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Wildlife viewing schedule

Discover Yukon's flora and fauna with free wildlife viewing events across the territory.

Wildlife viewing schedule

Discover Yukon's flora and fauna with free wildlife viewing events across the territory.

Canada Water Week 2014

Celebrate one of our most vital natural resources March 17 - 23.

Yukon hunting regulations

Find out everything you need to know about hunting in Yukon for the 2013-14 season.

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Latest News

Clean up planned for Old Crow contaminated sites

March 7, 2014 – The Yukon government intends to clean up three sites in Old Crow for the protection of environmental and human health. Site assessments will be completed for the airport maintenance fuel facility; the aviation and marine branch fuel facility; and the nursing station. The information gathered will determine what's required for the clean-up process (site remediation). Remediation efforts will continue at three other sites in Yukon as well. (YG New Release)

Hunters: Aishihik bison herd late-winter map updated

February 26, 2014 – Hunters may have more success finding their game with the help of the Aishihik bison herd locations map. The bisons’ current locations have been determined from a recent flight over the region of the Aishihik herd range. The late winter bison hunting season runs until March 31.

Kusawa Park Public Meetings

February 25, 2014 – How do you think Kusawa Park should be managed? Tell the Kusawa Park Steering Committee what you think about key topics to be addressed in the Kusawa Park Management Plan. Share your ideas at a public meeting this February and March. Visit the Steering Committee’s website for more information.

Wanted: Yukon Youth Summer Workers

February 14, 2014 – If you're between 16 and 29 years old, presently in school and are planning to return to full-time studies in the fall, Environment Yukon has a variety of exciting opportunities for you. Make a difference this summer with our Yukon Youth Conservation Corps (Y2C2) program, while having a broad range of career-building experiences. The deadline to apply is February 27.

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