Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy

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Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy
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Ochre Star in Qlawdzeet Anchorage
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Location within British Columbia
Location Canada
Nearest city Prince Rupert
Coordinates 54°09′09″N130°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, stellar sea lions, pacific white-sided dolphins, harbour seals, and porpoises. [3]

References

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


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