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Water Inspections Unit
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Water Use Licences for Flood Protection
Water Inspections Role
The primary duty of the Water Inspections Unit is to 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 eight types:
- Industrial
- Quartz mining
- Municipal
- Hydroelectric
- Agriculture
- Conservation
- Recreational
- Miscellaneous (e.g. bridges, culverts, pipeline crossings)
Water Use Licences for Flood Protection
If your project involves watercourse training or flood protection which involves the indirect use of water, you may need a permit.
Yukoners planning to undertake flood protection work are encouraged to read this short Water Resources Branch Fact Sheet on which actions require permits.
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.
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
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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 |
