Cottonwood Lake (British Columbia)

[5] The Great Northern Rail Trail runs through the park on its way from Nelson to Salmo.

[6] In early 2018, 21.6 hectares (53 acres) immediately surrounding the park was slated to be logged by its private owner, the Nelson Land Corporation.

Local residents expressed their opposition to the plans through letter writing campaigns, petitions, and social media.

A public meeting was held in Nelson on December 19, 2018, at which there was testimony from experts, concerns from citizens, and possible alternatives were discussed.

The Cottonwood Lake Preservation Society was formed to help with fundraising efforts and encouraged citizens to write to elected officials in the region.