Qaqsauqtuuq Migratory Bird Sanctuary: management plan

Qaqsauqtuuq Migratory Bird Sanctuary (MBS) is in Nunavut, 35 kilometers east of Coral Harbour on Southampton Island within the Kivalliq Region. The 112,400-hectare MBS was established in 1959 and supports over 2% of the mid-continent population of lesser snow goose, 1% of Atlantic brant population (assumed), and 5% of the common eider borealis population.

This management plan provides detailed information about Qaqsauqtuuq MBS, including:

• a description of the area
• its ecological resources
• the challenges and threats it faces
• habitat and wildlife management
• site access and permitted activities

All MBSs are protected and managed under the Migratory Birds Convention Act. This management plan pairs with protection provided for existing Aboriginal or treaty rights.

Related links

• Qaqsauqtuuq Migratory Bird Sanctuary
• Qaqsauqtuuq MBS management plan (Inuktitut)