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The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board's mission is to conduct quality and timely environmental impact assessments that protect the environment and the social, economic and cultural well being of the residents of the Mackenzie Valley and all Canadians

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The posting of a Submission on the Public Registry does not determine either the relevance or weight that will be accorded to the Submission by the Review Board.

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Newsletters

September Valley Talk Newsletter!

August 31st, 2010

September Valley Talk Newsletter!
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The Review Board has released the September 2010 issue of our Valley Talk Newsletter!

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  • Rachel Crapeau appointed to Review Board
  • This is what we do – Streamlining the EA process
  • Updates on assessments and reviews

August 2010 Newsletter

July 30th, 2010

August 2010 Newsletter
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The Review Board has released the August 2010 issue of our Valley Talk Newsletter!

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  • Richard Mercredi appointed to Review Board
  • This is what we do – starting a new EIA
  • Board Chair attends Dene Nation AGM
  • Updates on assessments and reviews

July 2010 Newsletter

July 2nd, 2010

July 2010 Newsletter
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The Review Board has released the July 2010 issue of our Valley Talk Newsletter!

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  • Jessica Simpson goes to school
  • This is what we do – building a glossary
  • Aboriginal engagement focus group workshop
  • Updates on assessments and reviews

June 2010 Newsletter

June 4th, 2010

June 2010 Newsletter
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The Review Board has released the June issue of our Valley Talk Newsletter!

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  • Wildlife at risk guidelines
  • This is what we do – Information requests
  • The intern as harbinger of summer!
  • Updates on assessments and reviews

May 2010 Newsletter

May 4th, 2010

May 2010 Newsletter
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The Review Board has released the May issue of our Valley Talk Newsletter!

--- Topics include: ----

  • Translators’ Workshop Successful!
  • This is what we do – Conformity Checks
  • IAIA Conference in Geneva
  • Updates on assessments and reviews

April 2010 Valley Talk

April 7th, 2010

April 2010 Valley Talk
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The Review Board has released the April issue of our Valley Talk Newsletter!

--- Topics include: ----

  • Arctic Gas Conference and PDAC!
  • This is what we do – Speech to Arctic Gas
  • Updates on assessments and reviews

March 2010 Valley Talk

March 18th, 2010

March 2010 Valley Talk
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The Review Board has released the March issue of our Valley Talk Newsletter!

--- Topics include: ----

  • Review Board welcomes James Wah-shee!
  • This is what we do – Timelines for Assessments
  • Updates on assessments and reviews

February 2010 Newsletter

February 5th, 2010

February 2010 Newsletter
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The Review Board has released the February issue of our Valley Talk Newsletter.

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  • Deze Energy public hearing
  • MVEIRB attends Minerals Exploration Round-up
  • Good-bye Tawanis Testart; Hello Travis Schindel
  • This is what we do – plans for 2010
  • Updates on environmental assessments and reviews

January 2010 Newsletter

January 4th, 2010

January 2010 Newsletter
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The Review Board has released the January issue of our Valley Talk Newsletter!

--- Topics include: ----

  • JRP releases report
  • Season's Greetings from the Review Board Chair
  • Junior "Assessment Officer born
  • What we do - 2009 in review
  • Updates on environmental assessments and reviews

News Releases

Species at Risk Guidelines - Comment Period Extended

August 12th, 2010

Species at Risk Guidelines - Comment Period Extended
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The comment period for the Species at Risk Guidelines has been extended to September 15, 2010 in response to many requests. Please send your comments to Martin Haefele, Manager, Environmental Assessment, at mhaefele@reviewboard.ca.

Review Board recommends approval of Taltson Expansion Project

August 6th, 2010

Review Board recommends approval of Taltson Expansion Project
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The Mackenzie Valley Review Board recommends approval of Dezé Energy’s Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion Project.

Please read the Press Release and a summary of the Reasons for Decision.

Scoping sessions for Avalon Rare Earth Elements project

August 6th, 2010

Scoping sessions for Avalon Rare Earth Elements project
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The Mackenzie Valley Review Board has scheduled scoping sessions for the Avalon Rare Metals Nechalacho project environmental assessment. For more information, please check the Public Registry for Avalon Rare Metals Nechalacho project or call:

Paul Mercredi, Environmental Assessment Officer pmercredi@reviewboard.ca Tel: (867) 766-7063 Fax: (867) 766-7074 Toll Free: 1(866) 912-3472

Webcast - Public Hearing - Deze Energy's Taltson Project

January 13th, 2010

Webcast - Public Hearing - Deze Energy's Taltson Project


A webcast of the Review Board's public hearing for Deze Energy's Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion Project is available on our website, starting Thursday, January 14, at 9:00 a.m.

Please click on the "Webcast" button on the main page of the Review Board's website to access the webcast link.

Notice of Public Hearing - Deze Energy's Taltson Project

January 11th, 2010

Notice of Public Hearing - Deze Energy's Taltson Project
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Deze Energy Corporation Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion Project

The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board (Review Board) will hold public hearings in Dettah on Thursday, January 14 and Friday, January 15, 2010 for the Deze Energy Corporation Ltd.’s proposed Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion Project.

Review Board Publications

Determining Public Concern – A discussion paper

August 1st, 2010

Determining Public Concern – A discussion paper
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Discussion Paper:
A framework for determining whether a proposed development is likely to be cause of significant public concern.

Please send your comments to Martin Haefele at mhaefele@reviewboard.ca

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December 2009 Valley Talk

December 3rd, 2009

December 2009 Valley Talk
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The Review Board has released the December issue of its Valley Talk Newsletter!

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  • Danny Bayha re-appointed
  • Discussion paper released
  • NWT Board Forum identifies research needs
  • What we do - translator workshops update
  • Updates on environmental assessments and reviews

Public Concern - A Discussion Paper

November 24th, 2009

Public Concern Discussion Paper Nov 20 2009.pdf
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A discussion paper entitled: A Framework for Determining Whether a Proposed Development is Likely to be Cause of Significant Public Concern has been posted to our website. In order to help us refine our guidelines about the concept of “Public Concern” as it applies to environmental assessment or environmental review, the Review Board would like your comments and suggestions about the contents of this document. Please send your comments to: mhaefele@reviewboard.ca before December 1, 2010.

November 2009 Valley Talk

November 4th, 2009

November 2009 Valley Talk
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The Review Board has released the November issue of its Valley Talk Newsletter!

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  • Follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
  • Updates on environmental assessments and impact reviews
  • Welcome to the Team, Sunny Munroe!
  • Submitting meeting notes to the registry

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October 2009 Valley Talk newsletter

October 1st, 2009

October 2009 Valley Talk newsletter
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The Review Board has released the October issue of its Valley Talk newsletter!

--- Topics include: ----

  • Updates on environmental assessments and impact reviews
  • A closer look at timelines
  • This is what we do: community tours
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September 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter

September 2nd, 2009

September 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released the September issue of its Valley Talk Newsletter!

--- Topics include: ----

  • Updates on environmental assessments and impact reviews
  • This is what we do: Interpreter/translator workshops 2009
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August 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter

August 6th, 2009

August 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released the August issue of its Valley Talk Newsletter!

--- Topics include: ----

  • Welcome to the team Chuck Hubert
  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • See you at the assemblies!
  • 2009 Reference CD released
  • This is what we do: Principles of co-management
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July 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter

July 2nd, 2009

July 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released the July issue of its Valley Talk Newsletter!

--- Topics include: ----

  • Welcome Peter Bannon
  • Message to the Wray Family
  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • 2008-09 Annual Report
  • This is what we do: History of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act
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June 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter

June 3rd, 2009

June 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released the June issue of its Valley Talk Newsletter!

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  • Board Forum Research Priorities
  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • Updates on completed environmental assessments waiting for a ministerial decision
  • Closed environmental assessments
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May 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter

May 13th, 2009

May 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released the May issue of its Valley Talk Newsletter!

----Topics include:----

  • Making a Greener Workplace
  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • This is what we do: Socio-economic impact assessment

April 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter

April 6th, 2009

April 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released the April issue of its Valley Talk Newsletter!

--- Topics include: ----

  • New tools to help you understand the process
  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • PDAC 2009
  • This is what we do: Incorporating Traditional Knowledge

March 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter

March 10th, 2009

March 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released the March issue of its Valley Talk Newsletter!

--- Topics include: ----

  • New Vice Chairperson
  • New Environmental Assessment: Nico Project
  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • Introducing Archie and Adele
  • This is what we do: EIA Guidelines Overview
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February 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter

February 3rd, 2009

February 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released the February issue of its Valley Talk Newsletter!

