Batchawana Bay Provincial Park Management Statement
This document provides policy direction for the protection, development and management of Batchawana Bay Provincial Park and its resources.
March 1994
©1994 Queen’s Printer for Ontario
Printed in Ontario,Canada
Additional information about the park and copies of this publication are available from the:
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Park Operations, 199 Larch Street, Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 5P9
50466
(0.05 k P.R., 94 03 21)
ISBN 0-7778-2393-4
Approval statement
I am pleased to approve this Interim Management Statement for Batchawana Bay Provincial Park.
This Park has been developed for day·use swimming and picnicking on a scenic sandy shoreline of Lake Superior. In 1989 a travel information centre was built within the Park under the Northern Ontario Tourist Information Centre (N.O.T.I.C.E.) program. This facility and the earlier gate house of the Park has been staffed by the Batchawana Tourist Association through an agreement since 1988.
This Interim Management Statement will provide interim direction for the management of Batchawana Bay Provincial Park until a comprehensive Park Management Plan is prepared. The Park is operated under the management of the Superintendent of Pancake Pay Provincial Park.
This statement will provide a basis for management planning in the future.
Al Stewart
Regional Director
Central Region
Background information
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Name |
Batchawana Bay |
|---|---|
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Classification |
Recreation |
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Site Region/Site District |
Southern Boreal/4E2 |
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OMNR Administrative Region/District |
Central Region/Sault Ste Marie |
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Total Area (ha) |
169 |
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Regulation Date |
19XX |
Targets
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Earth Science Representation: |
no known features within the Park |
|---|---|
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Life Science Representation: |
no known features within the Park |
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Cultural Resources Representation: |
no research as of this date, no documented cultural heritage |
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Recreation Opportunities: |
viewing; walking; swimming; fishing; photography; no car camping in the Park but this is available on adjacent land |
Inventories
| Survey Level | Earth Science | Life Science | Cultural | Recreational | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reconnaissance | N/A |
1983 |
1970 |
Needed |
N/A |
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Detailed |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Requirement |
N/A |
Site district report |
N/A | N/A |
MTO Hwy 17 Agreement |
Management guidelines
Interim management statements identify: park values; guidelines to protect those values; and, restrictions on use.
Lands
Adjoining land uses
A meets and bounds description describes the Park .boundary. A boundary plan will replace this.
There are no hydro transmission lines, pipelines, or other easements/corridors in the Park. Dispositions will not be permitted in the Park. Private land use changes on adjacent lands will be reviewed through the plan review process with the intent of maintaining Park values.
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources will work with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) to ensure that complementary management occurs on adjoining lands of the Trans Canada Highway, Highway 17.
An area of natural and scientific interest is being evaluated for conservation purposes on Crown lands north and east of the Park.
Existing/proposed development
Existing facilities will be maintained. The Batchawana Tourist Association will staff the tourist information centre according to an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario.
Vegetation associations within this small Park will be maintained. Interpretive viewing opportunities of the Lake and adjoining natural areas may be developed following approved site plans. Other development will not occur.
Recreation activities
Recreation uses (e.g. walking, hiking, fishing, etc.) are not managed. Sport hunting and camping are not permitted in the Park. Mechanized travel off Park roads and Parking areas is not permitted.
Commercial activities
Commercial uses will not be occur within the Park (e.g. trapping, bait fishing, mineral resources exploration / development, forestry, commercial tourism services, etc.).
Aboriginal interests
As of publication there were no land claims that have a bearing on Park management.
Geological and biological information
There are no known geological or biological resources of provincial significance within the Park. Information on representative geological and biological resources have been identified for locations outside the Park.
Cultural resources
An assessment of cultural resources in the 1970's did not locate any archaeological sites, historical use or artifacts or historical landscapes in the Park.
Information on representative cultural resources outside the Park will be identified.
Visitor services
Visitor services in this location will deal with a basic level of information and self-use interpretation.
Heritage appreciation through self-guided interpretation will be encouraged through interpretive and site planning. This will consider the objectives of this Park and possible approaches to interpretation from nearby provincial Parks (i.e. Pancake Bay, Lake Superior). Dissemination of information on the area will satisfy heritage appreciation and tourism objectives. Opportunities for heritage appreciation will identify representative attractions of interest to the travelling public north and south of this location. Tourism information will identify the array of travel and accommodation opportunities in the area.
