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FOR RELEASE     #08-023
February 4, 2008

Proposed Parks Regulations Public Comment Deadline Extended

WHITEHORSE – Environment Minister Dennis Fentie has extended the deadline for public comment on the proposed Yukon Parks Regulations to Feb. 18.

The proposed regulations will allow Yukoners and visitors alike to safely use and enjoy Yukon campgrounds and parks while protecting the natural resources that make these places special.

An information package outlining the proposed parks regulations is available on Environment Yukon’s website. Printed copies can be picked up from the department’s offices in the communities and at the Yukon government administration building on Second Avenue in Whitehorse.

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Contact:    
Roxanne Vallevand
Cabinet Communications 
(867) 633-7949 
roxanne.vallevand@gov.yk.ca		 Afan Jones 
Park Planner
(867) 667-3048
afan.jones@gov.yk.ca		 Dennis Senger  
Communications, Environment
(867) 667- 5237
dennis.senger@gov.yk.ca