Iskut River

The Iskut River is the largest tributary of the Stikine River in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, entering it a few miles above its entry into Alaska.

Iskut River
Iskut River valley
Location
Country	Canada
Province	British Columbia
Basin features
River system	Stikine River
Waterbodies	Eddontenajon Lake, Kinaskan Lake, Natadesleen Lake, Tatogga Lake
Waterfalls	Cascade Falls

Hydroelectricity

There is a 195 MW run of river hydroelectric project under development in Forrest Kerr Canyon of the Iskut river. A road, cut wide enough for a transmission line corridor, has been built that leads to the proposed in-take and out-flow areas of the project. The project will pave the way for development in this region, possibly connecting Highway 37 to Wrangell, Alaska, offering a new route to the Pacific Coast. There are many gold, silver and base metal mines in the area—including the Snip property.

References

• "Iskut River". BC Geographical Names.