Ecosystem Management

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• Monitor the water quality of Island Lake to ensure a healthy habitat for aquatic vegetation and wildlife, ranging from moose to cutthroat trout and bald eagles.
• Cut alder and other shrubs in order to glade runs for skiing in a mosaic pattern that mimics natural wildfire, which provides a variety of age classed forests with a broad range of forage plants for wildlife.
• Work with BC Parks to provide a buffer zone for wildlife that utilize Mount Fernie Provincial Park.
• Be aware of the Provincial regulations and legislation for operations and set a high standard with respect to compliance.
• Facilitate the work of scientists in the Elk Valley generally and more specifically in Cedar Valley.
• Housekeeping cleaning products are certified by Green Seal, Envirodesic, Enviromental Choice and the European Union's Eco-Label: The Flower, to have minimal impact on indoor air-quality and reduced human and aquatic toxicity. As well, these products have shown excellent biodegradability in aerobic and anaerobic environments.