Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy
| Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy | |
|---|---|
 Ochre star in Qlawdzeet Anchorage | |
Interactive map of Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy | |
| Location | Canada |
| Nearest city | Prince Rupert |
| Coordinates | 54°09′09″N 130°44′13″W / 54.15250°N 130.73694°W [2] |
| Area | 14,081 ha (54.37 sq mi)[2] |
| Established | June 27, 2008 |
| Operator | BC Parks |
The Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy contains an entire island group, including Stephens and Prescott, and surrounding islands (Philip, Arthur, Skiakl, the Archibalds, and the Tree Nob Group).
Ksgaxl means Place of Shrub in Sm’algyax. At least seven villages, and nine archaeological sites, are located in the conservancy.[3]
Ecology
Terrestrial mammals in the conservancy include wolves and black-tailed deer.[3]
Marine mammals that use the area include orca, humpbacks, Steller sea lions, Pacific white-sided dolphins, harbour seals, and porpoises.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- 1 2 "Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy". BC Geographical Names. Government of British Columbia – B.C. Geographical Names Office (BCGNO).
- 1 2 3 "Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy". BC Parks. Government of British Columbia. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
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