Public response to a new recreation area: the example of Lake Diefenbaker, Saskatchewan
Date
1981
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Masters
Abstract
In 1967, the South Saskatchewan River Project was
completed and the Lake Diefenbaker reservoir was created.
This large reservoir, situated in the semi-arid region of
southern Saskatchewan, was expected to provide a source of
recreational water to a large percentage of Saskatchewan's
population.
Based upon early forecasts of use, the reservoir has
not met the recreational expectations. This thesis discusses
several reasons why use has ?een minimal including competitive
factors, minimal development, and lack of landscape diversity.
With results obtained from a questionnaire distributed to
the cities of Regina, Saskatoon~ Swift Current and Moose Jaw,
it is illustrated that a particularly important reason for
low use is the inadequate level of public awareness with
respect to the reservoir's recreational attributes.
The study concludes that present use is ten years
behind early forecasts but with promotional campaigns and
facility development, the Lake Diefenbaker recreation area
will develop as an important focus of recreational activity
in southern Saskatchewan.
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Master of Arts (M.A.)
Department
Geography
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Geography