Conservancy overview
Kwatna Estuary Conservancy was established as part of government’s land use decision in the Central Coast planning area. Kwatna River flows into Kwatna Inlet creating an estuary with meandering channels and a large tidal flat area. The conservancy serves as a feeding area for grizzly bears and as important habitat for juvenile salmon. The conservancy has very high cultural heritage.
Conservancy Size: 330 hectares – 257 hectares of upland and 73 hectares of foreshore
Date Established: June 27, 2008
Advisories
Safety info
Special Notes
- When anchored within Kwatna Conservancy, please remember that it is unlawful to discharge your blackwater.
Maps and location
The conservancy is located approximately 35 kilometres east of Bella Bella and 35 kilometres southwest of Bella Coola.
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Conservancy details
- Date established: June 27, 2008
- Size: 330 hectares
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.