The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Area A welcome their new Access Guardian Jeff Piwek who started his new position on August 1st. This position is funded by The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Area A, Fernie, Elkford and Sparwood. Piwek says he looks forward to working with and educating the community groups to preserve wildlife in RDEK area A. Regional maps are available for many of the motorized access closures and restrictions at www.env.gov.bc.ca/kootenay/eco/access.htm. For more information contact Jeff Piwek jeff.piwek@gov.bc.ca or 250-423-0979.