City of Calgary Council has approved the 2006 Capital Budget allocation of $1,650,000 for implementation of the Bowmont Park Management Plan. The City has identified priorities with input from the Communication and Stewardship Committee (CMBA is represented) which are:

• Priority 1: Visitor Services - Entry signage with park orientation and care information
• Priority 2: Multi-Use Trail System
• Priority 3: Habitat Restoration

The City has divided the management plan implementation into three geographical phases beginning on the east end of the park and moving westward over time. With respect to the Multi-Use Trail System, the City started work on the Nature Appreciation Area just west of the Klippert facilities and south of the paved bike path on the east end of the park last fall. The plan is to rehabilitate the informal trails (closure) and establish one walking trail through the middle with signage.

Hog's Back (west and above Waterfall Valley) will be permanently closed with wooden corral fencing this season.

With respect to Habitat Restoration, the City has a tender (06-6757) for a Biophysical Impact Assessment and Restoration Plan for Park Development Projects. The results of the Assessment should be submitted to the City by October 2006.