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What We Heard report now available for Proposed Animal Protection and Control Act regulations
The Government of Yukon has released a What We Heard report following engagement on proposed regulations under the Animal Protection and Control Act.
Extended Producer Responsibility now enabled in the Yukon
New regulation means changes are coming to recycling and waste management in the territory.
Government of Yukon invites public input on draft flood hazard maps for Southern Lakes area and Carmacks
The Government of Yukon is seeking feedback from Yukoners on the draft flood hazard maps for the Southern Lakes area and Carmacks.
Tombstone Territorial Park backcountry campsites available for reservation starting March 6
Tombstone Territorial Park backcountry campgrounds are available for reservation on March 6.
Government of Yukon announces new climate change actions, shares progress on Our Clean Future strategy
The Government of Yukon is introducing 42 new actions to strengthen the Yukon’s climate action and sharing the Our Clean Future 2022 annual report.
The Government of Yukon, through the Elk-Agriculture Steering Committee, creates two-year pilot program to reduce elk interactions on agricultural lands
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
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
The Yukon’s 2023 State of the Environment report has been released.
Government of Yukon passes the amendments to the Environment Act
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
Amendments to the Environment Act are required to fully implement extended producer responsibility in the territory.
Date modified: 2026-05-27