Don't forget: if you're cutting 60 cubic metres or less of firewood, building logs, fenceposts or timber for personal use, you need to get your free timber cutting permit. There's no charge. Contact your regional ECC office to get started. Info: gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/service…

Hidden homes. Fragile lives. Caves and crevices shelter sensitive species — even a visit can do harm. Learn how to protect them: cwhc-rcsf.ca : Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative - Réseau canadien pour la santé de la faune

Hidden homes. Fragile lives. Caves and crevices shelter sensitive species — even a visit can do harm. Learn how to protect them: cwhc-rcsf.ca : Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative - Réseau canadien pour la santé de la faune

Your footsteps can change the underground environment. Caves and crevices are vital wildlife habitats: •Avoid entering •Tread carefully •Do not disturb wildlife •If you must enter, clean all clothing and gear before and after. Learn how: cwhc-rcsf.ca: Canadian

Mobile Core Bathurst Caribou Management Zone Regulations – Updated 18 novembre, 2025. This zone was created for the protection and conservation of the Bathurst caribou herd. Next update: November 25, 2025. Info: gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/service…

Habituation: When Wildlife Loses Fear of Humans. Feeding wildlife makes them approach people and populated areas, increasing the risk of interaction and conflicts between people and pets. For their safety, avoid interacting with wild animals. #ECC #KeepWildlifeSafe

The Knowledge Agenda focuses research where Northerners have told us it matters most: 1.Cultural Sustainability 2.Environmental Stewardship 3.Health and Wellness 4.Natural Resource Management 5.Enduring Communities These priorities help address challenges like

See an animal in town that shouldn't be there? Call the emergency line in your region. ecc.gov.nt.ca/en/report-some…

Taiga Lab does all kinds of good for the NWT. From wastewater surveillance for infectious disease, to drinking water testing, to analyzing samples to support complex remediation projects, Taiga does it! Learn more: gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/service…

The GNWT operates five state-of-the-art continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations in Fort Smith, Fort Simpson, Inuvik, Norman Wells and Yellowknife. For more information on air quality in the NWT, check out: gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/service…

Hidden homes. Fragile lives. Caves and crevices shelter sensitive species — even a visit can do harm. Learn how to protect them: cwhc-rcsf.ca : Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative - Réseau canadien pour la santé de la faune

Reporting Wildlife Sightings Helps See wildlife in your area? Report sightings to local authorities instead of feeding or interacting with animals. This helps Wildlife Officers monitor their safety and public risks. #ECC #KeepWildlifeSafe #ReportDontFeed gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/report-…

Climate change isn’t just affecting the future: it’s endangering the past. Artifacts, archaeological sites and sacred places are put at risk when erosion, flooding and wildfires increase as our planet warms up. Learn more about Climate Change in the NWT 👇

Rabies is a threat to the health of our pets, ourselves, and our communities. Humans can get rabies if they come into contact with saliva from an infected animal. If you hunt or trap foxes, consider pre-exposure treatment. For more information, please visit:

The Boreal Forest is one of the North’s most valuable natural resources, and its animals and plants have sustained northerners for thousands of years. That’s why we actively monitor the health of our 80 milliion hectares of forest, follow sustainable harvesting practices, and

ATTENTION FORT MCPHERSON RESIDENTS: Wolves have been seen in and around the community. Please stay aware, keep pets and children close, remove all attractants and do not approach. If you have concerns or spot a wolf near homes or high-traffic areas, report it to your local ECC

Your footsteps can change the underground environment. Caves and crevices are vital wildlife habitats: •Avoid entering •Tread carefully •Do not disturb wildlife •If you must enter, clean all clothing and gear before and after. Learn how: cwhc-rcsf.ca: Canadian

Take a minute and explore our latest NERB! 📘 Quick, science-based insights on northern environmental topics — from wildlife and water to climate change and community monitoring. Stay informed, stay curious. This week we are talking about: How does beaver activity affect tundra

Mobile Core Bathurst Caribou Management Zone Regulations – Updated 25 novembre, 2025. This zone was created for the protection and conservation of the Bathurst caribou herd. Next update: December 2, 2025. Info: gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/service…

Come to a public information session and give feedback on how we clean up a group of abandoned mine sites in the Yellowknife area on December 3rd at the Yellowknife Aquatic Centre from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. For more information please contact [email protected]