--- Topics include: ----

  • EIA Guidelines Overhaul
  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • 10 years at Round-up
  • This is what we do: Community Tour Feedback
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January 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter

January 5th, 2009

January 2009 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released the first issue of its Valley Talk Newsletter for 2009!

--- Topics include: ----

  • Welcome to a new Board Member!
  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • This is what we do: Overview of Cultural Impacts
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News Releases

Joint Review Panel issues report

December 30th, 2009

Joint Review Panel issues report

The Joint Review Panel has issued its final report on the Mackenzie Gas Project. You can find it here on the Northern Gas Project Secretariat’s website.

The Review Board approves Selwyn's proposed development

July 7th, 2009

The Review Board approves Selwyn's proposed development
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On July 3rd, 2009, the Review Board submitted its report of environmental assessment on the proposed Selwyn Resources Ltd. mineral exploration project at Howard’s Pass to the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

Please see attached news release for more information and click the link below to download a copy of the decision.

Cover Letter and Report of Environmental Assessment for Selwyn Resources Ltd.

Media are asked to contact Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications at 867-766-7051 with any questions.

Environmental Assessment Updates

Nico Project - Issues scoping sessions in Wekweeti

October 27th, 2009

Nico Project - Issues scoping sessions in Wekweeti

The Review Board is completing the scoping phase of the environmental assessment of Fortune Mineral Ltd.’s proposed Nico Project,a cobalt-gold-bismuth mine. This scoping phase is an opportunity for the public to voice any concerns they may have about a particular development.

On November 2nd and 3rd 2009, the Mackenzie Valley Review Board will be hosting a public meeting in Wekweeti, called an issues scoping session for the environmental assessment.

Wekweeti, NT
Arbour Building
November 2nd, 2009: 11am – 10pm (lunch and dinner provided)
November 3rd, 2009: 9:00 am - 12pm

The developer and interested parties are advised to consider Fortune Minerals Ltd.’s application documents for the proposed development, which includes project descriptions. This information is available on the Review Board’s public registry at EA0809-004 Nico Project's public registry.

Please contact Chuck Hubert with any questions you may have about this environmental assessment.

Ministers adopt Review Board recommendation for EA0506-007

August 7th, 2009

Ministers adopt Review Board recommendation for EA0506-007
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The Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, and on behalf of the responsible ministers, has formally adopted the Review Board's recommendation to approve Paramount Resources Ltd.’s Significant Discovery Licence 8 2D Geophysical Program (EA0506-007), as modified by the developer’s commitments, and subject to the Review Board's recommended mitigation measures.

To download a copy of the Review Board's Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision as well as the minister's decision letter and other documents from the environmental assessment visit the online public registry for Paramount Resources Ltd.'s SDL8 Geophysical Program.

New Other Board Decision File: True North Safaris

May 14th, 2009

New Other Board Decision File: True North Safaris

The Mackenzie Valley Review Board is reviewing the preliminary screening of True North Safaris General Wildlife Application pursuant to its authority under ss.126(3) of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act. The Review Board has requested that the Department Environmental and Natural Resources, GNWT not issue the permit before May 26th, 2009 to allow time for the board to review the screening.

An Other Board Decision public registry file has been opened for the screening review. You may access the public registry online by visiting this link: True North Safaris: Black Bear Baiting - OBD0910-001

Please note the email subscription service feature is not available for this file. If you wish to be informed of public registry updates, please contact Alan Ehrlich via email or by calling 867-766-7056. You may also set up an RSS feed for the assessment by clicking here: OBD0910-001 RSS Feed .

Upcoming Technical Sessions: Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion

May 13th, 2009

Upcoming Technical Sessions: Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion
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The Mackenzie Valley Review Board will host a technical session on May 27-28, 2009 at the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre in Yellowknife, NT.

This technical session will be a forum for participants in the environmental assessment of the Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion Project to discuss the Developers Assessment Report and to identify where additional information is needed for the upcoming information request submissions. The event is aimed mostly at the parties to the assessment but is open to the public.

Day 1: Key lines of Inquiry
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tree of Peace Friendship Centre (Large Boardroom), Yellowknife

Day 2: Subjects of Note
Thursday, May 28th, 2009
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tree of Peace Friendship Centre (Large Boardroom), Yellowknife

See attached invitation letter for more information and a copy of the agenda. You can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion Project: EA0708-007 public registry.

You may also contact Tawanis Testart with any questions you may have about this environmental assessment.

Nico Project - Public Issues Scoping Sessions

April 15th, 2009

Nico Project - Public Issues Scoping Sessions

The Mackenzie Valley Review Board will be hosting public meetings, called issues scoping sessions, to find out what issues should be included in the environmental assessment of Fortune Mineral Ltd.’s proposed Nico Project,a cobalt-gold-bismuth mine, to be located approximately 70 km northeast of the community of Whati, NT.


Technical scoping session:

Yellowknife, NT
Tree of Peace Friendship Centre
Monday April 20th, 2009, 9am – 4:30pm


Community scoping sessions:

Whati, NT
Whati Cultural Centre
Monday, April 27th, 2009, 1:30 pm – 10pm
supper provided

Behchoko, NT
Behchoko Cultural Centre
Monday May 4th, 2009, 11am – 5pm
lunch provided

Gameti, NT
Gameti Communitiy Hall
Thursday May 7th, 2009, 3:30 pm – 10pm
supper provided


At these sessions, members of the public and interested organizations have the opportunity to share their views on what issues the Review Board should focus on during the environmental assessment of the proposed mine and its potential impacts on the environment and on the social, cultural and economic well-being of Mackenzie Valley residents.

Please contact Alan Ehrlich with any questions you may have about this environmental assessment. You can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: EA0809-004 Nico Project's public registry.

Webcast unavailable

April 7th, 2009

Webcast unavailable

Due to technical difficulties with phone lines at the arena, the Review Board is unable to webcast the live proceedings of the Selwyn mineral exploration program public hearing being held in Tulita today.

Transcripts will be available after the hearing and posted on the public registry. We apologize for the inconvenience.

For a copy of the draft agenda and other information related to the hearing, visit this environmental assessment's public registry.

Upcoming Public Hearing: Selwyn Mineral Exploration Program

April 3rd, 2009

Upcoming Public Hearing: Selwyn Mineral Exploration Program

The Mackenzie Valley Review Board will be holding a public hearing in Tulita on April 7, 2009 to hear final issues and submissions of the parties, community and the developer for the environmental assessment of the Selwyn Project Mineral Exploration. This development is being proposed in Howard's Pass, Mackenzie Mountains.

Hearing Location: Fort Tulita, NT
Meeting place: Arthur Mendo Arena
Date: April 7th, 2009
Duration: 1pm until 7pm

Please contact Nicole Spencer with any questions you may have about this environmental assessment.

You can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: EA0708-001: Public Registry

General Review Board Announcements

Minister approves Imperial Dehcho Geotechnical program

October 22nd, 2009

Minister approves Imperial Dehcho Geotechnical program
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The Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, and on behalf of the responsible ministers, has agreed to adopt the Review Board's recommendation to approve Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Ltd. Dehcho Geotechnical Program (EA03-009) with modifications to the mitigation measures.

To download a copy of the Review Board's Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision as well as the minister's decision letter, the modified measures and other documents from the environmental assessment visit the online public registry for Imperial Oil Resources Ventures Ltd's Dehcho Geotechnical program.

RFP: Expert advisors for the Gahcho Kue diamond mine EIR

October 14th, 2009

RFP: Expert advisors for the Gahcho Kue diamond mine EIR
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The Gahcho Kue Panel is soliciting proposals from qualified persons or firms to assist in the environmental impact review of De Beers’ Gahcho Kue Diamond Mine Project. This Request for Proposals is soliciting expertise to provide the Panel with technical advice in any or all of the following key themes:

  • Potential impacts to local and regional water quality and water systems;
  • Potential impacts to fish and fish habitat;
  • Issues related to geochemistry, hydrology, hydrogeology and permafrost; and,
  • Geotechnical and engineering considerations.
Proposals must include a detailed description of services offered, qualifications of personnel providing the services and associated daily rates, and must be received by 5:00 p.m. (MST), November 13th, 2009.

A detailed description of the scope of work is available by downloading the attached RFP document or by contacting Alan Ehrlich, Panel Manager.

Gahcho Kue Panel
c/o Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board
P.O. Box 938 #200 Scotia Centre, 5102-50th Avenue
Yellowknife, NT
Tel: (867) 766-7056
Fax: (867) 766-7074
aehrlich@reviewboard.ca

Now Hiring! Executive Coordinator

October 5th, 2009

Now Hiring! Executive Coordinator

The Executive Coordinator provides executive assistance and support to the Executive Director as required.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Executive Coordinator is also responsible for the coordination and professional support to the Review Board’s strategic and business planning process, as well as the provision of policy development and research support services for the Board. Further, the Executive Coordinator is responsible for providing confidential secretary services to the Board during meetings and/or proceedings.

