Feasibility Study for the Proposed Southern Strait of Georgia National Marine Conservation Area Reserve

© Parks Canada / Chris Cheadle

Welcome!

Connecting the Land, the Water, and the People

Come explore with us the possibility of creating a national marine conservation area reserve for the southern Strait of Georgia, to protect its marine values for the future. Whether you are looking for information or want to share your views, this is the place to look!

Red sea urchin
© Parks Canada / Francine Mercier

Parks Canada in partnership with the Province of British Columbia is conducting a feasibility study to decide if this area is a suitable candidate to include in the system of national marine conservation areas. Consultations and feedback are an important part of the study.

Estuarine areas like the Strait of Georgia are among the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. In the Strait, this high productivity is due to fresh water from the Fraser River mixing with the ocean waters flooding through Juan de Fuca and Haro Straits. A national marine conservation area ( NMCA ) would conserve a representative portion of this vital marine ecosystem while also allowing human uses to continue in an ecologically sustainable manner. An NMCA can assist coastal communities to remain sustainable.

Orca, or killer whales, are frequently spotted
© Parks Canada

Learn more about:

• the proposal
• the study process
• consultations
• the national marine conservation area program
• how to become involved
• study publications (newsletters, reports, fact sheets.)

Send us your questions and we will provide answers!   straitofgeorgianmca@pc.gc.ca