Kagloryuak River Explained

Kagloryuak River
Mouth Coordinates:70.2842°N -111.5036°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Canada
Source1 Elevation:10m (30feet)[1]

The Kagloryuak River is located on Victoria Island in Northern Canada, commencing in Nunavut and ending in the Northwest Territories. Starting from the central plains, it flows west into Prince Albert Sound.[2]

The Kagloryuak River Valley has a density of king eiders and Canada geese.[3] In 2007, the Kagloryuak River Valley became a Key Migratory Bird Terrestrial Habitat Site[4]

The river is an important source of Arctic charr for the community of Holman.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kagloryuak River ca. 10 m. geonames.org. 2009-03-10.
  2. Web site: Canadian Environmental Assessment Archives. December 31, 2008. Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. 2009-03-10.
  3. Web site: Sea Duck Joint Venture: Annual Project Summary for Endorsed Projects. PDF. Dickson. Lynne. 2004–2005. Sea Duck Joint Venture. 2. 2009-03-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20080907090717/http://www.seaduckjv.org/studies/pro3/pr39.pdf. 2008-09-07. dead.
  4. Web site: Identify key bird habitat sites and recommend areas for protection and/or WHSRN nomination. mb.ec.gc.ca. 2009-03-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20090429111632/http://www.mb.ec.gc.ca/nature/migratorybirds/sb/dc31s04.en.html. 2009-04-29. dead.
  5. News: Holman Charr Newsletter, Vol. 2. June 16, 1997. fishfp.sasktelwebhosting.com. 2009-03-10.

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