I hate to report that not only is a road being considered but there is a possibility of a large French Lake type drive-up campground to be built at Batchewaung Bay.  The town of Atikokan gets very little business from the present campground at French Lake and the local businesses want a campground located close to Atikokan.  This possibility was being included in the long-range planning that was conducted.  I wrote a letter opposing the road and campground and asked that it be included in the planning.  Don't know is the long range plan has been completed.  A road and campground would seriously harm the wilderness.  Hopefully this will not happen.  

We all need to support Atikokan's economy as much as possible when we enter Quetico from the North.  Quetico is a Provinical park that is used primarily by US citizens.  If my home state of GA had a large state park used primarily by Canadians, we would want the local economy to receive economic benefits to allow us to support the park.  I also encourage everyone to join the Friends of Quetico.  They provide much support for the park but are not able to become involved in politics relating to the park.