The Eagle Point - Blue Rapids Parks Council represents a unique partnership between the Government of Alberta and the local community, who work hand-in-hand on the planning, management and funding of the Eagle Point Provincial Park and Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area. Local stakeholders, the Town of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County, along with industry, recreation and environmental organizations are involved in decisions on how the Eagle Point – Blue Rapids Park System will meet the needs of Albertans.

Representing a variety of perspectives, professional backgrounds and expertise, the Parks Council is governed by its board of directors. Both volunteer and organizationally supported representatives work through consensus based decision making towards forwarding the Parks Council’s vision.

Currently, the Eagle Point – Blue Rapids Parks Council consists of 16 voices – each of the following organizations is represented by having one seat around the table:
Government:

• Alberta Parks Division – Provincial Office (Planning and Policy level)
• Alberta Parks Division – District Office (Operational level)
• Brazeau County
• Town of Drayton Valley

Recreation organizations:

• Blue Rapids Motorized Recreation Association (formerly Pine Valley Motocross Club)
• Brazeau ATV Club
• Brazeau Bowbenders Archery Club
• Drayton Valley Horse Club
• Drayton Valley Paddling Club (in partnership with the Central Alberta Jet Boat Association)
• Eagle Point Park Trails Association
• Evergreen Shooting Club
• Pembina Nordic Ski Club

Special Interest groups:

• Association of Adjacent Landowners
• Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development
• Representatives from Oil and Gas Industries
• Representatives from Sand & Gravel Companies

Working with the Board of Directors, the Parks Council’s staff is continually working to engage the community, research innovative opportunities and implement creative solutions. As of June 2010, the Parks Council’s staff includes the following positions:
• Executive Director
• Field Technician
• Office Administrator
• Parks Watch Coordinator
• Public Consultation and Communications Coordinator
• Science and Reclamation Coordinator

For more information, please feel free to contact the Parks Council during regular office hours, from 9am until 4pm. Our contact information is as follows:

Phone: 780.898.PARK
Email: admin@epbrparkscouncil.org
Web: www.epbrparkscouncil.org
Address: PO Box 7355, 5136 51 Avenue, Drayton Valley, Alberta, T7A 1S5