For a copy of the job ad or to learn about other job opportunities, check out the job opportunities page or contact Vern Christensen at (867) 766-7053 or vchristensen@reviewboard.ca

Now Hiring! Senior Environmental Assessment Officer

September 30th, 2009

Now Hiring! Senior Environmental Assessment Officer

The Review Board is looking for a Senior Environmental Assessment Officer to join our environmental impact assessment team.

The Senior Environmental Assessment Officer will be responsible for planning and facilitating environmental assessments of proposed developments. The incumbent will ensure a high level of quality in the Review Board’s processes and will assist the Review Board in developing policy and position papers, and guidelines regarding the environmental impact assessment (EIA).

For a copy of the job ad or to learn about other job opportunities, check out the job opportunities page or contact Martin Haefele at (867) 766-7053 or mhaefele@reviewboard.ca

RFP: Expert advisors for the Prairie Creek Mine EA

August 18th, 2009

RFP: Expert advisors for the Prairie Creek Mine EA
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The Mackenzie Valley Review Board is soliciting proposals from qualified persons or firms to assist in the environmental assessment of Canadian Zinc Corporation’s Prairie Creek Mine.

The Review Board is seeking expertise to provide technical advice in the following key themes to be considered during the environmental assessment:

  • Provide a technical evaluation of the proposed underground tailings paste backfill, surface-stored tailings and waste rock pile mine components.
  • Provide a technical evaluation of the interaction of underground tailings paste backfill with groundwater movement through the mine development area.

A detailed description of the scope of work is available by downloading the attached RFP document or by contacting the Review Board office.

Proposals, which include a detailed description of services offered, qualifications of personnel providing the services and associated daily rates, should be forwarded to the Review Board office by 5:00 p.m. (MST), September 25, 2009.

For more information contact:
Chuck Hubert, Environmental Assessment Officer
Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board
P.O. Box 938
200 Scotia Centre, 5102-50th Ave.
Yellowknife, NT
Tel: (867) 766-7052
Fax: (867) 766-7074
Email: chubert@reviewboard.ca

Status of assessments and impact reviews

June 3rd, 2009

Status of assessments and impact reviews

Want to find out what is happening with the Review Board's environmental assessments and impact reviews?

Download this month's copy of Valley Talk Newsletter or visit the Status of assessments page in Review Board 101.

Now Hiring! Environmental Assessment Officer

April 30th, 2009

The Review Board is looking for an Environmental Assessment Officer to join our environmental impact assessment team.

The Environmental Assessment Officer will be responsible for working closely with Review Board stakeholders in planning, facilitating and completing environmental assessments of proposed developments. The incumbent’s duties include writing briefing notes and reports about a development proposal or an issue, establishing budgets and work plans for the conduct and completion of environmental assessments, and preparing draft policy and position papers regarding the environmental impact assessment process and other matters.

For more information check out the Job Opportunities page or contact Martin Haefele at (867) 766-7053 or mhaefele@reviewboard.ca

Now Hiring! Summer Student Opportunity

April 16th, 2009

The Review Board is hiring a summer student to provide support and assistance to the Manager of Environmental Impact Assessment in coordinating the Review Board’s environmental assessment processes.

For more information, please go to "About Us" section of the website -> Job Opportunities .

Review Board 101

April 15th, 2009

Review Board 101

The Review Board has a new section to its website called Review Board 101.

In this new section, visitors will find:

  • overviews of who the Review Board is and what it does;
  • short status updates on current assessments;
  • a list of upcoming deadlines and dates;
  • redesigned process diagrams; and
  • an interactive environmental assessment diagram.

Visitors to the web page can find this section by clicking the Review Board 101 banner on the bottom left of the homepage.

Upgrades to subscription service

April 1st, 2009

Upgrades to subscription service

The Mackenzie Valley Review Board has made a few changes to its public registry's online subscription service.

Fewer email notifications

To cut down on the amount of email the system is sending you, you will no longer receive instant notifications when the Review Board uploads new documents. Instead you will receive one email at the end of the day listing the documents uploaded that day for each active assessment you subscribed to.

You can always visit the website throughout the day to view documents uploaded, or you can subscribe to our RSS Feeds if you wish to receive instant notifications.

New subscription types

To create more transparency in our process, we are asking subscribers to update their accounts and identify whether they are an observer or designated contact for the assessments they have subscribed to. The default has been set to "observer"

If you subscribe as a designated contact, it means you are the recognized contact responsible for your organization's participation in the assessment. Being a designated contact does not register you as a party.

The Review Board will post the official distribution list and the names of the individuals and organizations listed as designated contacts on the public registry from time to time.

If you are not the official contact or do not want to be listed on the distribution list, you should choose "subscribe as an observer".

Update your account

You can update your subscription account by visiting:

http://reviewboard.ca/subscriptions/

Review Board Publications

2009 Reference CD available

August 10th, 2009

2009 Reference CD available

Do you want an e-copy of all the Review Board publications? Don't want to download them all from the Reference Library? Then you need the Review Board's 2009 Reference CD!

--On the CD, you will find:--

  • reports of environmental assessments from all of the board's completed assessments since 1999;
  • guidelines, reference bulletins and workshop reports;
  • memorandums of understandings and cooperation agreements;
  • and more!

You can email Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications or call 867-766-7051 to request your copy of the Reference CD.

2008-09 Annual Report available

July 2nd, 2009

2008-09 Annual Report available
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The Review Board is pleased to announce that it has released its 2008-09 Annual Report. Inside the report, you can read about all the assessments, impact reviews and strategic initiatives the Review Board worked on over the past fiscal year.

As part of our commitment to reduce our paper use, this document is only available in electronic format. You can download a copy from reviewboard.ca in the Reference Library -> Corporate documents -> Annual reports and strategic planning or from this news item.

Cultural Impact Assessment Guidelines status report

May 20th, 2009

Cultural Impact Assessment Guidelines status report

The Review Board has released a status report and information circular about the Cultural Impact Assessment Guidelines development process.

The document is intended:

  • to show interested parties how the Review Board is developing Cultural Impact Assessment Guidelines for the environmental impact assessment process in the Mackenzie Valley and to encourage public participation in the guidelines development process;
  • to provide answers to some frequently asked questions about cultural impact assessment; and
  • to identify some cultural impact considerations related to resource development activities in the Mackenzie Valley identified so far in our engagement with communities.

You can download a copy of the document from the Reference Library in the Cultural Impact Assessment Resources section.

Now available for download: Plain language process handouts

April 21st, 2009

Now available for download: Plain language process handouts

You can now download plain language handouts explaining each phase of an environmental assessment in the Mackenzie Valley.

These handouts are available in the step-by-step through the process section of the Reference Library.

collapse 2008 Archives

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December 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter

December 3rd, 2008

December 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released its December 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter.


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  • Working Together: Message from the Chairperson
  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • You're invited to our Open House!
  • This is what we do: EIA toolkit
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November 2008 Valley Talk

October 31st, 2008

November 2008 Valley Talk
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The Review Board has released its November 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter.


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  • Review Board unveils new look
  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • This is what we do: EIA, PS, EA, EIR
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October 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter

October 9th, 2008

October 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released its October 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter.


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  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • Current Board Members
  • This is what we do: Cultural Impact Assessment Guidelines
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September 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter

August 26th, 2008

September 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released its September 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter.


--- Topics include: ----

  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • Improving the EA process: phase II
  • This is what we do: report back at First Nation assemblies
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Feel free to contact Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications via email or phone: 867-766-7051 with any questions about subscribing to this newsletter.

August 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter

August 5th, 2008

August 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released its August 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter.


--- Topics include: ----

  • Neil McCrank releases regulatory improvements report
  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • Review Board staff changes
  • This is what we do: Ministers’ decision and completing the environmental assessment
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Feel free to contact Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications via email or phone: 867-766-7051 with any questions about subscribing to this newsletter.

July 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter

June 30th, 2008

July 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released its July 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter.


--- Topics include: ----

  • Improving the referral process
  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • A remarkable gift
  • This is what we do: Deliberating and preparing the Report of Environmental Assessment

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Feel free to contact Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications at rjenkins@mveirb.nt.ca with any questions about subscribing to this newsletter.

June 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter

June 10th, 2008

June 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released its June 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter.


--- Topics include: ----

  • Improving the EIA process
  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • Summer 2008 Annual General Assemblies
  • This is what we do: Final Submissions





Feel free to contact Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications with any questions about subscribing to this newsletter.

May 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter

May 6th, 2008

May 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released its May 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter.


