jordan Sturdy <Jordan.Sturdy.MLA@leg.bc.ca>  
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** Kelly Greene < kelly@kellygreene.ca>
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** David Eby <david.eby.mla@leg.bc.ca>
 
If you are disappointed by the lack of consideration for recreationalists, '''we invite you to write an email or letter to your elected representative'''.
 
=== Who Should I contact? ===
* Relevant MLAs
** Kelly Greene < Mailto:kelly@kellygreene.ca > NDP/Richmond-Steveston, Minister of the Environment Parliamentary Secretary
** Jordan Sturdy <Mailto:Jordan.Sturdy.MLA@leg.bc.ca > Liberal / West Vancouver-Sea to Sky
** Sonia Furnstenau <Mailto:Sonia.Furnstenau.MLA@leg.bc.ca > Green/Cowichan Valley
** David Eby <Mailto:david.eby.mla@leg.bc.ca > NDP / Vancouver-Point Grey
* Ministers
* Ministers
** Transportation: Claire Trevena<Minister.Transportation@gov.bc.ca>
** Environment: George Heyman <Mailto:ENV.Minister@gov.bc.ca >
** Environment: George Heyman <ENV.Minister@gov.bc.ca>


* Deputy Ministers
* Deputy Ministers
** Kevin Jardine     <DM.ENV@gov.bc.ca>
** Kevin Jardine <Mailto:DM.ENV@gov.bc.ca >
** Grant Main <DeputyMinister.Transportation@gov.bc.ca>
** Grant Main <Mailto:DeputyMinister.Transportation@gov.bc.ca >


* BC Parks Board
* BC Parks  
** <Jim.Standen@gov.bc.ca>
** Assistant Deputy Minister: Jim Standen <Mailto:Jim.Standen@gov.bc.ca >
** <Jennie.Aikman@gov.bc.ca>
** South Coast Planning Section Regional Director: Jennie Aikman <Mailto:Jennie.Aikman@gov.bc.ca >
** <Launa.Murai@gov.bc.ca>
** Issues Manager:  Launa Murai <Mailto:Launa.Murai@gov.bc.ca >
References for other contacts:
** District Manager: Rob Wilson <[Mailto:Robert.W.Wilson@gov.bc.ca]>
'''References for other contacts:'''


[https://dir.gov.bc.ca/gtds.cgi?show=Branch&organizationCode=ENV&organizationalUnitCode=PPAD BC Parks Board]
[https://dir.gov.bc.ca/gtds.cgi?show=Branch&organizationCode=ENV&organizationalUnitCode=PPAD BC Parks Board]
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[https://www.leg.bc.ca/learn-about-us/members MLAs]
[https://www.leg.bc.ca/learn-about-us/members MLAs]


'''Draft letter: (note parts directly copied from the FMCBC letter)'''
=== '''What Should I say?''' ===
Here are some templates and discussion points that you can use to help structure your letter. The more personalized, the better! Please include any past experiences you have had with restricted access in the area, and any outdoor clubs/ organizations you may be affiliated with. 
 
==== Possible Talking Points: ====
* This is a year round access point
* Reducing parking in this area will put further demand on other recreational areas and access points, such as the Falls Lake turnoff.
* Towing cars from this area is extremely dangerous- if a person comes back during bad weather to find their car towed, there is no easy way to get assistance.
* The lack of consultation with recreationalists is highly concerning


'''Subject:''' Garibaldi Provincial Park: Plowing of Rubble Creek Access Road and Parking Lot at Trailhead
=== Template  ===
'''Subject:''' Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area: Restrictions in Zopkios Parking Area


TO:  '''EMAILS OF SELECTED PEOPLE ABOVE'''
TO:  '''''EMAILS OF SELECTED PEOPLE ABOVE'''''


Dear '''NAMES OF PEOPLE SELECTED''',
Dear '''''NAMES OF PEOPLE SELECTED''''',


I am writing about the lack of winter access to the Rubble Creek trail in Garibaldi Provincial Park due to the “no parking / tow away” signs installed in mid-February 2020. 
I am writing about the newly installed No Parking signs in the Zopkios parking area.


I would like to see the government push to get Daisy Lake Road to the Garibaldi Lake trailhead ploughed this winter. '''LAST SPRING/THIS AUTUMN/ on DATE''' I was discouraged from accessing the park due to the lack of parking and tow away signs. 
This parking area services trailheads that provide important recreational opportunities, and the new regulations prevent me from being able to recreate in the designated recreation area.  


