Bighorn Backcountry Monitoring Group
Category: Shared Footprints Award. Established by Alberta Sustainable Resource Development and presented by Encana
Project: Standing Committee
Contact Information
Contact Name: Laura Raivio
Email Address: laura.raivio@gov.ab.ca
Website: http://www.srd.alberta.ca/RecreationPublicUse/RecreationOnPublicLand/BighornBackcountry
The Recipient
The Standing Committee of the Bighorn Backcountry Monitoring Group is a group of 30 individuals who represent and bring forward concerns and recommendations regarding access management for all users of the Bighorn Backcountry. These users include First Nations and youth, motorized and non-motorized users, hunters and anglers, municipal government and commercial users, as well as many others. While it is easy to blame others for environmental damage, members of the Standing Committee instead work together as a team to understand the needs and interests of other users in an effort to monitor the land and develop projects that will lessen the impact from all users on the Bighorn Backcountry environment. Members will work together on trail development, designing camping facilities and facilities for equestrians and motorized users, and educating the public about responsible use of the land.