Both plans are under review and are being updated. The session is hosted by the staff of Glacier National Park. Last November, Parks Canada held several open houses to provide information regarding the planning processes, time lines, and background about some of the issues or challenges which were being addressed. Information was shared so that interested parties would be prepared to comment on the draft plans during consultation sessions in early 1999.
Public involvement is vital to successful planning processes.
During the open house, Parks Canada representatives will be available to answer questions, solicit input, and encourage written comments on both the Management and Community Plan Concepts. The Waterton Lakes National Park Management Plan provides long term direction for the park. It will describe a vision for the park's future, as well as set strategic goals and key actions to achieve that vision. These are important issues and important documents that provide long term direction for Waterton Lakes National Park. This effort is another example of ongoing cooperation that occurs between the staffs of the two parks as they carryout the ideals set forth in 1932 when the parks were joined as Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park.