Transboundary Water Management AgreementsManagement Agreements • November 26th, 2019
Contract Type FiledNovember 26th, 2019The flow of surface and groundwater does not follow administrative boundaries, which often creates challenges in water governance. There are a variety of arrangements in Yukon, and abroad, that support stewardship at the watershed scale. These include the Mackenzie River Basin Board, the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council, and further south, the Fraser Basin Council and numerous International Joint Commission boards. In collaboration with partners, the Government of Yukon is administering two bilateral agreements under the Mackenzie River Basin Transboundary Waters Master Agreement.