Tenh Dẕetle Conservancy

The conservancy spans 3,500 hectares of wetlands, lakes, and forests east of Mount Edziza, forming a natural corridor within northwestern British Columbia.

The area gained protected status in April 2021 through a collaboration between the Tahltan Central Government, Province of BC, and multiple conservation organizations.

The name Tenh Dẕetle, meaning Ice Mountain, reflects the input from Tahltan Elders and language keepers who maintain deep connections to this territory.

The conservancy supports wildlife viewing opportunities, with regular sightings of moose, caribou, mountain goats, and stone sheep throughout the protected lands.

The territory contains the headwaters of a tributary leading to the Stikine River system, which functions as one of North America's major salmon watersheds.

Location: Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

GPS coordinates: 57.68694,-129.51056

Latest update: November 4, 2025 02:25