Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area
| Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
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. It was established in 2007 for the management of fish species was well as terrestrial wildlife.[2] The wildlife management area is on the traditional territory of Squamish Nation, which is involved in management of the area.[3]
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.
- ^ Forests, Ministry of. "Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area - Province of British Columbia". www2.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ "Rivers and Estuary". squamish.ca. Retrieved 2023-08-27.