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Peel Protesters Rally Outside Yukon Legislature
— Posted on May 10, 2012 10:00 AM in: General News
More than 100 Yukoners concerned about the Peel Watershed rallied outside the legislature Thursday on the last day of the spring sitting.
Castle Logging in Prime Grizzly Bear Habitat
— Posted on Mar 15, 2012 09:30 AM in: Y2Y in the News
While the logging occurring in the Castle special place may seem well removed from the Bow Valley, it has wide-ranging implications for grizzly bears and their ability to move on the landscape.
Peel Region at Risk as Yukon Government disregards Planning Commission's Recommendations
— Posted on Mar 07, 2012 10:30 AM in: General News
To the dismay of many Yukoners, the Peel Watershed, one of the world's largest and most pristine ecosystems, may soon be opened to increased development.
Groups Disappointed in Yukon Government's Peel Plan
— Posted on Feb 16, 2012 10:30 AM in: General News
Two separate groups say they are disappointed in the Yukon Government's announcement that it will not ban development in the Peel region.
Yukon Won't Ban Mining in Peel Watershed
— Posted on Feb 15, 2012 10:30 AM in: General News
In an abrupt about face, the Yukon Government announced that mineral exploration and development, with associated road networks, will be allowed to proceed in the Peel and that only a minority of the watershed will be protected.