Research
Research will focus on monitoring aspects of traveland hospitality services. An approved research application is required to conduct research in provincial Parks (Appendix 1).
Completion of an earth science theme study for the region and a site district report for 4E2 will provide a an assessment of representative natural areas and features.
Marketing
The Park and local travel area will be the focus of marketing. Batchawana Tourist Association will develop a marketing plan consistent with their operations agreement and in cooperation with the Park superintendent of Pancake Bay.
References
The following lists all material cited in the I.M.S., as well as other relevant sources of information on the Park such as District land Use Guidelines, inventory reports, checksheets, etc.
Department of Energy , Mines and Resources.1969. Mamainse Point; Topographic Map Series, 1:50 000 Sheet 41 K/15 and 41K/16.
Environment Canada, 1979. Ecotours White River to Sault Ste. Marie.
Macdonald, J.D.1978. Batchawana Bay Provincial Park Life Science Checksheet and Field Notes.
Macdonald, J.D.1978. Parks System Life Science Analysis. Preliminary Report Northeastern Region. Sudbury.67 pp.
Noble, T.W. 1983. Reconnaissance Inventory of Site Region 4E (Carp lake Area).
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 1982. Park System Planning in Ontario.
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 1983. Sault Ste. Marie District Land Use Guidelines.
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 1989. Provincial Parks Policy Implementation Details. 9 pp.
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 1982. Ontario Basic Mapping Sheet No: 17 20 5200 67890
Ontario. Ministry of Natural Resources, Forest Resource Inventory Maps - Palmer and Fisher Townships
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 1992. Ontario Provincial Parks Planning and Management Policies (1992 update). Provincial Parks and Natural Heritage Policy Branch, 90 pp. Appendices. ·
Ontario Ministry of Transport 1990. Legal Agreement. Batychawana Bay Best Area. W.P.7810-87-01.
Appendix 1: Ontario Provincial Parks research policy and application
| Subject: | Research Activities in Provincial Parks |
|---|---|
| Policy No. | PM 2.45 |
| New | N/A |
| Compiled by-Branch | Provincial Parks and Natural Heritage Policy |
| Section | Parks management |
| Date Issued | April 1, 1991 |
| Replaces Directive Title | Research Activities in Provincial Parks and Park Reserves |
| Number | PM 2.45 |
| Dated | November 20, 1980 |
Purpose:
To encourage contributions to provincial park objectives through research by;
- providing overall direction for research activities associated with provincial parks
- establishing guidelines and review/approval processes which facilitate appropriate research by external researchers in provincial parks and which ensure review of research activities which could impact on park resources and values
Definition:
Research means any investigations or studies of natural, cultural, social, economic, management, or other features or characteristics of provincial parks.
Policy:
Research activities will be encouraged through a variety of means to help provide a better understanding of park environments and to contribute to appropriate management practices and actions.
The provincial park management plan will define overall research interests for the park and, will establish the need for a research plan to address key research issues for parks with substantial research interests and activities.
The management plan will also address the need for specific arrangements, facilities or management to provide improved opportunities for research activities, or to ensure that research activities do not adversely affect park resources. Such details will be specified in a research plan where warranted.
Research needs and priorities will be reviewed periodically for individual provincial parks and for the provincial parks program and summaries will be compiled and made available to interested researchers.
Each applicant must submit a completed application form as prescribed in Appendix A to the appropriate District Manager.
Research in a provincial park must have the approval of the Regional Director with the exception of extension of previously approved projects and minor research projects which can be approved by the District Manager. For minor research projects which include a number of parks, approval may be granted by the Director, Parks and Natural Heritage Policy Branch.
A research project is considered "minor" where limited to;
- brief observation visits involving no environmental disturbances, no visitor contacts nor collection of specimens
Research projects, in provincial parks will be reviewed by the Park Superintendent and District Manager prior to being undertaken. A research application must be completed for:
- any research project proposed by researchers outside MNR
- any project proposed by MNR staff which has potential for adverse effects on park resources or visitors
Approval in writing for the application must be obtained prior to the project being undertaken.
