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The Government of Yukon, through the Elk-Agriculture Steering Committee, creates two-year pilot program to reduce elk interactions on agricultural lands
December 1, 2023
The Steering Committee is focused specifically on the Takhini elk herd and will implement a two-year pilot program to reduce elk interactions on agricultural lands.
Government consults on conservation measures for sheep populations in southwest Yukon
November 29, 2023
The Government of Yukon has started consultation and engagement on options to address thinhorn sheep conservation concerns in southwest Yukon.
The Yukon’s 2023 State of the Environment report released
November 23, 2023
The Yukon’s 2023 State of the Environment report has been released.
Government of Yukon passes the amendments to the Environment Act
October 23, 2023
The amendments to the Environment Act received assent, bringing the Yukon one step closer to implementing Extended Producer Responsibility.
Amendments to the Environment Act tabled
October 10, 2023
Amendments to the Environment Act are required to fully implement extended producer responsibility in the territory.
Statement from Minister of Environment Nils Clarke on the Canadian Council for Ministers of Environment meeting
July 28, 2023
Minister of Environment Nils Clarke has released the following statement on the Canadian Council of Ministers of Environment meeting.
Statement from Minister of Environment Nils Clarke on the Congdon Creek Campground expansion
July 21, 2023
Minister of Environment Nils Clarke released the following statement on the expansion of the Congdon Creek Campground.
Statement from Minister Nils Clarke on Wild About Wildlife Month
July 18, 2023
July is Wild About Wildlife Month.
Forty-one additional campsites now open at the Congdon Creek Campground
July 13, 2023
Congdon Creek Campground celebrates the addition of 41 campsites.
Statement from Minister Clarke on Plastic Free July
July 5, 2023
This month is Plastic Free July! Yukoners are encouraged to do their part to help reduce the amount of plastic used in their daily lives.