Development Assessment in our Traditional Territory

The Lands and Resources Department wishes to keep citizens informed and facilitate communication about projects and developments in the Traditional Territory. The Lands and Resources Department created this section to provide brief information about current projects and developments going through assessment under the Yukon Environmental and Socioeconomic Assessment Board (YESAB). Please find a brief summary of projects currently in the “seeking views” stage of assessment. 

Information/views/opinions/questions should be directed either to our Lands and Resources Department or to the local YESAB Designated Office (see contact below). No online posts or comments will be considered.

Contact us because…

1)      You have questions about the project or want more information;

2)      You would like to submit your own personal comments to YESAB about a project but need assistance;

3)      You have specific concerns or information about the project area or about values that might be affected by the project that you would like NND to consider when we submit comments,

Please contact our Environmental Assessment Officer, Stephan Walke

(stephan.walke@nndfn.com) 867-996-2265 ext. 152

In particular, consider the following questions:

1. What is important to you in the proposed project area?

• What is the drainage like? 
• Are there calving grounds?
• Are there fish bearing streams?
• Are there salmons spawning gravels?
• Are there wetlands?
• Are there important wildlife forage areas?
• Are there old camp sites in the area?
• Are there berry patches in the area?
• Are there old trails in the area?
• Is there an active trapline overlapping the area? 

2. How do you think those valued components would be affected or impacted by the proposed project?

3. Do you have any suggestions for how the effects you have identified could be reduced or eliminated?¹

¹taken from YESAB communication

YESAB Information and Contact:

www.yesabregistry.ca for information on all projects and interactive map

www.yesab.ca for information about the Yukon Environmental and Socioeconomic Assessment Board

Mayo Designated YESAB Office:

PO Box 2126, Mayo, Y0B 1M0

Phone: 867-996-4040 // Fax: 867-390-4049