Yukon Conservation Society has educated, advocated and conducted research on environmental issues since 1968.
Yukon Conservation Society - 2015 Annual General Meeting
Tues March 17th 5:30pm, 302 Hawkins StreetJoin us to learn about our work over the past year and our projects for the coming year. We will also ask our members to approve some changes to our bylaws. Meet our new Executive Director and some new board members, and touch base with all the familiar folks as well. The AGM is an opportunity to nominate new members to our volunteer board. If you would like to nominate someone, or are interested in joining the YCS board yourself, now is the time. Any nominations should be submitted to YCS by Thursday March 12, 2015. Please contact us if you are interested in finding out more about the roles and responsibilities of board members.
Please RSVP your plans to attend so that we may ensure quorum (and seating) - ycsoffice@ycs.yk.ca or 668-5678. Refreshments will be served! _________________________________________________________________
Next Generation Hydro
In regards to the Next Generation Hydro initiative, here is YCS's response to a questionnaire initiated by them. _________________________________________________________________
Protect the Peel!
- First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun
- Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in
- Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Yukon Chapter (CPAWS Yukon)
- and the Yukon Conservation Society
We won the Yukon Supreme court case!!!!! Here is the December 2nd 2014 Yukon Supreme Court ruling, and here is the media summary provided by the Yukon Supreme Court.
There is a joint press release from First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Yukon Chapter (CPAWS Yukon) and the Yukon Conservation Society (YCS) on this victory for the Peel Watershed.
However, the Yukon Government announced on Dec 30th, 2014, that they would appeal the Yukon Supreme Court Ruling. Here is a Dec 31st, 2014 press release regarding this development.
Here is some background information regarding the Peel Watershed:
launched a legal action to force the Yukon Government to implement a Land Use Plan that will protect 54,000 square kilometres of wilderness in northern Yukon’s Peel River Watershed.
The following are some of the legal documents filed with the Yukon Supreme Court.
- Read the Statement of Claim here.
- Here is the Yukon Government Statement of Defence.
- Here is the Plaintiffs Outline Of Argument.
- Finally, here is the Defendent's Outline Of Argument.
...and here is the executive summary of the Berger opinion of the compensation of owners of mineral claims.
to the Peel legal case!
There is a an entire website devoted to protecting the peel - www.protectpeel.ca - it's worth a visit!! There's also more Peel Watershed info on this website.
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More About What We Do
- YCS acts as a public watchdog that works to ensure: environmental regulation of mining; forest management that reflects all forest values; energy efficiency and land use planning.
- The Society plays an important role in ensuring that wild lands representing Yukon’s biodiversity are adequately protected. For example, YCS was instrumental in securing the protection of the Tatshenshini and continues to work for the protection of ecologically significant areas.
- YCS produces research papers on such topics as forest planning, environmental assessment, mining and energy issues.
- Education Work: YCS has long been instrumental in promoting greater environmental awareness and understanding in the Yukon.
- Annual programs and events such as our Free Guided Nature Hikes and the Bird-a-thon offer people the opportunity to enjoy and explore the Yukon environment.
- We produce quality publications including environmental education handbooks, trail guides, nature appreciation booklets, and our quarterly Nooks and other resource materials relating to northern environmental isues.
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- We maintain a library of b
- The library is open for public use.
This page was last updated (apart from the Twitter feed) Feb 24th, 2015
Original Web work by Mike Mason, updates by YCS staff