The District Manager may suspend or revoke permission at any time for failure on the part of the researcher to meet:
- The intent or conditions of this policy
- The requirements under the Provincial Parks Act and Regulations, including all amendments, where applicable
- The requirements under any other Act and Regulations, Canada or Ontario including amendments such as those governing the taking, handling, storing, confining, trapping, excavating, and marketing of any specimen, artifact, information or action (for example, scientific collectors' permit)
- The conditions and agreements specified in granting permission
Permission granted under this policy will be valid for a period not exceeding 12 consecutive months from date of issue. The District Manager may grant permission to continue a research project for additional periods of 12 months or less upon submission of a written request and progress report, provided that the intent, goals and objectives of the project have not been changed.
A person or persons seeking permission under this policy will complete an application supplied by the District Manager and will provide such other information which may be requested.
The application will include a statement as to why the proposed research should be undertaken in the particular provincial park in preference to some other location.
The District Manager may require the posting of collateral, to assure that the terms and conditions of the agreement are met.
All specimens, artifacts, materials and information collected remain the property of Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the provincial park in which they are collected (unless assigned to an appropriate repository by the District Manager) and are subject to the requirements under Acts and Regulations for Canada and Ontario and the conditions specified in granting permission.
The researcher(s) must submit a final report to the District Manager within two years of the completion of the report.
The researcher(s) will provide the District Manager one copy of all reports, publications, theses, etc., produced as a result of the research. The District Manager will forward a copy of all reports, publications and theses to the Regional Director and if requested, to the Director of Parks and Natural Heritage Policy Branch.
For projects extending over a number of parks, the Director, Parks and Natural Heritage Policy Branch will forward a copy of reports, publications and theses to Regional Directors involved.
The District Manager will assure that the rights, privileges, privacy and enjoyment of all park users are not unduly infringed upon during the course of the research activities.
The District Manager will provide all workers on a research project with a letter or means of identification to be carried by each and every worker when engaged in work related to the project.
Special requests for the use of equipment, for accommodation, or for staff assistance will be considered by the District Manager on the basis of their merit and the feasibility of providing such assistance. Reimbursement for such assistance may be required from the researcher.
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| Subject | Research Activities in Provincial Parks |
|---|---|
| Procedure No. | PM 2.45.01 |
| New | N/A |
| Compiled by-Branch | Parks and Natural Heritage Policy |
| Section | Park Management |
| Date Issued | April 1, 1991 |
| Replaces Directive Title | Research Activities in Provincial Parks and Park Reserves |
| Number | PM 2.45.01 |
| Dated | November 20, 1980 |
A) New proposals:
| Responsibility | Action |
|---|---|
| District Manager |
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| Regional Director |
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| Director, Parks and Natural Heritage Policy Branch |
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| Regional Director |
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| District Manager |
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B) Extension of previously approved proposals/minor research projects:
| Responsibility | Action |
|---|---|
| District Manager |
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C) Research projects including a number of parks. Minor research projects:
| Responsibility | Action |
|---|---|
| Director, Parks and Natural Heritage Policy Branch |
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| Regional Directors |
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| District Managers |
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D) Other research proposals:
| Responsibility | Action |
|---|---|
| Director, Parks and Natural Heritage Policy Branch |
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| Regional Directors |
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Appendix A : Ministry of Natural Resources application to conduct research in Ontario Provincial Parks
Note to applicants:
The Ministry of Natural Resources usually requires a period of up to two months for review and approval of this application.
Research means any investigations or studies of natural, cultural, social, economic, management or other features or characteristics which involve field investigations.
If more space is required to complete any of the following sections, please attach additional sheets.
Personal information submitted on this form is collected under the authority of the Provincial Parks Act R.S.O. 1980, C401, and will be used for administrative purposes. Questions about the collection of this information should be directed to the Director, Parks and Natural Heritage Policy Branch.
Note aux auteurs de la demande :
Il faut environ deux mois au ministere des Richesses naturelles pour etudier et approuver une demande.
Par recherche, on entend toute enquete ou etude portant sur les aspects naturels, culturels, sociaux, economiques, sur la gestion ou autres caracteristiques qui comprennent des etudes sur place.
Si vous manquez d’espace pour repondre aux rubriques suivantes, veuillez joindre des . feuilles supplementaires.
