This edition of the MVLWB Newsletter features updates and articles about recent Land and Water Board activities, plus details of land use permits and water licences issued by the Land and and Water Boards.

BUILDING COMMUNITY CAPACITY THROUGH TECHNICAL TRAINING INITIATIVES

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 her working with Team Wek’eezhii!!

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 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 Federal Minister.

The Draft Engagement Policy and the Draft Guidelines for Applicants and Holders of Water Licences and Land Use Permits address concerns raised by Aboriginal governments/organizations and applicants to the regulatory process respecting consultation and engagement.

Applicants and holders of water licences and land use permits will now need to refer to the Standards for Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Submissionsand the Document Submission Standards when submitting applications, plans, reports, GIS data, and other material related to their developments.

The Draft Guide to the Land Use Permitting Process outlines the Land and Water Boards’ requirements regarding land use permit applications and related submissions.  Please submit your comments to Angela Plautz ataplautz@mvlwb.com by May 31, 2012 using the Comment Table which is attached to the 

The Boards received direction from AANDC to use their Water Use Fee Calculator when issuing water licences.