Tsiigehnjik/Arctic Red River Northwest Territories: Canadian Heritage Rivers System Ten-Year Monitoring Report 2005 – 2014
The Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS) is a national river conservation program that was established in 1984. The program provides national recognition to designated rivers and encourages long-term conservation and management of natural and cultural heritage and recreational values.
Federal, provincial and territorial governments work with communities and stewardship groups to promote and conserve Canadian Heritage Rivers. A Canadian Heritage Rivers System designation does not provide legal protection for a river.
