Environment

Regulation changes will help protect sheep and caribou populations
January 23, 2012 - Amendments to the Wildlife Regulations will help conserve Kusawa area Dall sheep, Chisana caribou and Bonnet Plume caribou populations.

Deadline for public comment extended to September 30
September 1, 2011 - The public has an additional 30 days–until September 30– to comment on the draft Recommended Wolf Conservation and Management Plan.

Stewart River moose calving grounds protected
September 1, 2011 - Important calving areas along the Stewart River will be protected to help maintain the region's high density of moose.

Fish and wildlife report highlights ‘learning by doing’
August 17, 2011 - A new report shows the diverse range of fish and wildlife research undertaken by the Yukon government and its partners.

Yukon government updates harvest rules
July 11, 2011 - Porcupine caribou harvest rules updated

WILD Education partnership renewed
June 1, 2011 - The Yukon government and Canadian Wildlife Federation have renewed their partnership to foster environmental awareness through innovative, hands-on learning by youth.

Alaskan census finds Porcupine caribou herd numbers are up
January 20, 2011 - While the fall census has found more than 123,000 animals in the iconic Porcupine caribou herd, the government encourages all hunters to continue to hunt conservatively and report their harvest.

Delegation to attend UN climate change conference
November 25, 2010 - As part of its ongoing response to climate change in the territory, the Yukon government is joining a Canadian delegation at COP16.

Joint review of Wolf Conservation Management Plan begins
November 22, 2010 - The Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board and Environment Yukon will be reviewing the Wolf Conservation and Management Plan to find out what changes, if any, are needed to ensure the long term survival of wolf populations in Yukon.

Governments sign management plan for new protected area
October 29, 2010 - The management plan for Yukon's newest habitat protection area calls for more use of traditional knowledge for land use policies for the Tsâwnjik Chu (Nordenskiold) wetland complex.

Ts’alwnjik chu (Nordenskiold) wetlands protected
August 3, 2010 - The Yukon government has created a new Habitat Protection Area that recognizes the unique values of the wetlands along the Nordenskiold River near Carmacks, the "bread basket" of the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation.

Government announces bison management approach for 2010-11
June 21, 2010 - This year's bison hunt will feature an extended season area and a six-week-long winter break to give wildlife a break from noise and disturbance during the coldest time of the year.

Permit hunt application forms available for 2010-11 season
May 25, 2010 - Applications are now available for the annual permit hunt lottery for moose, caribou, sheep, goat, deer or elk.

Recycling Club celebrates 15 years
May 12, 2010 - Club members know it pays to recycle thanks to the great prizes to be won while keeping Yukon communities litter free.

Harvest Management Plan for Porcupine caribou herd signed in Whitehorse
April 29, 2010 - Plan will help stabilize, if not increase, the Porcupine caribou herd population.

Environment Fair to celebrate biodiversity
April 6, 2010 - First-ever Environment Fair features family-friendly, interactive fun on April 17.

Recycling fund invests in community projects
March 3, 2010 - A pickup service in Dawson, facility improvements in Faro, and a waste glass project are just the latest recycling services supported by the Yukon government.

Multi-year Funding Agreement for Yukon Wildlife Preserve
November 17, 2009

Deputy Premier Takes Northern Perspective to Global Climate Summit
September 30, 2009

Interim Conservation Measures to Protect the Porcupine Caribou Herd
September 28, 2009

Yukon Government Opens New Tombstone Interpretive Centre
August 28, 2009

Management Plan for Tombstone Territorial Park Adopted
August 28, 2009

Bison Hunt Seasons and Locations Expanded
August 13, 2009

Applications Now Being Accepted for Yukon Elk Hunt Permits
July 29, 2009

Governments Establish Old Crow Flats Habitat Protection Area
June 29, 2009

Yukon to Attend International Climate Change Conference
June 4, 2009

Government to Increase Funding Support for Raven Recycling
May 28, 2009

Joint Initiative to Promote Fabric Shopping Bag Use in Yukon
May 21, 2009

Funds Support Environmental Awareness in Yukon
May 20, 2009