The WLWB is currently seeking a Regulatory Specialist for our Yellowknife office. For further details, please see the attached job posting that closes at midnight on May 19, 2019.
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Release of Guidelines for Aquatic Effects Monitoring Programs
The Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley (the Boards) and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) are pleased to announce the release of the Guidelines for Aquatic Effects Monitoring Programs (the AEMP Guidelines). Please see the News Release and attached documents below for further details.
The Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley Release Revised Rules of Procedure
The Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley have released revised Rules of Procedure. Please see the attached News Release for additional information about the changes to the Rules. Thank you to all contributors for their valuable input!
MVRMA Workshop Registration
This is the poster with the registration link for the MVRMA workshop to take place February 26-28, 2019 in Inuvik, NT.
Click here for direct link to the Registration Page.
Updated Websites and Integrated Public Registry are Here!
The Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley have launched updated websites with an integrated public registry. These changes are a result of feedback that the Land and Water Boards received from parties, so thank you for your continued feedback. We value your input and encourage you to send any comments, suggestions, and concerns to webmaster@mvlwb.com.
Draft Amended Rules of Procedure
The Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley are proposing to amend the 2004 Rules of Procedure. Reviewers are invited to submit comments and recommendations using the Online Review System (ORS) by September 13, 2018.
Summary Report: Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act Workshop - February 2018
The final report for the Mackenzie Valley Resource Managament Act (MVRMA) Workshop, which occured this past February 2018. Below are the links for the three parts of this final report.
Employment Opportunity: Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board - REGULATORY INTERN
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (YELLOWKNIFE)
REGULATORY INTERN, 6 MONTHS
The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (MVLWB) is accepting applications for a Regulatory Intern to join our Yellowknife team for a 6-month term.
Municipal Water Licences: Roles and Responsibilities Guideline
Please be advised that the new MVLWB Municipal Water Licences: Roles and Responsibilities Guideline is now available for staff and public use.
Out for Review: Draft Aquatic Effects Monitoring Program
The Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley (Mackenzie Valley, Sahtu, Gwich’in, and Wek’eezhii) in collaboration with the Government of the Northwest Territories – Environment and Natural Resources (GNWT-ENR) and the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board (MVEIRB) have drafted Guidelines for Aquatic Effects Monitoring Programs.
GNWT/INAC/MVLWB Release: Guidelines for Closure and Reclamation Cost Estimates for Mines
Please be advised that the new Guidelines for Closure and Reclamation Cost Estimates for Mines is now available for staff and public use.
These Guidelines will outline the process for setting security and the expectations of proponents when submitting closure cost estimates.
GNWT/INAC/MVLWB Release: Guidelines for Closure and Reclamation Cost Estimates for Mines
Please be advised that the new Guidelines for Closure and Reclamation Cost Estimates for Mines is now available for staff and public use.
These Guidelines will outline the process for setting security and the expectations of proponents when submitting closure cost estimates.
February 2018: Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act Workshop
WHEN: Tuesday & Wednesday, February 13-14, 2018
WHAT: A workshop on follow-up, monitoring, and compliance of development projects in the Mackenzie Valley.
WHERE: Explorer Hotel, Yellowknife, NT.
GNWT & MVLWB Release: Guideline for Effluent Mixing Zones
Please be advised that the final version of the Guideline for Effluent Mixing Zones is now available for staff and public use.
This updated Guideline will improve clarity for applicants and other parties with respect to water licensing decisions related to effluent discharge and the use of mixing zones.
The Guideline is posted on the Policies and Guidelines page (within “Resources” menu item) and is available for download.
Regulatory Manager Position: MVLWB
Career Opportunity - Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board
Job Title: Regulatory Manager
Location: Yellowknife, NT
Term/Remuneration: Full-time, permanent position (term position may be considered)
Application Deadline: September 29, 2017
Employment Opportunity: Regulatory Specialist, WLWB
The Wek’èezhìi Land and Water Board is seeking an energetic and highly organized individual to conduct reviews and assessments of major applications for land and water use in the Wek’èezhìi Region. This challenging opportunity includes a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates are invited to apply in confidence by September 15, 2017.
Please refer to the job posting attached for further details.
Resource Co-Management Workshop Reports
In January and February 2017, the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, Sahtu Land and Water Board, Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, and Government of the Northwest Territories hosted plain language workshops for resource management practitioners with an emphasis on how to participate meaningfully in resource co‐management processes.
FINAL REPORT: February 7-8, 2017
Resource Co-Management Workshop Reports
The regulatory boards of the NWT annually hosts EIA Practitioners workshops where participants examine the different aspects of the EIA process and identify current challenges and potential solutions to how environmental impact assessment is done in the Mackenzie Valley.
SERVER BACK ONLINE: Public Registry
The Land and Water Board’s Online Registry is back online. We thank you for your patience while we resolve this issue. Please continue to send feedback on our updated registry to Ryan Fequet.
Updated: 05/05/2017
MVLWB Water Licences: Municipal Compliance and Cooperation
The Land and Water Boards of the Mackenzie Valley are responsible for issuing water licences to community governments as required by the Waters Act. However, the responsibility of ensuring and monitoring compliance is shared with the various departments of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).
In May 2016, the Boards requested collaboration with the GNWT to improve water licence (WL) compliancy and the effectiveness of the current licencing process.
Technical Session: Town of Inuvik Municipal Water Licence
At the request of the Gwich’in Renewable Resources Board, the Gwich’in Land and Water Board will be facilitating a Technical Session to address concerns brought forward during the review of the Town of Inuvik’s Municipal Water Licence renewal application (G17L3-001). The meeting will be held on April 27th 2017, beginning at 9:30 am. The four topics identified for follow up include:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Engineering and Scientific Support Services
The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (MVLWB), Sahtu Land and Water Board (SLWB), Gwich’in Land and Water Board (GLWB), and Wek’eezhii Land and Water Board (WLWB) are requesting a statement of qualifications from contractors to supply engineering and scientific support services on an as-and-when needed basis.
Statement of Qualifications