Ksgaxl/Stephens Island Conservancy
Canadian conservation area
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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).
LocationCanada
NearestcityPrince Rupert
Coordinates54°09′09″N 130°44′13″W [2]
Area14,081 ha (54.37 sq mi)[2]
| 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 [2] |
| Area | 14,081 ha (54.37 sq mi)[2] |
| Established | June 27, 2008 |
| Operator | BC Parks |
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]