--- Topics include: ----

  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • EIA Practitioners' Workshop Report
  • This is what we do: Public Hearings





Feel free to contact Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications with any questions about subscribing to this newsletter.

April 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter

April 7th, 2008

April 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released its April 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter.


--- Topics include: ----

  • Chairperson and board member appointments and farewells
  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • EIA Overview Booklet translations
  • This is what we do: Pre-hearing Conferences





Feel free to contact Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications with any questions about subscribing to this newsletter.

March Valley Talk Newsletter

March 10th, 2008

March Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released its March 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter.


--- Topics include: ----

  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • Saying goodbye, saying hello again! (Board appointment updates)
  • Highlights from the EIA Practitioners' Workshop
  • This is what we do: Information Requests
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Feel free to email Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications with any questions about subscribing to this newsletter.

February 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter

February 7th, 2008

February 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released its February 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter.



--- Topics include: ----

  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • The 5th Annual EIA Practitioners' Workshop
  • Welcome Back Patrick Duxbury!
  • This is what we do: Technical Reviews
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Feel free to contact Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications with any questions about subscribing to this newsletter.

Jan. 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter

January 4th, 2008

Jan. 2008 Valley Talk Newsletter
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Happy New Year!!

The Review Board has released this month's Valley Talk Newsletter.

--- Topics include: ----

  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • Summer student opportunity
  • This is what we do: Developer's Assessment Report

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questions about subscribing to this newsletter.

News Releases

Review Board releases four environmental assessment decisions

September 12th, 2008

Review Board releases four environmental assessment decisions
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The Review Board has announced its decisions and recommendations for the following environmental assessments:

Please see attached news release for more information and click the links above to download a copy of the decisions.

Feel free to contact Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications at 867-766-7051 with any questions.

Media Advisory: Giant Mine Remediation Scoping Hearing

July 16th, 2008

Media Advisory: Giant Mine Remediation Scoping Hearing
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The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board is holding a public scoping hearing in Yellowknife for Indian and Northern Affairs - Contaminants & Remediation Directorate's proposed remediation plan for the former Giant Mine site located in the City of Yellowknife. Please see attached media advisory for more information.

Review Board appoints Elder Jim Villeneuve to Gahcho Kue Panel

July 11th, 2008

Review Board appoints Elder Jim Villeneuve to Gahcho Kue Panel
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The Review Board has appointed Elder Jim Villeneuve to serve on the Environmental Impact Review Panel for the proposed DeBeers' Gahcho Kue diamond mine.

Please see attached News Release for more information.

News Release: Review Board Appointments

March 31st, 2008

News Release: Review Board Appointments
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The Review Board congratulates Mr. Richard Edjericon as the new Chairperson for the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board.

The Review Board also welcomes back Percy Hardisty and new appointment Fred Koe to the team.

Review Board releases its decision on Tamerlane's Pine Point Pilot Project

February 25th, 2008

Review Board releases its decision on Tamerlane's Pine Point Pilot Project
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The Review Board has released its Report of Environmental Assessment and Reasons for Decision for Tamerlane Ventures Inc.'s Pine Point Pilot Project.

Please see attached news release for more information.

In addition, you can view the Review Board's decision in the public registry by visiting this link: EA0607-002 Public Registry

Review Board announces decision on Sidon International's mineral exploration program

February 7th, 2008

Review Board announces decision on Sidon International's mineral exploration program
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The Review Board has released its Report of Environmental Assessment for Sidon International Resources' mineral exploration program. Please see attached news release for more information.

In addition, you can view the Review Board's decision in the public registry by visiting this link: EA0506-006 Public Registry

Environmental Assessment Updates

Upcoming Public Meetings: Yellowknife Gold Project scoping sessions

October 6th, 2008

The Mackenzie Valley Review Board is hosting issues scoping sessions, which are public meetings to find out what issues should be included in the environmental assessment of Tyhee NWT Corp.'s proposed Yellowknife Gold Project. This proposed open pit mine is located about 88 km outside of Yellowknife.

Community Scoping Session
Meeting place: Yellowknife Inn, Copper Room
Date: Thursday, October 16th, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Technical Scoping Session
Meeting place: Yellowknife Inn, Copper Room
Date: Friday, October 17th, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

At these sessions, members of the public and interested organizations have the opportunity to share their views on what issues the Review Board should focus on during the environmental assessment of the proposed mine and its potential impacts on the environment and on the social, cultural and economic well-being of Mackenzie Valley residents.



Please contact Paul Mercredi with any questions you may have about this environmental assessment. You can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: EA0809-003 public registry.

Upcoming public meetings: Prairie Creek Mine scoping sessions

September 19th, 2008

The Mackenzie Valley Review Board is hosting public meetings, called scoping sessions, to find out what issues should be included in the environmental assessment of Canadian Zinc Corp's proposed Prairie Creek mine located near the Nahanni National Park Reserve.



Community scoping sessions

Nahanni Butte
Meeting place: Community Hall
Date: Tuesday, September 30 2008
Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Fort Liard
Meeting place: Community Hall
Date: Wednesday, October 1 2008
Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Fort Simpson
Meeting place: Recreation Centre
Date: Wednesday, October 1 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wrigley
Meeting place: Community Hall
Date: Thursday, October 2 2008
Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Fort Simpson
Meeting place: Community Hall
Date: Friday, October 3 2008
Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Technical scoping session

Yellowknife
Meeting place: Tree of Peace Hall
Date: Thursday, October 9 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

At these sessions, members of the public and interested organizations have the opportunity to share their views on what issues the Review Board should focus on during the environmental assessment of the proposed mine and its potential impacts on the environment and on the social, cultural and economic well-being of Mackenzie Valley residents.



Please contact Alistair MacDonald with any questions you may have about this environmental assessment. You can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: EA0809-002 public registry.

New environmental assessment: Tyhee's Yellowknife Gold Project (2008)

August 29th, 2008

New environmental assessment: Tyhee's Yellowknife Gold Project (2008)

Environment Canada has referred Tyhee NWT Corp's Yellowknife Gold Project for an environmental assessment. Environment Canada is of the opinion that the proposed development might have significant adverse impacts on the environment.

Tyhee proposes a gold mine and milling operation approximately 90 km north of Yellowknife near the Discovery Mine site in the Akaitcho Region. Tyhee proposes an open pit mine for the initial stage, followed by underground operations later.

The online public registry for the environmental assessment is: EA0809-003

Please contact Paul Mercredi with any questions you may have about this assessment.

You may use our subscriptions service to receive automatic email updates to the public registry for this environmental assessment, EA0809-003: Yellowknife Gold Project (2008).



Alternatively, if you do not intend on registering as a party to the assessment, you can set up an RSS feed for the whole assessment or just your preferred search results. If you have any questions about RSS feeds, please email Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications.

New Environmental Assessment : Prairie Creek Mine

August 12th, 2008

 New Environmental Assessment : Prairie Creek Mine

Indian and Northern Affairs has referred Canadian Zinc Corporation’s proposed Prairie Creek lead-zinc mine and supporting transfer facility developments for an environmental assessment. INAC referred this proposed development on its own and on behalf of the Nahanni Butte Dene Band, on the basis there might be significant adverse impacts on the environment.

Canadian Zinc is proposing an underground lead-zinc mine and milling operations in the Dehcho region, 90 kilometres northwest of Nahanni Butte.

The online public registry for the environmental assessment is: EA0809-002



Please contact Alistair MacDonald with any questions you may have about this assessment.

You may use our subscriptions service to receive automatic email updates to the public registry for this environmental assessment (EA0809-002: Prairie Creek Mine)



Alternatively, if you do not intend on registering as a party to the assessment, you can set up an RSS feed for the whole assessment or just your preferred search results. If you have any questions about RSS feeds, please email Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications.

Live Webcasting for Giant Mine Public Scoping Hearing

July 21st, 2008

Live Webcasting for Giant Mine Public Scoping Hearing

The Review Board is webcasting the live proceedings of the public hearing being held in Yellowknife on Tuesday July 22nd and Wednesday July 23rd for the environmental assessment of INAC's proposed Giant Mine Remediation Project.

If you want to listen in on the hearing, please click on the Webcast button on the left hand side of the homepage.

For a copy of the draft agenda and other information related to the hearing, visit this environmental assessment's public registry.

Updated hearing times: Giant Mine Remediation public scoping hearing

July 15th, 2008

Updated hearing times: Giant Mine Remediation public scoping hearing

The Review Board is holding a public scoping hearing in Yellowknife for INAC - Contaminants & Remediation Directorate's proposed remediation plan for the former Giant Mine site located in the City of Yellowknife.

The Review Board would like to hear any evidence and public views about the proposed development’s potential impacts on the environment and on the social, cultural and economic well being of the residents of the Mackenzie Valley.

