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Implementation of Water Use Fee CalculatorPosted on May 3, 2012

On May 1, 2012 the Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley (the Boards) began using a water use fee calculator as developed by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC). All licence holders (except federal, territorial, and municipal governments) pay fees for the use of water.

Land and Water Boards Release Draft Guide to the Land Use Permitting ProcessPosted on April 2, 2012

The Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley have released their Draft Guide to the Land Use Permitting Process for public comment. Comments are due by May 31, 2012.

New Land and Water Board Standards for GIS and Other Document SubmissionsPosted on March 2, 2012

The Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley are pleased to announce the release of standards for GIS and other document submissions to the Boards.

Land and Water Boards Release Draft Engagement Policy and GuidelinesPosted on February 29, 2012

The Land and Water Boards have released Draft Engagement Policy (Policy) and Draft Engagement Guidelines for Applicants and Holders of Land Use Permits and Water Licences (Guidelines).

February NewsletterPosted on February 1, 2012

This edition of our newsletter contains stories and regulatory information about the Gwich’in, Sahtu, Wek’èezhìi, and Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Boards.

The MVLWB and MACA clarify land use permitting roles and responsibilities within Yellowknife city limits.Posted on November 8, 2011

This determination, made in August by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Board pursuant to section 98 of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act…..

News Release: Land and Water Boards Comment on the 2010 NWT Environmental AuditPosted on October 13, 2011

Featuring quotes from two MVLWB Chairs, this news release outlines the Board’s points of view on the second NWT Environmental Audit. The audit is carried out every five years under Part 6 of the MVRMA.

NOW AVAILABLE! 2010 Northwest Territories Environmental AuditPosted on October 12, 2011

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada has released the 2010 Northwest Territories Environmental Audit.