Conservancy overview
Owikeno Conservancy was established as part of government’s land use decision for the Central Coast planning area. This conservancy protects several tributaries of the largest fjord lake on coastal British Columbia, which is known for its high sockeye salmon values and its seasonal habitat values for grizzly bears. The conservancy also protects extensive cultural heritage values.
Advisories
This conservancy is located approximately 65 kilometres south of Bella Coola and 20 kilometres east of Wuikinuxv Village.
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Conservancy details
- Date established: May 22, 2007
- Size: 70,569 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.