YCS 8/16/24 YCS 8/16/24

Impacts of Mining in the Yukon

YCS' perspective on the environmental, economic and social costs of Yukon's mining industry.

YCS 6/20/24 YCS 6/20/24

Gladiator Metals Stakes Jackson Ridge

Stakes were made. Here’s what you need to know about Gladiator Metals Corp. new quartz claims on Jackson Ridge.

YCS 6/18/24 YCS 6/18/24

Industrial Disturbance in the Ranges of Two Yukon Caribou Herds

YCS is deeply concerned about how industrial sites in the Yukon affect northern mountain woodland caribou. We've published a 2024 Report, Industrial Disturbances in the Ranges of Two Yukon Caribou Herds Approach Critical Levels, to examine how much of the Clear Creek and Klaza Herds habitat is affected by mining.

Kirsten Reid - Conservation Biologist 3/9/23 Kirsten Reid - Conservation Biologist 3/9/23

Caribou Conservation

A look at caribou conservation and potential protection initiatives amidst industrial development in the Yukon (ft. YCS’ Caribou Storymap and Clear Creek Caribou Study).

Kirsten Reid - Conservation Biologist 2/9/23 Kirsten Reid - Conservation Biologist 2/9/23

Caribou in the Yukon

YCS’ New Interactive Caribou StoryMap

Sebastian Jones - Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Analyst 1/27/23 Sebastian Jones - Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Analyst 1/27/23

Wetlands Protection - for peats sake!

YCS’ take on the new wetlands policy - the good and the murky.

Kirsten Reid - Conservation Biologist 11/1/22 Kirsten Reid - Conservation Biologist 11/1/22

An Introduction to Cumulative Effects

Integrating cumulative effects into future development assessments is crucial to ensure the future environmental and social integrity of the Yukon’s landscapes.

Sebastian Jones - Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Analyst 10/13/22 Sebastian Jones - Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Analyst 10/13/22

Land Planning in the Yukon

YCS participates deeply in many planning efforts in the Yukon. What does it involves? What are examples of ongoing plans?