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Earth Science
Soil Landscape, Yukon Basin River Studies, Yukon Geology Program
All About the Yukon River
A guide to information about the river system including ecology, environment and the geography of the river. Also includes travel, adventure and tourism information.
Caribou Commons Project
An international effort to permanently protect the calving grounds of the Porcupine Caribou Herd, located in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Includes overview, music samples, ways to help and contact information.
Chisana Caribou Project
Conservation experiment to preserve the Chisana caribou herd. Includes a daily journal, photos and educational information.
DAP/YESAA Yukon
Explains the proposed Yukon Development Assessment Process (DAP), as described in the draft Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act (YESAA). Contains updates, news, contact information and answers to questions.
Department of Environment
Oversees the management and use of the territories' renewable resources and environment. Includes bear safety information, employment opportunities, and wildlife regulations.
Klondike Placer Miners' Association
Non-profit advocacy group representing the interests of the placer mining industry of the Yukon. Information about the organization and its activities, current issues, history, and the economic role of mining.
Project Caribou
Support web site for Project Caribou, a 150-page learning package on the wild caribou of North America. Includes activities, downloads and curriculum references.
Taiga Net
Co-operatively run environmental and community network operated by the Arctic Borderlands Ecological Knowledge Society. Contains environmental information, resources, and links.
Yukon Council on the Economy and the Environment
Independent advisory group with mandate to advise government, organizations, individuals and businesses to adopt practices to further the goal of sustainable development. Contains overview and membership list.
Yukon Fish and Game Association
Association with purpose to ensure the long-term management of fish, wildlife, and outdoor recreation resources in the best interests of territory residents. Contains events, reports, executive information and photos of merchandise.
Yukon Mining Facts
Information about the Yukon mining industry, with statistics provided by Natural Resources Canada. Includes annual, general, and historical information.
Yukon Science Institute
Site to promote public awareness in science activities in the territory, and to aid and facilitate scientific research and development. Contains information on lectures, activities, and membership.
Yukon Water Board
Board responsible for the issuance of water use licences for the use of water and/or the deposit of waste into water. Site includes information sheets, policies, contact information and related links.