Columbia Lake Ecological Reserve is a
nature reserve
A nature reserve (also known as a wildlife refuge, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve or bioreserve, natural or nature preserve, or nature conservation area) is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, funga, or features of geologic ...
on
Columbia Lake
Columbia Lake is the primary lake at the headwaters of the Columbia River, in British Columbia, Canada. It is fed by several small tributaries. The village of Canal Flats is located at the south end of the lake.
Columbia Lake is a fresh water la ...
in the
East Kootenay
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is a regional district in the Canadian province of British Columbia, Canada. In the 2016 census, the population was 60,439. Its area is . The regional district offices are in Cranbrook, the large ...
region of
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada. Situated in the Pacific Northwest between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that ...
,
Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its Provinces and territories of Canada, ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the world's List of coun ...
, located on the east side of Columbia Lake just north of the village of
Canal Flats
Canal Flats is a village municipality in the East Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. This Columbia Valley community lies between the southern end of Columbia Lake and the northwest shore of the Kootenay River. The locality, on Briti ...
.
The reserve was created in 1971, comprising approximately 60 acres. Its boundary was extended, increasing its approximate area to 80 acres, in 1972. In 2004, its area was reduced to approximately 21 hectares.
The reserve is in the
Interior Douglas-fir zone and protects some of the
Columbia Wetlands
The Columbia Wetlands is a 15,070 hectare wetland in the Columbia Valley region of southeastern British Columbia, Canada. It was designated a wetland of international importance on World Environment Day, June 5, 2005, and is the thirty-sev ...
.
Columbia Lake Ecological Reserve page on BC Parks website
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References
External links
List of ecological reserves, BC Parks website
See also
*Columbia Lake Provincial Park
Columbia Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located on the northeast shore of Columbia Lake south of the town of Invermere
Invermere is a community in eastern British Columbia, Canada, near the border of Al ...
{{British Columbia parks
Nature reserves in British Columbia
East Kootenay
Columbia Valley
1971 establishments in British Columbia
Protected areas established in 1971