The proposed Elco Resources coal development in the Elk Valley has the potential for having significant impact on the recreational opportunities and values present in the valley. This impact will be felt chiefly in the areas of visitor use levels, and the types of recreational use. The visual aesthetics of the valley may also be significantly depreciated. There are a number of management guidelines which can be formulated for and applied to the Elk Valley's recreational use, and the implementation of these guidelines should serve to maintain a high quality recreation experience for recreational users of the valley.