Hearing location: Explorer Hotel, Yellowknife NT

Hearing dates and times:
Tuesday, July 22nd
Daytime session: presentations by parties to the assessment
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Evening session: public comment session
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wednesday, July 23rd
Continuation of party presentations and closing comments
10:00 am until completion

Please call the Review Board at 867-766-7050 with any questions you may have about this environmental assessment.

You can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: Public Registry

Giant Mine Remediation scoping session/workshop

June 4th, 2008

Giant Mine Remediation scoping session/workshop
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The Review Board is holding a public scoping session/workshop in Yellowknife for INAC-Contaminants & Remediation Directorate’s proposed remediation plan for Giant Mine. The remediation plan is for the clean up of the Giant Mine site, including the future disposition of 237,000 tonnes of arsenic currently stored underground in the mine.

The Review Board would like to hear what issues interested parties and the public feel the board needs to focus on during the environmental assessment of the remediation project. This workshop will also help participants to prepare for the scoping hearing in July, 2008.

Please contact Tawanis Testart with any questions you may have about this environmental assessment. You can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: EA0708-007 Public Registry



Scoping Session/Workshop

Yellowknife
Meeting place: Tree of Peace hall
Date: June 17, 2008
Start Time: 10:00 am

Please see attached letter for more information and the proposed agenda.

New Assessment: Giant Mine Reclamation Project

April 8th, 2008

New Assessment: Giant Mine Reclamation Project

The City of Yellowknife has referred - Contaminants and Remediation Directorate (Indian and Northern Affairs Canada's) Giant Mine Remediation Project for an environmental assessment.

INAC is proposing this reclamation project for the Giant Mine site, located 5km north of Yellowknife. The development includes the containment of 237,000 tonnes of arsenic trioxide dust currently stored underground.

The online public registry for the environmental assessment is: EA0809-001



Please contact Tawanis Testart with any questions you may have about this assessment.

You may use our Subscriptions service to receive automatic email updates to the public registry for this environmental assessment (EA0809-001: Giant Mine Remediation Project.)



Alternatively, if you do not intend on registering as a party to the assessment, you can set up an RSS feed for the whole assessment or just your preferred search results. If you have questions about RSS feeds, please email Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications.

Taltson Lutsel K'e scoping session cancelled

February 11th, 2008

The public meeting scheduled in Lutsel K'e for Tuesday, February 12th, 2008, on the environmental assessment of the Taltson Hydro Expansion Project has been cancelled at the request of the Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation.

For more information please call the Review Board at (867) 766-7050.

Click here for Lutsel K'e's email notifying the Review Board of its need to cancel.

Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion Project Scoping Session

February 6th, 2008

Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion Project Scoping Session
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The Review Board is holding a public scoping session in Lutselk'e for Deze Energy Corporation Ltd.'s Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion Project. The expansion project adds 36 MW of power to the Taltson Twin Gorges Plant near Fort Smith and includes a 690 kilometer transmission line to the diamonds mines in the NWT.

The Review Board would like to hear what issues interested parties and the public feel the board needs to focus on during the environmental assessment of the expansion project.

Please contact Patrick Duxbury with any questions you may have about this environmental assessment. You can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: EA0708-007 Public Registry



Scoping Session

Lutsel K'e
Meeting place: Zah Lockhart Memorial Centre
Date: Tue. February 12, 2008
Start Time: 1:30 pm

Please see attached press release for more information

General Review Board Announcements

Request for Proposals: Expert advsiors for the Giant Mine EA

November 21st, 2008

Request for Proposals: Expert advsiors for the Giant Mine EA
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During the environmental assessment of INAC Contaminants and Remediation Directorate's Giant Mine Remediation Project, the Review Board will require specialized expertise in disciplines such as hydrology, hydrogeology, risk assessment and geotechnical engineering.

The Review Board is requesting proposals from qualified persons or firms for the provisions of the services outlined in the attached Request for Proposals.

The proposals must include a detailed description of services offered, qualifications of personnel providing the services and associated daily rates.

The Review Board office must receive your proposal electronically or hand-delivered to the address below by 5:00 p.m. (MST), December 11th, 2008.

For more information contact:
Tawanis Testart, Environmental Assessment Officer
Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board
P.O. Box 938

200 Scotia Centre, 5102-50th Ave.

Yellowknife, NT
Tel: (867) 766-7066
Fax: (867) 766-7074
Email: ttestart@reviewboard.ca

New email addresses: @reviewboard.ca

November 10th, 2008

New email addresses: @reviewboard.ca

Please update your address books!

As part of the branding initiative, all Review Board email addresses now end with @reviewboard.ca

The local-part (for example: rjenkins) of each Review Board email address remains the same. The old email addresses will continue to work for a few months to allow for a smooth transition. However, we ask that you please update your address books with the new addresses as soon as you get a chance.

This change is meant to make it easier for people to remember our email addresses.

Click here for our staff contact list.

New web address: reviewboard.ca

October 29th, 2008

New web address: reviewboard.ca

Please update your bookmarks! As part of the branding initiative the Review Board's website URL has changed to reviewboard.ca . This change is meant to make it easier for people to remember our website address.

Website makeover

October 27th, 2008

Website makeover

Welcome to the Review Board's website, which has a new look and feel as part of a branding exercise. The Review Board's goal was to developed a consistent visual identity to reflect the Review Board's purpose, function and decisions to its audiences. The initiative has resulted in a largely “cosmetic” makeover of the website, and it will include a new look to the Review Board's monthly newsletter, Valley Talk and other publications. More information about the branding initiative will be included in November's Valley Talk newsletter.

If you have any questions on comments, please contact Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications via email or call her at 1-867-766-7051

2008 Reference CD Available!

October 14th, 2008

2008 Reference CD Available!

Do you want an e-copy of all the Review Board publications?

Don't want to download them all from the Reference Library?

Then you need the Review Board's 2007-08 Reference CD!

--On the CD, you will find:--

  • Reports of environmental assessments from all of the board's completed assessments since 1999;
  • guidelines, reference bulletins and workshop reports;
  • memorandums of understandings and cooperation agreements;
  • and more!

You can email Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications or call 867-766-7051 to request your copy of the Reference CD.

Now Hiring! Board Secretary

June 16th, 2008

The Review Board requires a Board Secretary to assist the Executive Director and to provide assigned and routine secretarial and receptionist services to the Review Board, individual board members and Review Board staff.

For more information, please go to "About the MVEIRB" section of the website -> Job Opportunities .

Deadline is Today! Request for Proposals: Expert Advisors for Taltson EA

May 15th, 2008

Deadline is Today! Request for Proposals: Expert Advisors for Taltson EA
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The Review Board is soliciting proposals from qualified persons or firms to assist in the environmental assessment of Dezé Energy Corporation’s Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion Project. The Request for Proposals is attached to this news item.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to establish a team of experts who will provide the Review Board with technical advice in the following key themes to be considered during the environmental assessment:

  • Potential impacts to local and regional hydrology and water quality;
  • Potential impacts to aquatic organisms and their habitat;
  • Geotechnical, engineering and economic considerations of the development; and
  • Potential impacts to wildlife and wildlife harvesting.

The proposals must include a detailed description of services offered, qualifications of personnel providing the services and associated daily rates.

The Review Board office must receive your proposal electronically or hand-delivered to the address below by 5:00 p.m. (MST), May 16, 2008.

For more information contact:
Patrick Duxbury, Environmental Assessment Officer
Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board
P.O. Box 938 (5102-50th Ave.)
Yellowknife, NT
Tel: (867) 766-7062
Fax: (867) 766-7074
Email: pduxbury@mveirb.nt.ca

Summer Student opportunity

May 7th, 2008

Attention students!

Are you interested in working for us?

The Review Board is hiring a summer term Environmental Assessment Assistant to provide support and assistance in coordinating the Review Board’s environmental assessment processes. This full-time term position will be located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories during the 2008 summer months with an immediate start date.

The Review Board is looking for interested students who are pursuing a college or university degree in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, natural resource management, social/economic studies or a related degree. If you have experience in the natural resources or environmental assessment field that is an asset. Preference will be given to qualified residents of the Northwest Territories.

If you are interested in this position and feel you are qualified, please send us a cover letter and your resume as soon as possible. Your application and statement of availability must be sent to the address below.

For further information, contact:
Martin Haefele
Manager of Environmental Impact Assessment
Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board
Box 938, Suite 200
Scotia Centre, 5102-50th Avenue
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N7

You may also email Martin or call (867) 766-7053
Toll-free: 1-866-912-3472
Fax: (867) 766-7074

Now Hiring! Environmental Assessment Officer

April 28th, 2008

Want to work for the Review Board?

Do you have a recognized undergraduate degree in science, five years of relevant work experience and a thorough understanding of environmental impact assessment?

