What's New

Check this page often for the latest news about the Yukon chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). Additions or changes to this site will be listed on this What's New page as they occur.

February 23, 2011: News Release – Yukon Government’s Peel Vision Fails say CPAWS Yukon & YCS
September 8, 2010: CPAWS Yukon and Yukon Conservation Society Condensed Summary of Recommended Peel Watershed Land Use Plan
August 31, 2010: Last Chance for Public Input on the Peel Watershed's Future
Deadline is October 1, 2010
August 19, 2010: YESAB (the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board) recommends that proposed mineral exploration in Tombstone not proceed
July 27, 2010: Thank you! Your letter on Tombstone made a difference.
July 26, 2010: Take a look at Environment Yukon's assessment of the proposed quartz exploration project in Tombstone Territorial Park
July 21, 2010: Tombstone bid draws torrent of opposition
(Whitehorse Daily Star)
July 15, 2010: Action Alert – Comments needed on mineral exploration claims in Tombstone Park
Please respond by July 22nd!
June 10, 2010: CPAWS Yukon welcomes Mark Peschke, Outreach and Membership Coordinator
February 5, 2010: Yukon issues interim protection for entire Peel Watershed