Does the tourism map include existing sites only (e.g. current usage) or possible new areas as well?
A. It includes a mix of existing sites and those thought to have future potential based on interviews conducted as part of the research. Agriculture Q. Is agriculture something that you are considering (extensive operations)? A. We have completed some research into the agricultural potential of the region and the current extent of agriculture. Although there is moderate potential from a soil/climate perspective, it is mostly small scale and mostly occurring within municipal boundaries where we do not have jurisdiction. There are currently a number of economical and political barriers to widespread agriculture development in the NWT. It is being included in our analysis but is a relatively minor land use as compared to some of the other uses we are considering. Water Uses Q. The Dehcho boundary includes 1/3 of Great Slave Lake. What happens with the fishing? What sort of water issues will you look at? A. We plan for future use of the water resources and would set general water guideline
