Environmental Assessment Section

FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ON THE YUKON ENVIRONMENTAL and SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT ACT (YESAA) PLEASE ACCESS:
http://www.gov.yk.ca/depts/eco/dap/yeaa.html or http://www.yesab.ca.

What We Are

We are a team of environmental analysts whose primary function is to review the variety of projects and activities that take place in the Yukon in terms of their potential effects on fisheries, wildlife, parks, habitat and tourism.

Why We Have a Environmental Assessment Team

We speak on behalf of the Department of Environment and Yukon Government regarding impacts and mitigation for project proposals, and ensure there is one Departmental viewpoint instead of many conflicting recommendations.

Every project that happens on wildlife habitat has the potential to have an impact. It is our job to:

Identify the projects and activities involved;

Translate the activities involved to our stakeholders so there is a clear understanding of what will actually take place on each project;

Consult in varying degrees with a wide range of stakeholders including trappers, outfitters, biologists, the public, senior management, First Nations, other governments, and non-government organizations;

Gather the facts and concerns to develop a department or government viewpoint on the project that outlines possible impacts and mitigation;

Present our position to various regulators and policy forums to ensure that the department's needs are put into the permits governing a project;

Follow-up to ensure that the recommendations we made are accepted and utilised;

Keep Department of Environment senior managers apprised of sensitive issues and help provide solutions to resolve these issues; and

Stay up-to-date on the effectiveness of current methods in limiting impacts due to development.

We can answer your questions about a specific project or proposal, or give you more information about our review and referral process.

For more information contact:

Environmental Programs Branch
Phone: (867) 667-5683
Toll free (in Yukon): (1-800) 661-0408, local 5683
Fax: (867) 393-6213
Email: envprot@gov.yk.ca