The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board is responsible for conducting preliminary screenings and for regulating the use of land and water in the Deh Cho and South Slave regions (unsettled claims areas), as well as development that may have impacts on more than one settlement region. The authority of this co-management board extends to all Crown and private lands and water in the Mackenzie Valley.
In the Sahtu, Gwich’in and Wek’èezhìi (settled claim areas), regional land and water boards have been established. The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board monitors and ensures consistent application of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act between all regional land and water boards in the Mackenzie Valley.
The Wek’èezhìi Land and Water Board is responsible for conducting preliminary screenings and for regulating land and water and deposits of waste throughout the Wek’èezhìi Management Area.
This regional co-management board was established by the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and through the Tlicho Agreement.
(867) 713-2500 / (867) 669-9590
www.wlwb.ca
The Sahtu Land and Water Board is responsible for conducting preliminary screenings and for regulating land, water and deposits of waste throughout the Sahtu Settlement Area.
This regional co-management board was established by the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and through the Sahtu Dene and Métis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.
(867) 598-2413
www.slwb.com
The Gwich’in Land and Water Board is responsible for conducting preliminary screenings and for regulating land and water and deposits of waste throughout the Gwich’in Settlement Area.
This regional co-management board was established by the Mackenzie Valley Resources Management Act and originated out of the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.
(867) 777-7960
www.glwb.com