July 22, 2010

Public Comment: Relocation of Sunday Lake Dogsled Trail Entrance and Connecting Trails

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) invites public comment on its proposal to relocate the entrance to the Sunday Lake Dogsled Trail and connecting trails, located at km 40.3 along Highway 60. The proposed location for the trail entrance is at the Blackfox Lake portage, and will require the Ministry of Natural Resources to construct several kilometers of new trail and expand on the existing parking lot and trail. This work is to be undertaken in accordance with the approved management guidelines for the park. Minimal environmental effects are anticipated. The network of active dogsled trails may vary each winter to accommodate the movement of forestry operations in the area.

Please provide your comments on this proposal within the 30-day comment period, which expires on August 14, 2010. All public comments will be taken into consideration before continuing with the planning process.

The proposal is being evaluated as a Category B project under the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves. A Notice of Completion will be sent to those who submit comments or request further notice when the project evaluation is finished. The Ministry of Natural Resources may proceed to implement the project without issuing a further general notice.

For more information on the project, to submit comments or to request further notice, please contact:

Jim Murphy, Park Planner
Algonquin Provincial Park
East Gate Complex - Park Headquarters
Whitney, ON K0J 2MO
Tel.: 613-637-2780, ext. 244
Fax: 613-637-2864
E-mail: jim.m.murphy@ontario.ca

Comments and personal information regarding this project are collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act and the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act (2006) to assist in making decisions. Comments and opinions which do not constitute personal information as defined by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, will be shared among the Ministry of Natural Resources and others as appropriate, and may be included in study documentation that is made available for public review. Personal information will remain confidential unless prior consent to disclose is obtained. This information may be used by the Ministry of Natural Resources to seek public input on other resource management surveys and projects. For more information about this project, please contact Jim Murphy, Park Planner, East Gate Complex - Algonquin Provincial Park, Whitney, ON KOJ 2MO.

Related Information

• Park Management
• Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act
• Park Management Plan