Energy, Mines, and Resources

Peel Watershed Regional Land Use Plan

The objective of regional land use planning is to provide guidance for the integrated management of lands and resources in order to ensure sustainable development and sound environmental stewardship while minimizing land use conflicts.

With receipt of the Recommended Peel Watershed Regional Land Use Plan, the Government of Yukon will now begin an interdepartmental and intergovernmental review.

The Yukon government honours the commitments made to our First Nation partners under the Umbrella Final Agreement, and as such, we will continue to follow the processes outlined in Chapter 11 of the Final Agreements.

This work look towards a final plan that incorporates a variety of land use activities within the Peel watershed and addresses the interests of the Gwich’in Tribal Council, First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, Tr'ondëk Hwëch’in, Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, and Yukon government in a balanced manner.

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Steps Remaining in the Peel Regional Land Use Planning process

The Parties to the land use plan will determine the appropriate consultation approach to meet the intent of section 11.6.2 and 11.6.4 of the Final Agreement, which call for intergovernmental consultation on the Recommended Plan.

The Government of Yukon, as outlined under 11.6.2 of the Final Agreement, will make opportunities for the public and stakeholders to offer their perspectives on the Recommended Plan. This may include going out to the affected communities. Specific details of the consultation approach are not yet finalized.

The Parties will utilize existing intergovernmental working groups such as the Senior Liaison Committee and Technical Working Group to work in partnership to review the plan.

Due to the number of partners involved and consultation requirements under the Final Agreement, it is expected that some time will be required for review and comment to occur. Details of the timeframe are not yet finalized.

Following the internal review and consultations, the Parties will work together to review the input received.  Depending on the input received and the decisions of the parties, the Recommended Plan may either be converted into a Final Land Use Plan, or referred back to the Peel Watershed Planning Commission for further modifications.

Contact Us - Regional Land Use Planning

 

Energy, Mines and Resources,
Corporate Policy and Planning

Ph: 867.667.5461
Email: lup@gov.yk.ca