Governments Put up $17M for Wildfire Risk Reduction in Southern Yukon

Federal, Yukon gov'ts announce $17M to help reduce wildfire risk

Officials on Thursday announced another $17 million for fuel break construction and other wildfire mitigation efforts around Whitehorse, Teslin and Haines Junction — communities "prone to aggressive wildfire behaviour," according to a news release.

Governments put up $17M for wildfire risk reduction in southern Yukon

The federal and territorial governments are forking over $17 million for southern Yukon communities to reduce wildfire risk.

Governments put up $17M for wildfire risk reduction in southern Yukon - The Turtle Island News

By Talar Stockton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yukon News The federal and territorial governments are forking over $17 million for southern Yukon communities to reduce wildfire risk. The federal money — $13.8 million — comes from the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund, while the territorial government is contributing $3.2 million. Alongside Sima Road in the Whitehorse South Fuel Break, Yukon minister of environment Nils Clarke ann…

Government of Canada - Strengthening southern Yukon communities against wildfire exposure

Communities in southern Yukon will reduce their wildfire risk after a combined investment of more than $17 million from the federal and Yukon governments.The funding was announced by Dr. B. . .