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Hunting in Yukon
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Water Inspections Section
The Yukon Water Board is responsible for issuing water licences for water use and the deposit of waste.
The primary duty of the Water Inspections Section is to monitor and enforce compliance with the Waters Act and Regulations. This includes identifying concerns with project descriptions submitted for environmental assessment, as well recommending water use licence operating conditions, and monitoring and promoting compliance with those licences.
Water Inspectors conduct inspections on both licensed and unlicensed undertakings which are classified under seven types:
- Industrial
- Municipal
- Hydroelectric
- Agriculture
- Conservation
- Recreational
- Miscellaneous (e.g. bridges, culverts, pipeline crossings)
Spill Response
Water Inspectors work jointly with the Standards and Approvals Section of the Environmental Programs branch to investigate spills on or affecting water. Visit the Spill Reporting page for more information on the steps taken to report a spill.
Information Bulletins
Fact Sheet: Waters Act Requirements
for Proposed Flood Protection Work 
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View our Fact Sheet which sets out Waters Act requirements for Yukon residents who plan on doing works related to wartercourse training or flood protection.
Information Bulletin: Approvals required for a camp or lodge sewage disposal system 
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This information bulletin is intended to clarify when a camp or lodge facility will require either a water licence or a sewage disposal permit(s).
Water Use Licences for Placer Mining Projects
Water Use Licences for placer mining projects are monitored by Department of Energy, Mines & Resources Mining Inspectors. The licensing process is conducted by the Yukon Water Board.
Additional Resources
- Fisheries Act
- Waters Act
- Energy, Mines & Resources - Mining Inspectors
- Yukon Water Board
- Best Management Practices for Works Affecting Water in Yukon 4 MB
Contact Water Resources Environment Yukon Government of Yukon Box 2703 (V-310) Phone: 867-667-3171 Email: water.resources@gov.yk.ca |
