Peel Watershed Planning Commission -  The PWPC has released a draft plan, and a summary document “Highlights of the Draft Peel Watershed Regional Land-Use Plan” (PDF) to learn about key features and recommendations.  The Peel watershed is a vast unpopulated area in northeastern Yukon highly valued for wilderness recreation, big game outfitting, mineral and oil and gas potential, tourism, and ecological integrity. It also has significant cultural, heritage, and economic value for the three Yukon First Nations whose traditional territories overlap here – the Na-cho Nyak Dun, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, Vuntut Gwitchin.  The commission invites public comments on the draft plan until June 30, 2009.

Link to source
Download Full Draft Plan (PDF) or  “Highlights” LUP (PDF)

Please direct questions and opinions to the senior planner, Reg Whiten P.Ag., MCIP at:
307 Jarvis Street, Suite 201
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2H3
Tel: (867) 667-2374; Fax: (867) 667-4624
Toll free: 1-866-353-2374
Email: WPCPlanFeedback@planyukon.ca

Other news:

• Yukon News: “In defence of the Peel watershed” (Feb 25, 2009).
• CBC: “Strict rules proposed for land use in Peel watershed” (April 20, 2009).
• CBC: “Peel watershed draft plan creates ‘economic disaster’: Yukon mining chamber” (April 21, 2009).
• Yukon News: “Free staking must change: Peel land-use plan” (April 22, 2009).
• CBC: “Peel watershed plan draws fire from N.W.T. residents” (April 24, 2009).
• CPAWS: “Yukon conservation groups call for more protection in draft Peel Watershed Land Use Plan” (May 05, 2009).