Les renseignements personnels donnes dans le present formulaire sont recueillis en vertu de la Loi sur les pare provinciaux, L.R.O. 1980, chap. 401, et serviront a des fins administratives. Les questions relatives a la collecte de ces renseignements doivent etre ·adressees au directeur de la Direction des pares et des politiques sur le patrimoine naturel.
Name of Applicant:
Nom de l’auteur de la demande :
Affiliation: (school, college, university, government agency, company, etc.).
Affiliation: (ecole, college, universite, organisme gouvernemental, compagnie, etc.).
Address: Business
Adresse : Travail
Postal code:
Code postal:
Telephone:
Telephone:
Home:
Domicile :
Postal code:
Code postal:
Telephone:
Telephone:
Title of Research Project :
Titre du projet de recherche :
Location: (provincial park(s) in which research will take place)
Emplacement : (pare provincial ou pares provinciaux dans lequel ou lesquels les recherches s'effectueront)
State in detail the objectives of the project, its value and necessity and relationship to other projects. Include reasons why the proposed study should be undertaken in the particular provincial park:(s) as opposed to some other location. Attach research/thesis proposal if available.
Donnez le detail des objectifs du projet, ·de sa valeur, de sa necessite et du rappon qui existe avec d’autres projets. Enoncez les raisons pour lesquelles l`etude proposee devrait etre entreprise dans le ou les pares provinciaux vises plutot que dans un autre emplacement Veuillez joindre le projet de recherche ou de these, s'il est disponible.
Provide a general outline of the research to be carried out.
Enoncez les grandes lignes du projet de recherche devant etre entrepris.
Identify the procedures and equipment to be used and any potential impact on the park environment.
ldentifiez les methodes et le materiel devant etre utilises et toute retombee eventuelle qu'ils auront sur l’environnement du parc.
State the time frame within which the field activities will be carried out in the provincial park(s). Be specific.
Presentez l’echeancier des travaux de recherche devant etre effectues dans le ou les pares provinciaux. Soyez precis.
State whether provincial park visitors will be involved in the project and specify how and to what extent.
Indiquez si les visiteurs du parc provincial participeront au projet et dans quelle mesure.
State in detail any accommodation, equipment or travel assistance required from the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Donnez le detail de l’aide que vous attendez du minisrere des Richesses naturelles .en matiere d’hebergement, de materiel au de deplacements.
State in detail any support or consultant assistance require from the Ministry of Natural staff.
Donnez le detail du soutien au de l'aide d’experts-conseils que vous attendez du personnel du ministere des Richesses naturelles.
Give the name, date and number of any licences, permits or authorizations held relating to the project (e.g. scientific collectors' permit, bird banding permit, etc.).
Donnez le nom, la date et le numero de taus les permis, licences et autorisations relatifs au projet (p. ex. permis de recueillir des echantillons a des fins scientifiques, permis de baguage d’oiseaux, etc.).
Can you provide performance bonding if it is required?
Pouvez-vous faune garantie de bonne execution s'il y a lieu?
Give the names, addresses and qualifications of persons assisting in the project and describe briefly contributions expected of them.
Donnez les noms, adresses et qualifications des personnes participant au projet et decrivez brievement quelle devrait etre leur contribution.
Give the names and addresses of any contributors to your project (i.e. through grants, advice, scholarships, equipment, supplies).
Donnez les noms et adresses de taus ceux qui contribuent a votre projet (soit au moyeri de subventions, de conseils, de bourses, de materiel au de fournitures).
If approved, I, the applicant, agree to abide by the terms and. conditions specified in the attached approval.
Si mon projet est approuve, je soussigne, auteur de la demande, m'engage a respecter les modalites enoncees dans l’approbation ci-jointe.
Signature of Applicant:
Signature de l’auteur de la demande :
Date:
Signature of Course Director or Advisor or, if applicable, Agency/Company President, Chairperson or Manager:
Signature du directeur de cours ou du conseiller ou, le cas echeant, du ·president ou du .directeur de l’organisme ou de la compagnie :
Date:
Approval section:
Partie relative a l’approbation :
Approval granted:
Approbation accordee :
District Manager
Chef de district
Date:
Regional Director
Directeur regional
Conditions of Approval (if applicable):
Conditions de lapprobation (le cas echeant) :
Nota : Dans ce texte, lorsqu'il designe des personnes, le masculin est' utilise au sens neutre.