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Lake Louise Community Plan

manage the community to assist in maintaining healthy habitat for large carnivores and ungulates in the region
plant species large animals do not find palatable; this will help discourage large mammals from entering the Hamlet and Upper Lake Louise
improve habitat for small mammals, birds, and insects
work with the CPR to eliminate and clean up grain spills
rehabilitate areas no longer required for community activities (e.g. community horse corrals)
ensure upgrades to the Trans-Canada Highway consider the community, human use issues, and wildlife movement
monitor wildlife movement in the Fairview and Whitehorn corridors
locate facilities and activities so they do not block wildlife movement
adopt standards for outdoor lighting that contribute to habitat security and wildlife movement
assess the effect of the campground on wildlife movement; adjust as necessary
continue with measures to prevent wildlife habituation, particularly in the campground (e.g., information on food handling, staff training, campground patrols, etc.)
improve waste management; upgrade garbage bins; ensure timely collection of garbage
implement the bear/humans conflict plan

The following actions will address crowding and other human use issues outside the community:

actively manage summer use of the ski hill
prepare human use strategies that support high quality visitor experiences and contribute to the park’s environmental health
support public transportation to Moraine Lake and Upper Lake Louise as a way to improve habitat effectiveness, wildlife movement and the experience of visitors if it can be practically implemented
limit day-use infrastructure (e.g., parking) in Upper Lake Louise
assess the impact of trails and activities (e.g., mountain biking, groomed ski trails) around the Hamlet and the need for modifications on the ski hill side of the Trans-Canada
review licenses of occupation/leases in the immediate area that have not been addressed by this plan to ensure consistency with its basic intent and principles
monitor the impact of shoulder season use on wildlife; take necessary measures to reduce any negative impact
reassess the habitat effectiveness target for the Lake Louise Landscape Management Unit
require commercial operators to occasionally survey their guests and staff to determine the type and patterns of outdoor activities. This will help in the preparation of human use strategies
monitor use levels on trails and roadways in the area

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