If yes, then you should consider applying on the Review Board's job opening for an Environmental Assessment Officer.

The Environmental Assessment Officer will be responsible for working closely with Review Board stakeholders in planning, facilitating and completing environmental assessments of proposed developments.

For more information, please go to "About the MVEIRB" section of the website -> Job Opportunities .

Register Now! 2008 EIA Practitioners' Workshop

February 1st, 2008

Register Now! 2008 EIA Practitioners' Workshop

The Review Board is happy to announce it will be hosting its 5th Annual Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Practitioners' Workshop on Tuesday, February 26th, and Wednesday, February 27th, 2008.

This year's workshop will "Close the Loop" by improving the integration of the environmental impact assessment process into the overall resource management system. Key note speakers, plenary sessions, and working groups will explore how environmental impact assessment can inform monitoring, enforcement, and follow up, and how these processes themselves can shape an environmental impact assessment.

Discussions will centre on the environmental impact assessment process' place in the integrated resource management system.

If you are an EIA Practitioner in the Mackenzie Valley communities, government, industry or regulatory system and are interested in this workshop, please visit the 2008 EIA Practitioners' Workshop section of the Review Board's Reference Library by clicking this link: 2008 EIA Practitioners' Workshop

Northern Regulatory Improvements Initiative

January 28th, 2008

Northern Regulatory Improvements Initiative

The Review Board has added two new documents to the Northern Regulatory Improvements Initiative section of the reference library.

* Meeting plan which summarizes the key messages the Review Board delivered to Mr. Neil McCrank on January 11th, 2008.
* January 24th, 08 presentation from INAC updating the Review Board on the initiative.

Click here to view the documents.

The Northern Regulatory Improvements Initiative is lead by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. The Review Board's dedicated section of the reference library is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of all documents and correspondence associated with the initiative. Instead, the select documents posted are meant to provide an overview of the Review Board's involvement in the initiative.

Feel free to browse through the documents posted and don't hesitate to call us at 867-766-7050 if you have any questions.

New documents uploaded to Northern Regulatory Improvements Initiative

January 8th, 2008

New documents uploaded to Northern Regulatory Improvements Initiative

The Review Board has added new documents to the Northern Regulatory Improvements Initiative section of the reference library.

The Northern Regulatory Improvements Initiative is lead by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. The Review Board's dedicated section of the reference library is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of all documents and correspondence associated with the initiative. Instead, the select documents posted are meant to provide an overview of the Review Board's involvement in the initiative.

Feel free to browse through the documents posted and don't hesitate to call us at 867-766-7050 if you have any questions.

Review Board Publications

2007-08 Annual Report

July 23rd, 2008

2007-08 Annual Report
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The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board has released its Annual Report for the 2007-08 fiscal year.

Inside the Annual Report, readers can find out about the Review Board's environmental impact assessment activities and strategic plan initiatives from this past fiscal year.

All the Review Board's past annual reports can be found in the Reference Library -> Corporate Documents -> Annual Reports and Strategic Planning.

Review Board's three year Strategic Plan

July 18th, 2008

Review Board's three year Strategic Plan
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The Review Board is pleased to release its new three year strategic plan (2008-09 to 2010-11).

Revised Draft Wildlife at Risk Guidelines

July 8th, 2008

The Review Board has issued for public comment a revised draft of its Guidelines For Considering Wildlife at Risk (including SARA Species) in Environmental Impact Assessment in the Mackenzie Valley.

To download the document and comments template, please go to the Reference Library -> Draft Guidelines .

Comments must be submitted no later than Thursday September 4th, 2008 and they can be submitted to Martin Haefele, Manager of EIA via email.

EIA Practitioners' Workshop Report

April 22nd, 2008

EIA Practitioners' Workshop Report

The Review Board has now posted online its 2008 EIA Practitioners' Workshop Report.

The report is available in the Reference Library -> Review Board Initiatives -> EIA Practitioners' Workshops.

Updated Glossary of Terms now available

April 17th, 2008

Updated Glossary of Terms now available

Since 2002, the Review Board has held five terminology workshops for the Mackenzie Valley aboriginal languages of Chipewyan, Gwich’in, North Slavey, South Slavey and Tlicho. As an outcome of these workshops, the Review Board has produced a Glossary of Terms for each language.

The glossaries provide translations of terminology for the biophysical environment, the oil and gas industry, the mining industry, the human environment and the resource management system.

In this new edition of the Glossary of Terms, the layout has been changed to have one language per publication. In addition, many of the English definitions were simplified to make them easier to understand.

Please visit the Reference Library in the Review Board Initiatives section to download a glossary in the language of your choice.

Draft Wildlife at Risk Guidelines out for public comment

April 4th, 2008

Draft Wildlife at Risk Guidelines out for public comment

The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, with help from Environment Canada and the GNWT Department of Environment and Natural Resources has produce draft guidelines for considering wildlife at risk (including SARA Species) in environmental impact assessment in the Mackenzie Valley.

You can download a copy of the draft and the comment form in the Reference Library's Draft Guidelines section.

Please submit your comments to Alan Ehrlich, Senior Environmental Assessment Office, by May 2nd, 2008.

EIA Overview Booklet is translated

April 4th, 2008

EIA Overview Booklet is translated

The Review Board has translated its EIA Overview Booklet from English into Chipewyan, French, Gwich'in, North Slavey, South Slavey and Tlicho.

The booklet is a condensed version of the Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines. You can download a copy of the booklet in the language of your choice from the Reference Library - Guidelines Section .

Please contact Renita Jenkins, Manager of Comunications via email or call 867-766-7051 if you would like a hard copy of the overview booklet.

Revised Draft Reference Bulletin out for comment

January 3rd, 2008

Revised Draft Reference Bulletin out for comment
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The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board has prepared the attached draft reference bulletin to describe and clarify the procedures during the Review Board’s consideration of making its own motion to refer a development to environmental assessment pursuant to section 126 of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act.


In the original document, posted on December 19th, 2007, there was a typographical error on page 4, in the third bullet. The third bullet on page four should read:

* in the Review Board’s opinion, the “might” test has not been properly applied;

The error has been fixed in that attached document. We apologize for any confusion.

Please forward any comments about the attached document in writing by January 31, 2008 via email to Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications or fax 867-766-7074

collapse 2007 Archives

Newsletters

December 2007 - Valley Talk Newsletter

December 5th, 2007

December 2007 - Valley Talk Newsletter
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The Review Board has released this month's Valley Talk Newsletter.

--- Topics include: ----

  • Updates on environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews
  • Northern Regulatory Improvements Initiative
  • This is what we do: Workplans and Terms of References
  • Invitation to the Review Board's Open House on December 18th, 2007 (3 - 5 pm)

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Feel free to contact Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications with any questions about subscribing to this newsletter.

November 2007 Valley Talk

October 31st, 2007

November 2007 Valley Talk
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The Review Board has released this month's Valley Talk Newsletter.

--- Topics include: ----

  • Updates on Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Reviews on the go
  • A new monthly article by Jessica Simpson called "This is what we do". This month's topic: Issues Scoping Sessions.
  • Highlights from a staff-to-staff meeting with the Sahtu Land and Water Board

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Feel free to contact Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications with any questions about subscription to this newsletter.

October 2007 Valley Talk

October 1st, 2007

October 2007 Valley Talk
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The Review Board has released this month's Valley Talk Newsletter.

--- Topics include: ----
* Environmental Assessments & Environmental Impact Reviews
* Changes to the Staff Lineup
* A handy environmental assessment tip!




To add or change your automatic subscription to the Review Board's newsletter
- visit http://mveirb.nt.ca and click "Subscriptions"
- or contact Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications by email or phone: 867-766-7051

September 2007 Valley Talk

August 31st, 2007

September 2007 Valley Talk
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The Review Board has released this month's Valley Talk Newsletter.

--- Topics include: ----

  • Farewell and Good Luck to a Dear Friend
  • Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Reviews on the Go
  • Summer Reflections: Summer student internships at the Review Board

To add or change your automatic subscription to the Review Board's newsletter visit http://mveirb.nt.ca and click "Subscriptions".

Alternatively, you may email Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications or phone: 867-766-7051 with your questions.

August 2007 Valley Talk

August 1st, 2007

August 2007  Valley Talk
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The Review Board has released this month's Valley Talk Newsletter.

--- Topics include: ----

  • Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Reviews on the Go
  • New Manager of Communications: Renita Jenkins
  • Getting involved in the community: Stomping out Cancer!

July 2007 Valley Talk

June 26th, 2007

July 2007 Valley Talk
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The Review Board has released this month's Valley Talk Newsletter.

