The Department of Environment takes a leading role in: regulating and enforcing safe standards for air, water and soil; managing human impacts on fish and wildlife; providing quality outdoor recreation opportunities in territorial parks and campgrounds; and addressing the challenge of global climate change.
Services and information
Latest news
A new national park in the Yukon being explored by the Gwich’in Tribal Council, the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, and the Governments of Canada and Yukon
April 22, 2024
A national park in the Peel Watershed would permanently protect the area.
Online campsite reservations at four frontcountry campgrounds open tomorrow
April 9, 2024
Online campsite reservations open tomorrow at 9 am YST at four frontcountry campgrounds.
The April 1 snow survey shows snowpack ranges from below average to record setting in the North
April 9, 2024
The Government of Yukon has released the April 1 Yukon Snow Survey Bulletin and Water Supply Forecast.
Minister responsible
Nils Clarke
Legislative Assembly profile
Email:
nils.clarke@yukon.ca
Phone number:
867-333-1007
Fax number :
867-393-7135
Client Solutions provides front line service to the public.
Mail:
Box 2703 (V-3A)
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
Email:
environmentyukon@yukon.ca
Phone:
1-867-667-5652
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5652
Fax number:
1-867-393-7197
Staff directory
The Animal Health Unit: delivers animal health and animal protection programs; responds to threats to the health of wildlife and domestic animals; monitors health of wildlife and livestock through surveillance projects; provides animal health laboratory services; and makes policy and management recommendations to protect animal health and support public health.
Mail:
Box 2703 (V-7)
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
Email:
animalhealth@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-5600
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5600
Fax number:
867-393-6263
Staff directory
The Climate Change Secretariat: coordinates the Government of Yukon’s response to climate change; forms climate change partnerships with Canada, First Nations, Yukon University and other organizations; coordinates climate change activities and participation; and develops climate change policies and strategies.
Mail:
Box 2703 (V-205)
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
Email:
climatechange@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-456-5544
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5544
Fax number:
867-456-5543
Staff directory
Conservation Officer Services: performs monitoring and enforcement; provides hunter and trapper education; provides resource management support; ensures public safety relating to wildlife; and manages trapline administration.
Mail:
Box 2703 (V-18)
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
Email:
coservices@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-8005
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
8005
Fax number:
867-393-6206
Staff directory
Environmental Protection and Assessment: performs analysis of environmental impacts; provides contaminated sites monitoring; administers permits for regulated activities and substances; provides public education and awareness; and remediates Government of Yukon owned contaminated sites.
Mail:
Box 2703 (V-8)
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
Email:
envprot@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-5683
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5683
Fax number:
867-393-6213
Staff directory
Fish and Wildlife: perform fish and wildlife research and monitoring; coordinates harvest management; ensures habitat and wildlife management and protection; performs co-operative management; manages environmental education, youth camps and projects; and provides wildlife viewing programs. Read the Fish and Wildlife Branch mission statement and core principles.
Mail:
Box 2703 (V-5)
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
Email:
fish.wildlife@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-3645
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
3645
Fax number:
867-393-6263
Staff directory
The Water Resources branch: performs water-related strategic planning, policy development and implementation; performs regional water quality and quantity monitoring and research; provides expert technical advice regionally and nationally; and ensures enforcement and compliance of the Waters Act and water licences.
Mail:
Box 2703 (V-310)
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
Email:
waterresources@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-3171
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
3171
Fax number:
867-667-3195
Staff directory
Yukon Parks: plans and operates territorial campgrounds, parks, recreation sites, and Canadian Heritage Rivers; prepares and implements park management plans; administers the Wilderness Tourism Licensing Act; and provides communications and interpretive programs related to parks, recreation and Leave No Trace.
Mail:
Box 2703 (V-4)
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
Email:
yukon.parks@yukon.ca
Phone:
867-667-5648
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5648
Fax number:
867-393-6223
Staff directory
View the Environment organizational structure.
Phone:
867-667-5652