Where is the Peel River Watershed?
Sign the Peel Watershed Statement of SupportThe Peel watershed lies at the north end of the Yellowstone to Yukon region, a vital corridor for wildlife.
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A Pristine Landscape for Wildlife and People
Located in Canada's Yukon Territory at the northern tip of the Yellowstone to Yukon wildlife corridor, most of the 68,000 km2 watershed is unroaded and pristine. It is home to species that are rare or threatened elsewhere, including:
- grizzly bear
- wolverine
- pine marten
- peregrine falcon
- barren ground, mountain and woodland caribou
- Beringian plants
The Peel watershed is an ancient cultural landscape and an important fish and wildlife harvesting area for First Nations. The free-flowing rivers of the Peel – including the famous "Three Rivers" – the Wind, Snake, and Bonnet Plume – also make this place an internationally renowned wilderness tourism destination.
Your continued vigilance and conservation action will help persuade the Yukon government to protect 80% of these wild lands, waters and wildlife forever. Help create the largest protected area in North America by signing the statement of support for the First Nations' goal of protecting the entire Peel River watershed.
Yukon Conservation Society
302 Hawkins Street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1X6
(867) 668-5678 • ycsed@ycs.yk.ca
302 Hawkins Street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1X6
(867) 668-5678 • ycsed@ycs.yk.ca
CPAWS Yukon Chapter
P.O. Box 31095, 211 Main St., Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5P7
(867) 393-8080 • info@cpawsyukon.org
P.O. Box 31095, 211 Main St., Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5P7
(867) 393-8080 • info@cpawsyukon.org
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