The Nechako River (Dakelh: ᘅᐪᙠᗶᑋ) / nəˈtʃækoʊ / arises on the Nechako Plateau east of the Kitimat Ranges of the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada, and flows north toward Fort Fraser, then east to Prince George where it enters the Fraser River.

Nechako River, major tributary of the Fraser River, in central British Columbia, Canada. It originates at Kenney Dam and flows eastward for nearly 150 miles (240 km), draining the Nechako Plateau into the Fraser at Prince George, B.C. Stuart River, a 258-mile- (415-kilometre-) long tributary, joins

Feb 7, 2006 · The Nechako River rises in the Coast Mountains in west-central BC and flows east to form a principal tributary of the Fraser River. Because of massive damming of its headwaters, it is no longer possible to give its length or tell exactly where it used to rise.

The Nechako River drains the Nechako Plateau east of the Coast Mountains and flows north toward Fort Fraser, then east to Prince George where it enters the Fraser River. "Nechako" is an anglicization of netʃa koh, its name in the Carrier language meaning "big river".

A 5-unit site on a treed flat overlooking the Nechako River. Good pull-out spot for canoe trips from below Cheslatta Falls. Drive south from Vanderhoof on the Kenney Dam Road to 72 km. Turn right (west) onto the site access road.

The Nechako River arises on the Nechako Plateau east of the Kitimat Ranges of the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada, and flows north toward Fort Fraser, then east to Prince George where it enters the Fraser River.

The Nechako River is approximately 290 km long, and joins the Fraser River in Prince George. The Nechako white sturgeon, a genetically unique population of sturgeon that only exist in this river and are currently listed as an endangered species.

Nechako is located on the northern side of British Columbia. It is at the basin of the Nechako River. To the south of Nechako is the Chilcotin Plateau, and to the north is the Nation River. It is also the main region of the Canadian province of British Columbia.

Jun 10, 2021 · The Nechako River was diverted in the 1950s for the construction of the Kenney Dam and Nechako Reservoir. This caused the extirpation of Nechako River sturgeon, Nechako and Endako Chinook, and many Sockeye populations. With less water overall and minimized peak flows, side-channels have become colonized by terrestrial vegetation.

Nechako River Ecological Reserve was established to protect the most vigorous known tamarack stands west of the Rocky Mountains for genetic stock. Ecological reserves protect special natural ecosystems, and support research and education.