In the past, I have used this trailhead to access:
In the past, I have parked in this area to access
* Taylor Meadows
* '''''Needle'''''
* Garibaldi Lake
* '''''Nak'''''
* Black Tusk
* '''''Coquihalla Summit'''''
* Mount Price
* Panorama Ridge
* Garibaldi Neve traverse
* Sphinx/Burton Hut
I enjoy:
I enjoy:
* '''FORMS OF BACKCOUNTRY RECREATION'''
* '''''FORMS OF BACKCOUNTRY RECREATION (Ski touring, snowshoeing, hiking, etc)'''''
* '''LENGTHS OF TRIPS (day or overnight)'''
* '''''LENGTHS OF TRIPS (day or overnight)'''''
With the growing interest in winter backcountry recreation (snowshoeing, hiking and ski touring) and the huge urban populations in the Lower Mainland and communities in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, BC simply cannot afford to lose access to Rubble Creek.  
* '''''Season during which you use this area'''''
With the growing interest in winter backcountry recreation (snowshoeing, hiking and ski touring) and the huge urban populations in the Lower Mainland and communities in Hope and the surrounding area, BC cannot afford to have access restricted any further.  


I am getting very frustrated and disheartened by the continual loss of non-motorized, backcountry recreation opportunities in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor and am hoping to see the current government implement better access. 
I am getting very frustrated and disheartened by the continual loss of non-motorized, backcountry recreation opportunities in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor and am hoping to see the current government implement better access. 


I understand that the cost to plow the access road and some parking is between $12,000-$18,000/year which seems reasonable considering vehicles that park on the Rubble Creek access road are being towed. This is extremely dangerous. If someone comes off the trail cold and fatigued to find their vehicle gone, there is no easy way to get assistance.
Please work with recreational stakeholders as well as other government offices to find a more suitable solution.  


Please re-establish winter parking  in Rubble Creek for this winter season.
Best regards,


Best regards,
'''''NAME'''''


'''NAME'''
'''''TITLES/CLUB AFFILIATIONS'''''


'''TITLES'''
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Latest revision as of 22:47, 30 December 2020

We've recently received reports that there have been new No Parking signs installed in the Zopkios parking area. This severely limits parking in the areas with trailheads for Needle, Nak, Coquihalla Summit, and other destinations popular for both winter and summer use. This not only greatly reduces recreational opportunities in that immediate area, but also puts further pressure on other areas that are already in high demand. Additionally, having cars towed from this area during bad weather is a safety concern. If someone comes off the trail cold and fatigued to find their vehicle gone, there is no easy way to get assistance.


If you are disappointed by the lack of consideration for recreationalists, we invite you to write an email or letter to your elected representative.

Who Should I contact?

References for other contacts:

BC Parks Board

Ministers

Deputy Ministers

MLAs

What Should I say?

Here are some templates and discussion points that you can use to help structure your letter. The more personalized, the better! Please include any past experiences you have had with restricted access in the area, and any outdoor clubs/ organizations you may be affiliated with.

Possible Talking Points:

  • This is a year round access point
  • Reducing parking in this area will put further demand on other recreational areas and access points, such as the Falls Lake turnoff.
  • Towing cars from this area is extremely dangerous- if a person comes back during bad weather to find their car towed, there is no easy way to get assistance.
  • The lack of consultation with recreationalists is highly concerning

Template

Subject: Coquihalla Summit Recreation Area: Restrictions in Zopkios Parking Area

TO:  EMAILS OF SELECTED PEOPLE ABOVE

Dear NAMES OF PEOPLE SELECTED,

I am writing about the newly installed No Parking signs in the Zopkios parking area.

This parking area services trailheads that provide important recreational opportunities, and the new regulations prevent me from being able to recreate in the designated recreation area.

In the past, I have parked in this area to access

  • Needle
  • Nak
  • Coquihalla Summit

I enjoy:

  • FORMS OF BACKCOUNTRY RECREATION (Ski touring, snowshoeing, hiking, etc)
  • LENGTHS OF TRIPS (day or overnight)
  • Season during which you use this area

With the growing interest in winter backcountry recreation (snowshoeing, hiking and ski touring) and the huge urban populations in the Lower Mainland and communities in Hope and the surrounding area, BC cannot afford to have access restricted any further.

I am getting very frustrated and disheartened by the continual loss of non-motorized, backcountry recreation opportunities in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor and am hoping to see the current government implement better access. 

Please work with recreational stakeholders as well as other government offices to find a more suitable solution.

Best regards,

NAME

TITLES/CLUB AFFILIATIONS


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