The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the Community-Based Water Quality Monitoring (CBM) 10-Year Summary Report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of over a decade’s worth of data and insights into Northwest Territories’ (NWT) water quality.

A collaborative effort between governments, community stakeholders, and environmental experts, the report summarizes scientific findings, making water quality results accessible to residents and policymakers.

Key highlights include:

As duck hunting season approaches, this is a reminder for the public that Avian Influenza has previously been detected in a small number of birds in the Northwest Territories. Residents should take some simple and easy steps to protect themselves. Avian influenza passes from bird to bird and can affect some other animals and, in rare cases, people. With the return of migratory birds, it is important to watch for signs of sick birds and follow some basic precautions to prevent being exposed to the virus.

Safety Guidelines for the Public

Applications for bison tags are now available for the 2025-26 hunting season! There are four bison tags for the Mackenzie bison population available to NWT residents with a Resident Hunting Licence or a General Hunting Licence. These tags are for bulls only, and as per the regulations, there is mandatory harvest reporting for these tags.

Submit your application before June 15, 2025, 5:00pm. If you are mailing your application, your application must be post-marked before June 15, 2025.

The applications for Take a Kid Trapping funding are now open. Apply today for funding to help your organization get more kids out on the land!

Schools, Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations can apply for funding for specific projects.

The attached documents are being redistributed on behalf of the Conference of Management Authorities.

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“Today, we join people around the world in celebrating Earth Day under the theme ‘Our Power, Our Planet.’ This year’s theme is a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the environment, build resilience, and move toward a cleaner energy future.

In the Northwest Territories, the effects of climate change are intensifying. The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet. In recent years, extreme weather—floods, wildfires, and drought—has tested the resilience of our communities and underscored the urgent need for action.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting youth aged 18 to 35 to become members of the NWT Climate Change Youth Council (CCYC). This opportunity offers young Northerners the chance to contribute to shaping the territory's climate change response and resiliency efforts.

A new program is being launched to boost investment in organizations seeking to advance FireSmart initiatives across the Northwest Territories.

The Community Wildfire Resilience Contributions program will invest a maximum of $300,000 per applicant annually for projects that will advance the seven FireSmart disciplines.

YELLOWKNIFE (April 2, 2025) – Applications for muskox tags are being accepted for the 2025-26 hunting season as of April 1, 2025. Northwest Territories’ (NWT) residents with a Resident Hunting Licence or a General Hunting Licence are able to apply for muskox tags in the Sahtu and North Slave areas. Applications can be obtained at your regional Environment and Climate Change office. All applications must be postmarked before May 15, 2025.

Yellowknife, NT (March 25, 2025) - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the NWT Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program, designed to empower young leaders in water stewardship. This program provides funding opportunities for youth aged 18-30 to lead community projects and events that support the vision and goals of Northern Voices, Northern Waters: The NWT Water Stewardship Strategy.