Science and Environment

» 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.

   
   http://www.explorenorth.com/library/weekly/aa100199.htm

» 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.

   
   http://www.cariboucommons.com/

» Chisana Caribou Project
   Conservation experiment to preserve the Chisana caribou herd. Includes a daily journal, photos and educational information.

   
   http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/stelias/caribou/

» Department of Environment
   Oversees the management and use of the territories' renewable resources and environment. Includes bear safety information, employment opportunities, and wildlife regulations.

   
   http://www.environmentyukon.gov.yk.ca/

» 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.

   
   http://www.kpma.ca/

» 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.

   
   http://www.taiga.net/projectcaribou/

» Taiga Net
   Co-operatively run environmental and community network operated by the Arctic Borderlands Ecological Knowledge Society. Contains environmental information, resources, and links.

   
   http://www.taiga.net/

» 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.

   
   http://www.ycee.yk.net/

» Yukon Gold Mining with Frank Erl
   Explore the world of placer mining by taking a behind the scenes look at the operation of one of the territories' most famous gold miners.

   
   http://www.yukongoldmining.com/

» 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.

   
   http://www.taiga.net/ysi/

» 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. Information sheets, policies, contact information and related links.

   
   http://www.yukonwaterboard.ca/