The Kakwa received an overall score of 41.6 out of a possible 100 for this section.
RECREATIONAL |
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CATEGORY |
COMPONENT |
SUBCOMPONENT |
ELEMENTS |
| Capability | Diversity of Water Dependent Activities |
Power Boating-0 (not possible) |
-- river width /sufficient depth /suitable flow regime I navigable distances /launching/ docking I hazards or obstructions service and overnight accommodation facilitator |
| Flatwater-6 | |||
| Canoeing, kayaking, rafting | - river flow allows for mix of class II to Class lII rapids as well as gentle paddling, sufficiently long unobstructed stretches, campsite availability | ||
| Sports Fishing 7 | - fish variety, fish population | ||
| Swimming-0 (Not possible) |
- water quality (within safe standards for water contact), water clarity, debris, flow, temperature, depth | ||
| Diversity of Water Associated Activities |
Trail-based Activities-2 | -length of suitable shoreline, multi-use capability, access, camping | |
| Hunting-7 | Variety of species, access and regulations | ||
| Camping-1 | - auto access, docking, launching, extended trail activities, servicing | ||
| Human Heritage Landscape Appreciation |
Contemporary-3 (Mostly logging) |
- number, quality and diversity of land use activities including elements like bridge structures, pastoral setting, field crops, lumber operations, river settlements, etc. | |
| Historical-1 (Little historical significance) |
- number, quality and diversity of historic landscapes | ||
| Natural /Visual Attractions | - number, quality and diversity of striking land forms, forest types, wildlife viewing, concentrated ecosystems, hydrological features | ||
| Remoteness-6 | - relative length of river which runs through areas that are void of man-made influences I solitude I remoteness | ||
| Physical Factors | Access /Shorelines-2 | - capability to support a mix of water associated activities I level of access I launching opportunities I frequency and variety of area | |
| Water Quality-9 | - suitability for contact and non-contact recreational use | ||
