| Language of origin | Salishan language family Halqʼeméylem language |
| Feature Type: | Ecological Reserve - A designated area established under the Ecological Reserves Act, set aside for the study of representative or unique ecosystems. |
| Status: | Official |
| Name Authority: | BC Geographical Names Office |
| Relative Location: | Surrounding Chilliwack River at head of Chilliwack Lake, just inside BC-Washington boundary, Yale Division Yale Land District |
| Tags: | Indigenous |
| Latitude-Longitude: | 49°00'19"N, 121°24'49"W at the approximate centre of this feature. |
| Datum: | WGS84 |
| NTS Map: | 92H/3 |
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Origin Notes and History:
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Established per Order in Council #699, 27 March 1980, containing 86 hectares more or less (formerly part of Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park). Conversion of OIC to Statute designation per Bill 50:2004, Parks and Protected Areas Statutes Amendment Act, 17 May 2004; the whole containing approximately 86 hectares. See Chilliwack (city) for origin information. Source: BC place name cards & correspondence, and/or research by BC Chief Geographer & Geographical Names Office staff. |
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ER #98. Purpose for establishing this reserve: To set aside productive floodplain forest stands for purposes of research and stock improvement. Ecological Reserves are areas in British Columbia selected to preserve representative and special natural ecosystems, plant and animal species, features, and phenomena. Ecological Reserves provide the highest level of protection for the maintenance of physical and biological diversity while allowing for research and educational activities. Visit BC Parks website for a detailed description of each Ecological Reserve.... www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/eco_reserve/ Source: included with note |