What are the major water issues in the Yukon?
Because the Yukon is a subarctic desert and water is relatively scarce, water is of critical concern to its industries, communities, and ecosystems. However, flooding connected with ice formation and breakup is also a common concern, as most communities are built in valleys. In addition, water quality-related mining issues are of major concern. From a management point of view, boundary questions are also relevant, as water flows across the Yukon’s borders with Alaska, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories.
