Yukon Water Strategy and Action Plan - Water for Nature, Water for People.

Yukon Water Strategy and Action Plan - Water for Nature, Water for People (2014) starts with a vision, principles, goals and priorities, which provide a framework for the actions the Yukon government will undertake.
Strategy's vision is that the quality, quantity and overall health of waters flowing through Yukon lands are sustained for all living things now and in the future. The Strategy also outlines 2 specific goals: 1) Water for Nature - Sustain water quality and quantity for aquatic and terrestrial health and ecosystem services. Respect the intrinsic value of water; 2) Water for People - Ensure accessible, safe and sufficient water for drinking and other purposes, including commercial, recreational, heritage, cultural and spiritual uses and values. Promote sustainable and wise use of water to support environmental, social and economic needs.
Priorities are: Better understand and manage Yukon’s groundwater; Plan for water needs now and in the future; Improve water management programs; Maintain/improve access to safe drinking water; Promote the sustainable use of water; Improve the sharing of information about Yukon’s water.
The Action Plan highlights work currently underway as well as new or enhanced action items that will advance the Yukon government’s approach to making progress on the priorities and goals of the Yukon Water Strategy.