Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy

Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy
Ochre star in Qlawdzeet Anchorage
Interactive map of Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy
LocationCanada
Nearest cityPrince Rupert
Coordinates54°09′09″N 130°44′13″W / 54.15250°N 130.73694°W / 54.15250; -130.73694 [2]
Area14,081 ha (54.37 sq mi)[2]
EstablishedJune 27, 2008
OperatorBC 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

  1. ^ "Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  2. ^ a b "Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy". BC Geographical Names.
  3. ^ a b c "Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy". BC Parks. Government of British Columbia. Retrieved December 29, 2025.