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The Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area is a [[wildlife management area]] on the south coast of [[British Columbia]]. It was established in 2007 for the management of fish species was well as terrestrial wildlife.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Forests |first=Ministry of |title=Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area - Province of British Columbia |url=https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/plants-animals-ecosystems/wildlife/wildlife-habitats/conservation-lands/wma/wmas-list/skwelwil-em-squamish-estuary |access-date=2023- |
The Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area is a [[wildlife management area]] on the south coast of [[British Columbia]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Protected Planet {{!}} Skwelwil'Em Squamish Estuary |url=https://www.protectedplanet.net/555516357 |access-date=2023-10-28 |website=Protected Planet}}</ref> It was established in 2007 for the management of fish species was well as terrestrial wildlife.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Forests |first=Ministry of |title=Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area - Province of British Columbia |url=https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/plants-animals-ecosystems/wildlife/wildlife-habitats/conservation-lands/wma/wmas-list/skwelwil-em-squamish-estuary |access-date=2023-10-28 |website=www2.gov.bc.ca}}</ref> The wildlife management area is on the traditional territory of [[Squamish Nation]], which is involved in management of the area.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Rivers and Estuary |url=https://squamish.ca/our-services/environment-and-sustainability/estuary-2/ |access-date=2023-10-28 |website=squamish.ca |language=en}}</ref> The freshwater of the Squamish river mixes with the saltwater of Howe Sound, resulting in a varied ecosystem containing different habitats that support an abundance of wildlife. It also provides natural flood control for the Squamish town sites.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Skwelwil’em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area Management Plan |url=https://squamish.ca/assets/LDA/6471022cdf/Skwelwilem-WMA-Management-Plan-Final.pdf |access-date=2023-10-27 |website=squamish.ca}}</ref> |
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== Geography == |
== Geography == |
Revision as of 21:54, 25 November 2023
Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)[1] | |
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Location in British Columbia Location in Metro Vancouver Regional District | |
Location | Squamish, British Columbia, Canada |
Coordinates | 49°42′46″N 123°10′12″W / 49.71278°N 123.17000°W |
Area | 673 ha (1,660 acres) |
Designation | Wildlife Management Area |
Established | 28 February 2007 |
Governing body | FLNRORD |
Website | Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area |
The Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area is a wildlife management area on the south coast of British Columbia.[2] It was established in 2007 for the management of fish species was well as terrestrial wildlife.[3] The wildlife management area is on the traditional territory of Squamish Nation, which is involved in management of the area.[4] The freshwater of the Squamish river mixes with the saltwater of Howe Sound, resulting in a varied ecosystem containing different habitats that support an abundance of wildlife. It also provides natural flood control for the Squamish town sites.[5]
Geography
The wildlife management area encompasses the delta of the Squamish River where it enters Howe Sound.
References
- ^ "Protected Planet | Skwelwil'Em Squamish Estuary". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ "Protected Planet | Skwelwil'Em Squamish Estuary". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
- ^ Forests, Ministry of. "Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area - Province of British Columbia". www2.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
- ^ "Rivers and Estuary". squamish.ca. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
- ^ "Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area Management Plan" (PDF). squamish.ca. Retrieved 2023-10-27.