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Our Stewardship

Fresh water is fundamental to all life. The Northwest Territories (NWT) has an abundance of fresh water. This water is essential to ecosystem health, and the social, cultural and economic well-being of territorial residents. Northerners rely on water and aquatic ecosystems for sustenance, recreation, and transportation.

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Calling all NWT youth! Do you have a project idea for water stewardship in your community?

The NWT Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program provides funding to youth 18 to 30 years old for projects that support the goals and vision of the NWT Water Stewardship Strategy.

The deadline to apply has now passed. The next application period will open in Spring 2023

Registration is now closed.

The 13th Annual NWT Water Stewardship Strategy Workshop and 2nd Annual NWT Climate Change Advisory Gathering will take place October 25-27, 2022 at the Chief Drygeese Centre, in Dettah, NT. 

This year's theme is "Adapting to Change and Building a Resilient Northwest Territories."

If you have questions, contact:

Water Stewardship: Nicole_Beningabire-Twagira@gov.nt.ca 

Climate Change: Lindsay_Vician@gov.nt.ca

NWT Water Stewardship Strategy Action Plan 2021-2025 Released

The NWT Water Stewardship Strategy Action Plan 2021-2025 builds on the momentum of  previous action plans, and continues to put the NWT Water Stewardship Strategy into motion. To read the new Action Plan or for more information please click here! 

News

November 15, 2021

NWT Water Stewardship Strategy Action Plan 2021-2025 Released

November 3, 2021

2021 NWT Water Stewardship Strategy Implementation Workshop

March 22, 2021

2020 Youth NWT Water Stewardship Multimedia Contest Winners Announced

February 16, 2021

Public Engagement on Water Stewardship Strategy Action Plan for 2021-2025

December 17, 2020

Independent evaluation of Water Stewardship Strategy Action Plan 2016-2020 released

Amelie Aubrey-Smith

NWT Water Stewardship Website

This website is a platform to share information and showcase initiatives related to water stewardship in the Northwest Territories. It details the achievements of the joint implementation of Northern Voices, Northern Waters: NWT Water Stewardship Strategy, in addition to providing current information about water, ecosystems, and watersheds in the NWT.

Did You Know

About 2.5% of all of the world’s water is fresh water, but only roughly 1% is available for human use.
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