Sahtu Land and Water Board

Congratulations Larry Wallace

tonymorris — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:27:54 +0000

Larry Wallace was recently reappointed as the Chair of the Sahtu Land and Water Board. He commenced another 3 year term, which started January 19, 2012. Larry has been Chair of the Sahtu Land and Water Board since its initial inception back in 1996.

Husky Energy Slater River Site Visit

tonymorris — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:26:43 +0000

On January 24, 2012, Paul Dixon, Angela Love, and Tony Morris visited Husky Energy’s Slater River Seismic Operations to assess progress on this large 3D seismic development. While there SLWB staff visited Husky’s airstrip, camp, access road, drill sites, seismic lines, and water sources. The SLWB is pleased to see the level of commitment by Husky Energy to meeting the terms and conditions of their Land Use Permits and Water Licences.

Husky and SLWB Staff

Setting up the drill

New email addresses!

alove — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:51:19 +0000

The SLWB has updated their email addresses. Please see the new emails under the Contacts tab. If you have any questions or problems, please call the office.

Meet our New Regulatory Specialist

Crystal — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:10:04 +0000

Tony Morris was born and raised in Ancaster Ontario, a suburb of Hamilton. Upon graduating high school he went to Trent University for a joint major Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Political Studies. After receiving his undergraduate degree he attended York University for a Masters of Environmental Studies. His Masters research focused on biodiversity policy in Ontario. Through his education, Tony developed an in depth understanding of Canadian environmental policy and legislation. The Sahtu Land and Water Board is pleased to welcome Tony to the Northwest Territories regulatory regime.

News Release: Land and Water Boards Comment on the 2010 NWT Environmental Audit

Ryan — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:16:18 +0000

The Audit examines the state of the NWT’s environment, cumulative impact monitoring, and the regulatory regime. Read the details of the MVLWB perspectives on the 2010 NWT Environmental Audit.

Perspectives on Regulatory Improvement in the Mackenzie Valley

Ryan — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:13:01 +0000

In response to the Federal Government’s Action Plan on the Northern Regulatory System, the Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley have prepared a position paper on this important issue. This document, which was sent to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada in May 2011, details the Boards’ current understanding of the issues and provides recommendations for improvement.