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Water Resources
© Government of Yukon
Environment Yukon is just one of six Yukon Government departments with water management responsibiliites.
Update! Check out the new Yukonwater website to find water information and data provided from the various governments and organizations with interests and responsibilities for water.
What We Do
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Water-related strategic planning, policy development and implementation
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Regional water quality/quantity monitoring and research
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Provision of expert technical advice regionally and nationally
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Enforcement and compliance of the Waters Act and water licences
- Administration of water security deposits
- Share responsibility for managing Yukon waters with five other Yukon Government departments including:
- Health & Social Services (drinking water & private sewage disposal)
- Highways & Public Works (water & sewage provision in unincorporated communities)
- Energy, Mines & Resources (regulate placer mining activities)
- Executive Council Office, Water Board Secretariat (water licensing process)
- Community Services (project management services for community infrastructure)
Legislation & Regulations
The Waters Act and Waters Regulation guide the deposit of waste and water use in the Yukon. Activity is regulated by the Yukon Government.
Data and Information
Looking for water quantity or quality data and information? Please fill out this data request form and sent it to water.resources@gov.yk.ca.
Additional Resources
- Dam Guide: Design Expectations and Required Information
- Best Management Practices for Works Affecting Water in Yukon
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Contact Water Resources Environment Yukon Government of Yukon Box 2703 (V-310) Phone: 867-667-3171 Email: water.resources@gov.yk.ca |
