Comprehensive Atlas of Protected Areas and Conservation Sites Located in Kazakhstan

Kulykol

Geography of the Kostanay Region saline lake systems

Trace the landscape of Kulykol, a sprawling shallow-water ecosystem situated in the Kamysty District. This protected wetland, defined by its saline chemistry and expansive reed-lined margins, represents a core element of the Kulykol-Taldykol lake system. The data provides a detailed look at the lake's basin topography, its intermittent connection to surrounding water bodies, and its status as a managed habitat within the open grasslands of the Tobil basin.

Koibagar-Tyntyugur Lakes

Steppe-wetland mosaic and Ramsar-recognized migratory habitat

Located in the Kostanay Region, the Koibagar-Tyntyugur Lakes represent a complex system of shallow, interconnected basins. These protected landscapes illustrate the dramatic hydrological cycles of the Saryarka edge, shifting from open water to reed-filled marshes. The region remains a benchmark for conservation, featuring essential waterbird habitats and rare fragments of pristine feather-grass steppe.

Taldykol

A vital Ramsar-listed freshwater steppe habitat in Kostanay Region

Taldykol acts as a critical freshwater sanctuary within the dry climate of northern Kazakhstan. This protected area, defined by its central island and willow-fringed margins, forms an essential part of the Kulykol-Taldykol lake system. The basin provides a necessary stopover and breeding site for waterbirds, demonstrating how local water features define the ecological character of the surrounding Kostanay Region steppe terrain.