--- Topics include: ----

  • Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Reviews on the Go
  • Gahcho Kue Panel Orientation
  • Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Workshops

June 2007 Valley Talk

June 1st, 2007

June 2007 Valley Talk
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Check out our latest edition of Valley Talk, with useful updates on our current environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews, as well as other board activities.

May 2007 Valley Talk

April 24th, 2007

May 2007 Valley Talk
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In this edition of Valley Talk, you'll get useful updates about our current environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews, and our new "EIA Guidelines: Overview."

This is the first edition of Valley Talk with active hyperlinks. And we're always open to suggestions and recommendations for improving our monthly newsletter.

April 2007 Valley Talk

March 27th, 2007

April 2007 Valley Talk
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Check out this April's Valley Talk. Get up-to-date information about the Review Boards current environmental assessments, and what's new at the Review Board.

A copy of the new "History of the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board" is attached to this month's Valley Talk.

February/March 2007 Valley Talk

February 8th, 2007

February/March 2007 Valley Talk
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Get updates on current environmental assessments, our "new" Board member, the 2007 EIA Practioner's Workshop and our first webcast!

January's Valley Talk

January 1st, 2007

January's Valley Talk
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Happy New Year!

Download the Review Board's latest newsletter here!

In this issue:

  • * Updates for ongoing EAs and EIRs
  • * Chairperson's Message
  • * 2007 EA Practitioner's Workshop
  • * Summer Internship Opportunity

News Releases

Gahcho Kue Panel Announced

May 2nd, 2007

Gahcho Kue Panel Announced
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The Review Board has appointed seven people to serve on the Environmental Impact Review Panel for the proposed DeBeers' Gahcho Kue diamond mine.

Revised public hearing notice for CGV and Sidon EAs

March 28th, 2007

Revised public hearing notice for CGV and Sidon EAs
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The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board is hosting a joint public hearing for the environmental assessments of the following proposed developments:

Consolidated Gold Win Venture Inc.’s proposed mineral exploration program in the North Slave region, southeast of Yellowknife (EA0506-005)

Sidon International Resources Corp.’s proposed mineral exploration program in the North Slave region, southeast of Yellowknife (EA0506-006)


The Review Board is combining the public hearings of the two proposed developments into a joint public hearing in response to concerns expressed at a March 14, 2007 pre-hearing conference with the parties to these EAs.

Joint public hearing for Consolidated Gold Win Ventures Inc. and Sidon International Resources Corp.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007 beginning at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007 beginning at 9 a.m.
Copper Room, Yellowknife Inn

Board appointments announced

March 14th, 2007

Board appointments announced
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The Review Board is pleased to welcome re-appointed Board Members Jerry Loomis and John Ondrack, and new appointment Rick Edjericon.

Danny Bayha re-appointed

January 17th, 2007

Danny Bayha re-appointed
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The Review Board is pleased to welcome Danny Bayha of Deline, N.W.T. back to the Review Board. For more information, please see the Review Board's news release.

Environmental Assessment Updates

Just Released! CGV Report of Environmental Assessment

December 5th, 2007

Just Released! CGV Report of Environmental Assessment
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The Review Board has recommended that the Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada allow Consolidated Goldwin Ventures Inc.'s Mineral Exploration Program to proceed to the regulatory phase, subject to measures the Review Board outlined in its Report of Environmental Assessment.

Visit the online Public Registry to view the Report of Environmental Assessment.

Taltson Issues Scoping Sessions

November 19th, 2007

Taltson Issues Scoping Sessions

The Review Board is holding public scoping sessions in Fort Smith, Fort Resolution, Lutselk'e and Yellowknife for Deze Energy Corporation Ltd.'s Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion Project. The expansion project adds 36 MW of power to the Taltson Twin Gorges Plant near Fort Smith and includes a 690 kilometer transmission line to the diamonds mines in the NWT.

The Review Board would like to hear what issues interested parties and the public feel the board needs to focus on during the environmental assessment of the expansion project.

Please contact Tawanis Testart with any questions you may have about this environmental assessment. You can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: Public Registry

Technical Issues Scoping Session

Yellowknife
Meeting place: Tree of Peace Friendship Centre - 5011 - 51 Street
Date: Fri. December 7th, 2007
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.



General Issues Scoping Sessions

Yellowknife
Meeting place: Tree of Peace Friendship Centre - 5011 - 51 Street
Date: Fri. December 7th, 2007
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.

Lutselk'e
Meeting place: TBA
Date: TBA
Start Time: TBA

General Issues Scoping Sessions Completed
Fort Smith
Meeting place: Roaring Rapids Hall - 144 Simpson Street
Date: Wed. November 28th 2007
Start Time: 1:30 p.m.

Fort Resolution
Meeting place: Fort Resolution Community Hall
Date: Thurs. November 29th, 2007
Start Time: 1:00 p.m.

Selwyn Scoping Session: Norman Wells

November 7th, 2007

Selwyn Scoping Session: Norman Wells

The Review Board has rescheduled its public scoping session in Norman Wells for Selwyn Resource Ltd's proposed mineral exploration program located in the Howard's pass area on the Northwest Territories - Yukon boarder.

The Review Board would like to hear what issues interested parties and the public feel the board needs to focus on during the environmental assessment of the Selwyn Project.

Norman Wells Scoping Session
Meeting place: Dennis Drolet Memorial Hall
Date: Fri. November 16th, 2007
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Please contact Tawanis Testart with any questions you may have about this environmental assessment.

You can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: Public Registry

Selwyn Draft Workplan Released

October 31st, 2007

Selwyn Draft Workplan Released
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The Review Board has released the draft workplan for the environmental assessment of Selwyn Resources Ltd.'s planned mineral exploration program on the NWT-Yukon border.

The comment period for this draft workplan ends on November 7th, 2007.

The Review Board anticipates the draft Terms of Reference will be available at the end of November.

Please contact Tawanis Testart with any questions you have about this environmental assessment.

Minister adopts Review Board recommendation for UR Energy

October 23rd, 2007

Minister adopts Review Board recommendation for UR Energy
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The Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, and on behalf of the responsible ministers, has formally adopted the Review Board's recommendation that the exploration work proposed by UR Energy in the upper Thelon be rejected without an environmental impact review.

Click here read the Report of Environmental Assessment and other documents for the environmental assessment.
Online Public Registry for UR Energy

NEW EA: Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion Project

October 16th, 2007

NEW EA: Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion Project

The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board has referred Dezé Energy Corporation Ltd.'s Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion Project for an environmental assessment.

This is a hydroelectric project that adds a new 36 MW power plant at the existing 18 MW Taltson Twin Gorges Plant and includes transmission lines through the Akaitcho region and Monfwi Gogha De Niitlee.

You may use our Subscriptions service to receive automatic updates to the public registry for this environmental assessment (EA0708-007). Alternatively, you can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: Public Registry

Please contact Terri Bugg with any questions you may have about this assessment.

Webcast TODAY for Pine Point Hearing

October 16th, 2007

Webcast TODAY for Pine Point Hearing

The Review Board is webcasting the live proceedings of the public hearing being held in Fort Resolution today for the environmental assessment of Tamerlane Venture Inc.'s Pine Point Project.

If you want to listen in on the hearing, please click on the Webcast button on the left hand size of the homepage.

Pine Point Project Public Hearing

October 9th, 2007

Pine Point Project Public Hearing
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The Review Board is holding a public hearing in Fort Resolution about Tamerlane Ventures Incorporated’s proposed test mine located 48 km east of Hay River.

The Review Board would like to hear any evidence and public views about the proposed development’s impacts on the environment and on the social, cultural and economic well being of the residents of the Mackenzie Valley.

Hearing Location: Fort Resolution, NT
Meeting place: Fort Resolution Community Hall
Date: October 16, 2007
Duration: 9 am until 6 pm

Please contact Alistair MacDonald with any questions you may have about this environmental assessment.

You can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: Public Registry

Selwyn Project Scoping Sessions

October 1st, 2007

Selwyn Project Scoping Sessions

The Review Board is holding public scoping sessions in Tulita, Norman Wells and Wrigley for Selwyn Resource Ltd's proposed mineral exploration program located in the Howard's pass area on the Northwest Territories - Yukon boarder.

The Review Board would like to hear what issues interested parties and the public feel the board needs to focus on during the environmental assessment of the Selwyn Project.

Tulita
Meeting place: Arthur Mendo Arena
Date: October 10, 2007
Start Time: 9:00 am

Norman Wells
Meeting place: Dennis Drolet Memorial Hall
Date: October 11, 2007
Start Time: 1:00 pm

Wrigley
Meeting place: Wrigley Community Arena
Date: TBA
Start Time: TBA

Please contact Tawanis Testart with any questions you may have about this environmental assessment.

