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Lil̓wat Nation, N’Quatqua and the Province of B.C. recently completed the Visitor Use Management Strategy. This process was carried out in collaboration with the Pemberton Wildlife Association, and involved engagement with local governments, stakeholder groups, and the public.
Project partners are now implementing the short & long-term actions identified in the Strategy.
Tenquille Lake is within Lil̓wat territory and has cultural and spiritual significance. The surrounding area, including the Birkenhead River watershed, is also within N’Quatqua territory. The area has been and continues to be home to both Nations, and Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua citizens continue to visit the area to carry out cultural practices, connect with their territory, and carry out activities such as hunting and gathering.
Tenquille Lake and the surrounding area provide important habitat for many wildlife species, including the threatened South Chilcotin grizzly bear population, black bears, wolverine, and mountain goats. Recreation use can impact these species through disturbance and displacement.
The Pemberton Wildlife Association helps maintain the cabin, campsite, toilets, and trails in the Tenquille area through volunteer efforts.
The Visitor Use Management Strategy identifies many management recommendations actions to protect and maintain the integrity of the important values in the area.
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