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Tsâwnjik Chu (Nordenskiold) Wetland Habitat Protection Area

A Habitat Protection Area (HPA) is an area identified as requiring special protection under Yukon's Wildlife Act. HPAs are one of the ways in which the Yukon government can preserve habitat, practice conservation and safeguard traditional First Nation harvesting practices.

The Nordenskiold River valley south of Carmacks is a major wetland complex and an important waterfowl staging area. About 78 square kilometres of the complex was identified as a Special Management Area under the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation Final Agreement. The Yukon government designated the Habitat Protection Area in July 2010.

These wetlands are the ‘bread basket’ for Little Salmon/Carmacks people, providing them with moose, ducks and duck eggs, muskrat and other animals. The management plan respects the traditional and current use of the area while encouraging public appreciation for its wildlife.

Seven HPAs have been designated in Yukon, protecting about 577,000 hectares of exceptional habitat.

Additional Resources

• Tsâwnjjik Chu Nordenskiold HPA Management Plan (2010, 28 p. booklet)
• Map of Tsâwnjik Chu (Nordenskiold) Wetland