Two facilities managed by BC Parks in the north have seen repeated acts of vandalism after outhouses at Lund Lake and Morice Lake were damaged. 
BC Parks confirmed the most recent act of destruction occurred at Lund Lake, where the outhouse was deliberately damaged. 
According to BC Parks, this is the third such incident within their jurisdiction in the past five years. 
Residents of the area have also spoken about previous instances which include two outhouses burnt down, one at Division Lake and another at Binta Lake. The damage at Division Lake was attributed to vandalism, while the incident at Binta Lake resulted in the perpetrator bearing the cost of replacement.
In response to an email from Lakes District 亚洲天堂,  BC Parks expressed concern over the ongoing vandalism. 
They said  these acts are considered random mischief rather than targeted incidents. While the majority of visitors respect the park facilities, there is a small but significant minority that engages in vandalism, theft, and disregard for the "leave no trace" principles, BC Parks said in an email statement.
BC Parks also said the financial implications of these acts are substantial. 
For instance, the replacement cost of standard outhouses like those at Lund Lake amounts to approximately $3,000, while accessible outhouses cost around $4,000 to replace. 
At Morice Lake, where cedar panabode pit toilets are utilized due to their durability, each replacement is valued at $15,000. 
BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails BC have been proactive in replacing damaged facilities, they said. 
The Recreation Technician and Seasonal Maintenance Crew  replaced the Lund Lake outhouse on May 30. Meanwhile Park Rangers will replace Morice Lake outhouse the week of July 8. 
In light of these incidents, BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails BC have issued a plea for responsible recreation by following the guidelines on their websites.
鈥淎cts of mischief and vandalism of this nature create hazardous situations, environmental impact concerns and have financial impacts for each organization, and could lead to a criminal investigation and charges,鈥� BC Parks said.