Gatineau Park includes various forms of human exploitation such as farming, logging, hunting, and industrial activity. The idea of creating a park in the Gatineau Hills for recreational purposes was proposed as early as 1903. In 1938 money was allotted for the acquisition of Gatineau woodlands (for preservation) and the construction of a parkway. The Government of Canada maintains a conference centre at Meech Lake, known as Willson House, the site of meetings leading to a failed attempt to reform Canada's Constitution in 1987, the Meech Lake Accord. There are significant ongoing controversies about the administration of the park, including its status
Spring Lake Regional Park government agencies and environmental groups. Spring Lake Regional Park Spring Lake Regional Park is a public park in southeastern Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States. Centered on the Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir, the park is administered by the Sonoma County Regional Parks Department. Its coordinates are , and its official address is 391 Violetti Drive. The park is open daily 7am and closes at sunset. $7 per vehicle for day use. Vehicles with 9 or more are $1.00 per person. Dogs are permitted on leash no longer than in length. Rabies certificate required. Dogs are not allowed around the