SUPPORT TO SAVE THE PEEL WATERSHED - YUKON'S WIND AND SNAKE RIVERS.

These rivers create part of the Peel River watershed. Under the Final Agreement of the First nations Land Claims, the First Nations and Yukon Government are committed to agreeing on a land use plan. A Planning Commission was formed and they have recommended 80% protection of the watershed. Affected First Nations, while supportive of the Commission’s work, are calling for protection of the entire Peel Watershed. Other groups are lobbying the government for no protection.
 
Watch this video that shows the magnificent features of the watershed and hear the opinions of the First Nations leaders.

Oct 1st is the deadline to tell decision makers that you feel the Planning Commission did a thorough job and whether you feel that the Commission went far enough in recommending 80% protection or whether you support the First Nations’ goal of 100% protection for the Peel watershed.
 

NAVIGABLE WATERS PROTECTION ACT (NWPA)

Speaking on behalf of all members of Paddle Canada - individual, instructor and regional members - Mr. Alexander acknowledged that its members and paddlers do recognize the need for legislative change as required to help facilitate economic growth. As directed by our members, Paddle Canada continued our focus on the lack of transparency during the consultation process as well as the lack of clear, concise and definable definitions and standards that will impact the rights of paddlers in this country. As stated by Mr. Alexander, "...how consultation is carried out can either alleviate or generate fears. From my constituency I think it is safe to say that it generated a lot of fear."