News

Implementation of Water Use Fee Calculator

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.

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Land and Water Boards Release Draft Guide to the Land Use Permitting Process

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.

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New Land and Water Board Standards for GIS and Other Document Submissions

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.

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Land and Water Boards Release Draft Engagement Policy and Guidelines

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).

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Welcome Board Members

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 …

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Thank you Mike Nitsiza

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.

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The WLWB Congratulates Dr. Elsasser

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 …

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Community Based-Monitoring – SNP Sampling

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 …

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