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Heritage Rivers System (CHRS) involved the federal, provincial and territo-
rial governments collectively to conserve rivers that were regarded as dem-
onstrating outstanding natural, cultural and recreational heritage. To date
there are 42 Canadian Heritage Rivers (38 designated, and another Four
nominated), totaling approximately 10,000 km in length, across all provinces
and territories (Figure 6.1).
Several jurisdictions are responsible for the CHRS. At the national level,
Parks Canada provides leadership and support to the CHRS; the agency is also
directly responsible for six of the rivers as they are either within national
parks (Alsek, Kluane NP; Athabasca, Jasper NP; Kicking Horse, Yoho NP;
North Saskatchewan, Banff NP; South Nahanni, Nahanni National Park
Reserve) or part of a National Historic Site (e.g. the Rideau Waterway). For
river nominations and designations in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut,
approval is required from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
Canada (AANDC). Myriad provincial and territorial agencies also share
responsibility for the CHRS, focusing on the environment, parks, natural
areas and tourism (Canadian Heritage Rivers Board, 2007).
Consideration for inclusion requires the nominated river to possess out-
standing natural, cultural and/or recreational value, a high level of public
Figure 6.1 The Canadian Heritage Rivers System
Source: Parks Canada (2014).
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