Recent actions by the Manitoba government contradict this decision. In June 2009 the government proclaimed the ' No Logging in Parks ' Bill, as a set of Amendments to the Forest Act. And the Manitoba government has declared woodland caribou an endangered species under Manitoba's Endangered Species Act (MESA). The MESA includes ability to protect habitat for listed species.The Grass River Park contains government documented woodland caribou migration routes, wintering and calving areas. The logging road bisects these caribou areas.

The logging road is to transport fibre to Tolko's Kraft mill in the Pas. Company sources indicate the road will save time, and money compared to existing routes via the park to the mill. Tolko supported the Amendments Act to ban logging in Manitoba parks during legislative hearings.

Manitoba Wilderness Committee, Manitoba Wildlands, the leader of The Manitoba Liberal Party, and the leader of The Manitoba Greens presented together at a press conference in downtown Winnipeg Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Speakers indicated this decision adds risk to the boreal forest environment, woodland caribou, the integrity of the park and the credibility of Manitoba Conservation.

Media reports, and maps are linked below.