Projects Open for Public comments: March 28– April 17

All the projects including Designated Office evaluations, Executive Committee screenings and Panel reviews have public comment periods. The comments provided play a vital role in informing decision-makers about community concerns and values, and as a result can influence the assessment outcome.

Below are the projects that entered public comment period this week:

Placer Mine – Indian River at Montana Creek

Dawson City

Deadline for public comments is April 24, 2025

Quartz Exploration – Sixtymile

Dawson City

Deadline for public comments is extended till April 24, 2025

Hydrometric Cableway Station Reconstructions

Carmacks, Burwash Landing, Beaver Creek, Haines Junction

Haines Junction DO

Deadline for public comments is extended till April 22, 2025

Timber Harvesting – 2012 Partridge Creek Timber Harvest Planning Area

Stewart Crossing

Mayo DO

Deadline for public comments is extended till May 1, 2025

For all the projects currently in comment period, visit www.yesabregistry.ca

How to submit comments on active projects:

YESAB (Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board) provides a convenient online platform, www.yesabregistry.ca, where you can access project information, search for projects of interest, and seamlessly submit your comments. The YESAB Online Registry (YOR) offers you an advanced search function, allowing you to filter projects based on specific criteria such as location, assessment type, and proponent name.

To actively engage in the assessment process via the YOR, all you need to do is create a profile. With this profile, you gain easy access to project details and can submit your comments. Additionally, you can choose to stay updated on projects of interest by selecting the ‘Follow’ button on the YOR.

But that’s not all; if you prefer traditional modes of communication, you can still voice your opinions. YESAB offices welcome comments via phone, mail, or email. Alternatively, you can visit one of the seven YESAB offices across the Yukon.

Your participation matters. Your comments hold weight. Take this opportunity to shape the projects that will shape our communities. Let your voice be heard.