News
Implementation of Water Use Fee CalculatorPosted on May 3, 2012
On May 1, 2012 the Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley (the Boards) began using a water use fee calculator as developed by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC). All licence holders (except federal, territorial, and municipal governments) pay fees for the use of water.
Land and Water Boards Release Draft Guide to the Land Use Permitting ProcessPosted on April 2, 2012
The Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley have released their Draft Guide to the Land Use Permitting Process for public comment. Comments are due by May 31, 2012.
New Land and Water Board Standards for GIS and Other Document SubmissionsPosted on March 2, 2012
The Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley are pleased to announce the release of standards for GIS and other document submissions to the Boards.
Land and Water Boards Release Draft Engagement Policy and GuidelinesPosted on February 29, 2012
The Land and Water Boards have released Draft Engagement Policy (Policy) and Draft Engagement Guidelines for Applicants and Holders of Land Use Permits and Water Licences (Guidelines).
Welcome Board MembersPosted on February 17, 2012
The WLWB would like to extend a warm welcome to Joseph Mackenzie, our newest Tłįcho-appointed Board member. In addition, we are very happy to welcome Rita Mueller back to the Board. Rita has recently been reappointed to the Board by the …
Thank you Mike NitsizaPosted on February 17, 2012
The Wek’èezhìi Land and Water Board would like to recognize Mike Nitsiza for his inspired and dedicated service during his 2008-2011 term with the Board. Mike’s service to the land, the water, and the people of Wek’èezhìi will always be remembered.
The WLWB Congratulates Dr. ElsasserPosted on November 25, 2011
The Wek’eezhii Land and Water Board would like to congratulate Ms. Sarah Elsasser for completing her Graduate studies at Laurentian University and receiving her PhD in Boreal Ecology. Her long hard road is finally over and we’re happy to have …
Community Based-Monitoring – SNP SamplingPosted on November 4, 2010
BUILDING COMMUNITY CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL TRAINING INITIATIVES Staff members of the Wek’eezhii Land and Water Board (the Board) have been exploring strategies to develop and deliver technical training programs that build capacity within our organization and for the communities that …
Publications
New Publication by WLWB StaffPosted on April 14, 2011
Linking Environmental Assessment to Environmental Regulation through Adaptive Management
Press Release – Water and Waste Policy and Guideline PapersPosted on April 6, 2011
The Chair of the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (MVLWB) is pleased to announce the release of the Water and Effluent Quality Management Policy and the Guidelines for Developing a Waste Management Plan.
Guidelines for Adaptive Management – a Response Framework for Aquatic Effects MonitoringPosted on November 4, 2010
These guidelines were prepared by WLWB staff and our technical consultants from Ecometrix Inc. and Hutchinson Environmental Sciences Ltd. We are requesting comments from all parties on these very important DRAFT guidelines by December 6th, 2010. WLWB staff are available …