Resources

Description: 

This document summarizes comments received during the 2017 engagement period on developing a Bathurst Caribou Range Plan.

Publication date: 
December 2017
Resource Category: 
Conservation planning, Wildlife and nature
Resource Type: 
Documents
Type of resource: 
File
Description: 

Record wildlife sightings occurring outside of planned surveys, including observations of wildlife made by staff outside of the environment department. (En anglais seulement)

Publication date: 
December 2017
Resource Category: 
Legislation, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines, Monitoring, Wildlife and nature
Resource Type: 
Documents
Type of resource: 
File
Description: 

The Oil and Gas RECLAIM Model has been developed to assist the GNWT, the Land and/or Water Boards, and other stakeholders (typically proponents) to estimate closure and reclamation costs at oil and gas exploration and production-sites in the Northwest Territories (NWT). This User Manual includes descriptions of:

  • Considerations for closure cost estimates in northern settings (Section 2);
  • How different parties may approach the cost estimate for a given site (Section 3); and
  • The RECLAIM Model and guidance on how to use it (Section 4 and 5).
Publication date: 
November 2017
Resource Category: 
Contaminants, Legislation, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines, Water
Resource Type: 
Documents
Type of resource: 
File
Description: 

The Mining RECLAIM Model has been developed to assist the GNWT, the Land and/or Water Boards, and other stakeholders (typically proponents) to estimate closure and reclamation costs at mines and advanced mineral explorations projects in the Northwest Territories (NWT). This User Manual includes descriptions of:

  • Considerations for closure cost estimates in northern settings (Section 2);
  • How different parties may approach the cost estimate for a given site (Section 3); and
  • The RECLAIM Model and guidance on how to use it (Section 4 and 5).
Publication date: 
November 2017
Resource Category: 
Contaminants, Legislation, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines, Water
Resource Type: 
Documents
Type of resource: 
File
Description: 

One year since the release of the NWT Water Stewardship Strategy Action Plan 2016-2020, the comprehensive 2016/2017 NWT Water Stewardship Strategy Progress Review took place and assessed 52 Performance Indicators and 84 Action Items. This spreadsheet contains data for each Performance Indicator and Action Item that was assessed during the 2016/2017 review.

Publication date: 
November 2017
Resource Category: 
Monitoring, Water
Resource Type: 
Documents
Type of resource: 
File
Description: 

Wildlife Act Section 95(1) - Determination of the Requirement for a Wildlife Management and Monitoring Plan for the Tlicho All Season Road

  • En anglais seulement
Publication date: 
October 2017
Resource Category: 
Legislation, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines, Monitoring
Resource Type: 
Documents
Type of resource: 
File
Description: 

The Department has reviewed the Northwest Territories Lands Act and the Commissioner’s Land Act to identify potential legislative amendments that will improve the overall effectiveness of land administration in the NWT. This document identifies issues and proposes recommended actions to address these issues. The document is intended to facilitate discussion for future action and is also available in an HTML format. 

 

Publication date: 
June 2017
Resource Category: 
Leases, Permits and Fees, Public Land Use and Maps
Resource Type: 
Documents
Type of resource: 
File
Description: 

This policy applies to the sale, lease, or other disposition of Commissioner's Lands administered by the Department of Lands

Publication date: 
June 2017
Resource Type: 
Documents
Type of resource: 
Link
Description: 

2017-2018 NWT Youth Water Stewardship Opportunities Calendar. During development of the Water Strategy, water partners emphasized the importance of involving young people in water stewardship. Youth are the future leaders of our territory. Opportunities for youth to learn about water stewardship and participate in water stewardship activities create informed leaders and decision-makers of tomorrow. This calendar lists opportunities for young people to explore water stewardship activities and programming in the NWT. Each month highlights different ways for youth to get involved! More detailed information about each program is available at the back of the calendar. For a print copy or high resolution file, please contact nwtwaterstrategy@gov.nt.ca .

Publication date: 
June 2017
Resource Category: 
Monitoring, Water
Resource Type: 
Documents
Type of resource: 
File

Active Pit Bird Monitoring (pdf/368.59 KB)

Description: 

Monitor active pits and the surrounding location to document, track and deter all bird activity including nesting activity, resting or hunting. (En anglais seulement)

Publication date: 
June 2017
Resource Category: 
Legislation, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines, Monitoring, Wildlife and nature
Resource Type: 
Documents
Type of resource: 
File

Active Pit Bird Monitoring (pdf/368.59 KB)

Description: 

Work instruction for Blasting, Guarding and Initiating explosive at the Ekati mine. (En anglais seulement)

Publication date: 
June 2017
Resource Category: 
Legislation, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines, Monitoring
Resource Type: 
Documents
Type of resource: 
File
Description: 

GNWT WEMP Including Caribou Road Mitigation Plan measure (en anglais seulement)

Under subsection 95(1) of the Wildlife Act, a developer may be required to prepare a Wildlife Management and Monitoring Plan (WMMP) for approval by the Minister of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR), and to adhere to the approved plan if the Minister is satisfied that the proposed development is likely to: result in a significant disturbance to big game; substantially alter, damage or destroy habitat; pose a threat of serious harm to wildlife or habitat; or significantly contribute to cumulative impacts on a large number of big game or on habitat.

Publication date: 
June 2017
Resource Category: 
Legislation, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines, Monitoring
Resource Type: 
Documents
Type of resource: 
File
Description: 

A Field Guide to Bumble Bees of the Northwest Territories.

Publication date: 
May 2017
Resource Category: 
Wildlife and nature, Monitoring, Education and outreach
Resource Type: 
Documents
Type of resource: 
File
Description: 

Mesures de sécurité au pays des grizzlis et des ours noirs.

Publication date: 
May 2017
Resource Category: 
Wildlife and nature
Resource Type: 
Documents
Type of resource: 
File
Publication date: 
April 2017
Resource Category: 
Leases, Permits and Fees, Securities, Environmental and Project Assessment
Resource Type: 
Documents
Type of resource: 
Link