The Guidelines were developed by the Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley in collaboration with the GNWT and INAC. The purpose of these Guidelines is to:
describe expectations of proponents when preparing closure cost estimates (section 2.0); and
outline processes for determining how much security may be required to cover the costs of closure and reclamation (section 3.0).
Publication date:
December 2017
Resource Category:
Legislation, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines, Water Monitoring and Stewardship
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
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 Monitoring and Stewardship
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 Monitoring and Stewardship
2015 Water Quality Report for the Slave and Hay Transboundary Rivers as a requirement of the Alberta-Northwest Territories Bilateral Water Management Agreement Surface water quality data collected during 2015
Published October 2017
Prepared by:
Andrea Czarnecki, Water Quality Scientist
Water Resources Division
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Government of the Northwest Territories
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Gongchen Li, Transboundary Water Quality Specialist
Transboundary Waters Secretariat
Publication date:
October 2017
Resource Category:
Legislation, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines, Monitoring, Water Monitoring and Stewardship
A summary of results of regional joint engagement on the NWT Climate Change Strategic Framework and the NWT Energy Strategy. during the winter of 2107.
Publication date:
June 2017
Resource Category:
Climate change, Legislation, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines
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
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
