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]

Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)[1]
A view out over the estuary of the Squamish River, British Columbia
Map showing the location of Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area
Map showing the location of Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area
Location in British Columbia
Map showing the location of Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area
Map showing the location of Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area
LocationSquamish, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates49°42′46″N 123°10′12″W
Area673 ha (1,660 acres)
DesignationWildlife Management Area
Established28 February 2007
Governing bodyFLNRORD
WebsiteSkwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area

Geography

The wildlife management area encompasses the delta of the Squamish River where it enters Howe Sound.

References
  1. "Protected Planet | Skwelwil'Em Squamish Estuary". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  2. Forests, Ministry of. "Skwelwil'em Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area - Province of British Columbia". www2.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  3. "Rivers and Estuary". squamish.ca. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
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