YCS helps people get outside and promotes awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the Yukon’s ecosystems.
YCS supports the conservation and protection of Yukon wild places.
YCS supports humane, sustainable and responsible management of wildlife.
YCS is a watchdog for industrial development and researches smart solutions for our territory.
We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic person to manage our growing efforts in outreach and communications. Applications will close on Sunday June 30, 23:59 PT but we reserve the right to interview and hire for this position earlier. Click the photo or visit the "Join Our Team" page for more information.
The Dawson Regional Planning Commission will be holding their second meeting on June 18 & 19, 2019 at the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) in Dawson City. The meeting will run from 9:00 am - 4:00pm on both days. All are welcome to attend. The agenda will be available here in the coming days.
Click on one of the following active YCS programs for more information:
We promote energy conservation and efficiency to reduce energy use and waste. We believe that instead of developing a Yukon oil and gas industry, the Yukon must replace imported fossil fuels with local, low-impact renewable energy sources for thriving, resilient communities.
In the future we envision, mining in the Yukon occurs only in places where such activities are ecologically and culturally acceptable. Where mining occurs, it will be based on need for the metal, on sound economics, and it will be done in a way that ensures that perpetual treatment is not necessary. Abandoned mine sites will be cleaned up.
Land use planning is critical in the Yukon. It is a collaborative way that the Yukon people can use social, environmental, economic and cultural information and knowledge to collectively determine what and how land should be protected, developed and managed in the territory.
We work to ensure that Yukon's fish and wildlife have safe habitat and healthy populations, despite pressures from human development. We supoprt humane, sustainable and responsible harvesting.
We believe in getting people outside to connect with nature. We offer free, fun interpretive programming for all ages throughout the summer at Whitehorse parks - from guided hikes to Kids' Ed-Ventures.
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