You can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: Public Registry

New EA: Hunter Bay Uranium Exploration

August 29th, 2007

New EA: Hunter Bay Uranium Exploration

The Review Board has called up Hunter Bay Minerals Inc's proposed Hunter Bay uranium exploration program for an environmental assessment.

This is a uranium exploration project proposed near Hornby Bay on the McTavish arm of Great Bear Lake in the Sahtu.

You may use our Subscriptions service to receive automatic updates about the public registry for this environmental assessment (EA0708-006). Alternatively, you can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: Public Registry

Please contact Alan Ehrlich with any questions you may have about this assessment.

New EA: Crab Lake Mineral Exploration

August 28th, 2007

New EA: Crab Lake Mineral Exploration
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The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board has referred Bayswater Uranium Corporation's proposed Crab Lake mineral exploration program for an environmental assessment. This is a 10-20 hole diamond drilling mineral exploration program in the Dubawnt River Watershed of the Thelon Drainage Basin in the vicinity of the Thelon Game Sanctuary.

You may use our Subscriptions service to receive automatic updates about the public registry for this environmental assessment (EA0708-005). Alternatively, you can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: Public Registry

Please contact Alistair Macdonald with any questions you may have about this assessment.

New EA: E1 Lake Mineral Exploration

August 28th, 2007

New EA: E1 Lake Mineral Exploration
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The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board has referred Bayswater Uranium Corporation's proposed E1 Lake mineral exploration program for an environmental assessment. This is a 10-20 hole diamond drilling mineral exploration program in the Dubawnt River Watershed of the Thelon Drainage Basin in the vicinity of the Thelon Game Sanctuary.

You may use our Subscriptions service to receive automatic updates about the public registry for this environmental assessment (EA0708-004). Alternatively, you can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: Public Registry

Please contact Alistair MacDonald with any questions you may have about this assessment.

New EA: North Boomerang Lake Mineral Exploration

August 23rd, 2007

New EA: North Boomerang Lake Mineral Exploration
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The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board has referred Uravan Minerals Inc's proposed North Boomerang Lake mineral exploration program for an environmental assessment. The proposed development is located in the Upper Thelon watershed.

You may use our Subscriptions service to receive automatic updates about the public registry for this environmental assessment (EA0708-003). Alternatively, you can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: Public Registry

Please contact Alistair MacDonald with any questions you may have about this assessment.

New EA: South Boomerang Lake Mineral Exploration

August 16th, 2007

New EA: South Boomerang Lake Mineral Exploration
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The Review Board has called up Uravan Minerals Inc's proposed South Boomerang Lake mineral exploration program for environmental assessment. The proposed development is located in the Upper Thelon watershed.

You may use our Subscriptions service to receive automatic updates about the public registry for this environmental assessment (EA0708-002). Alternatively, you can view the online public registry for this environmental assessment by visiting this link: Public Registry

Please contact Alistair MacDonald with any questions you may have about this assessment.

New Environmental Assessment Notice: Selwyn Project

June 25th, 2007

New Environmental Assessment Notice: Selwyn Project
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The Sahtu Secretariat Inc. has referred to environmental assessment, Selwyn Resources Ltd's lead-zinc mineral exploration drill program. The proposed development is located in the Howard’s Pass area, adjacent to the NWT/Yukon border and 330 km southwest of Tulita, NWT.

You may use our Subscriptions service to receive automatic updates to the public registry for this environmental assessment (EA0708-001). Alternatively, you can view online public registry documents for EA0708-001 by visiting this link: Public Registry

Please contact Tawanis Testart with any questions you may have about this assessment.

Ur Energy Report of Assessment released

May 8th, 2007

Ur Energy Report of Assessment released
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The MVEIRB released the Report of Environmental Assessment for Ur Energy's proposed uranium exploration in the upper Thelon watershed.

General Review Board Announcements

New Reference Bulletin out for public comment

December 19th, 2007

New Reference Bulletin out for public comment
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The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board has prepared the attached draft reference bulletin to describe and clarify the procedures during the Review Board’s consideration of making its own motion to refer a development to environmental assessment pursuant to section 126 of the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act.

Please forward any comments about the attached document in writing by January 31, 2008 via email to Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications or fax 867-766-7074

Northern Regulatory Improvements Initiative

November 28th, 2007

Northern Regulatory Improvements Initiative

The Review Board has added a new section to its reference library called "Other External Initiatives" .

This new section of the reference library highlights some resource management initiatives lead by other organizations, in which the Review Board is participating. The section is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of all documents and correspondence. Instead, the select documents posted are meant to provide an overview of the Review Board's involvement in these initiatives.

Included is this section is a folder for the NWT Environmental Audit 2005 and a folder for the Northern Regulatory Improvements Initiative . More external initiatives may be added in the future.

Feel free to browse through the documents posted and don't hesitate to call us at 867-766-7050 if you have any questions.

Now Hiring! Board Secretary

October 17th, 2007

The Review Board requires a Board Secretary to assist the Executive Director and to provide assigned and routine secretarial and receptionist services to the Review Board, individual board members and Review Board staff.

For more information, please go to "About the MVEIRB" section of the website -> Job Opportunities .

Staffing highlights

October 1st, 2007

The Review Board is pleased to announce the following:

Martin Haefele has been promoted to Manager of Environmental Impact Assessment
Jessica Simpson has been hired as the new Community Liaison Officer
Tawanis Testart has been promoted to Environmental Assessment Officer

For their contact information, please visit the "Contact" page

Congratulations team!

New Manager of Communications

July 26th, 2007

New Manager of Communications

The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board is pleased to announce the promotion of Renita Jenkins (Schuh) to Manager of Communications.

As Manager of Communications, Renita is now the Review Board’s main contact for media and the public on matters relating to ongoing environmental impact assessments and Review Board decisions as well as general information about various Review Board activities. She will also lead the development of Review Board communication initiatives.



You can reach Renita Jenkins at (867) 766-7051 or by Email

Job Opportunity: Community Liaison Officer

July 2nd, 2007

Job Opportunity: Community Liaison Officer
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The Review Board is looking for a Community Liaison Officer who will be responsible for providing advice to the Review Board on effective public involvement and use of traditional knowledge in environmental assessments.

Please go to "About the MVEIRB" section of the website -> Job Opportunities for more details.

Request for Proposals - Expert Advisors for Gahcho Kue Panel

July 1st, 2007

Request for Proposals - Expert Advisors for Gahcho Kue Panel
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The MVEIRB is inviting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide expert advisor service to the environmental impact review panel for the proposed DeBeers Gahcho Kue diamond mine (EIR0607-001).

Back by popular demand! SEIA workshops!

May 17th, 2007

Back by popular demand! SEIA workshops!
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MVEIRB will be holding four sessions of the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment workshops in the month of June. These interactive workshops will help participants to do good socio-economic impact assessment and to use the newly released Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Guidelines.

Each workshop is limited to 15 participants, so register early. They will be held in the MVEIRB boardroom, Scotia Centre, Suite 200 on June 13, 15, 25, and 28th. Registration is free.

Please download and submit the attached form to register. Deadline is May 25th, 2007.

Summer Student Internship

February 2nd, 2007

Deadline for Application: February 28th, 2007

The Review Board is offering a 16-week, full-time summer internship in Yellowknife to a post-secondary student—or a recent graduate of a recognized post-secondary program—with an academic and professional interest in any of the following:

  • Environmental science
  • Natural resource management
  • Community development
You must be a resident of the NWT to apply.

Please visit the Review Board's Job Opportunities for more information

Review Board Publications

2007 Reference CD Available

November 20th, 2007

2007 Reference CD Available

Do you want an e-copy of all the Review Board publications?
Then you need the Review Board's 2006-07 Reference CD!

--On the CD, you will find:--

  • Reports of Environmental Assessments and Other Important EA Documents
  • Guidelines, Reference Bulletins, Workshop Reports and Other Great Review Board Publications
  • Memorandums of Understandings and Cooperation Agreements
  • and More!

You can email Renita Jenkins, Manager of Communications or call 867-766-7051 to request your copy of the Reference CD.

2006-07 Annual Report

July 27th, 2007

2006-07 Annual Report

The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board has released its Annual Report for the 2006-07 fiscal year.

Inside the Annual Report, readers can find out about the Review Board's environmental impact assessment activities and strategic plan initiatives from this past fiscal year.

The document can be downloaded from the Reference Library -> Corporate Documents -> Annual Reports and Strategic Planning.

EIA Guidelines Overview

April 24th, 2007

EIA Guidelines Overview
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The Review Board's new "Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines: Overview" document is a condensed version of the Review Board's EIA Guidelines.

If you're unfamiliar with the EIA Guidelines or trying to get a better understanding of the guidelines, start with the overview.

The Review Board is releasing the Chipewyan, Dogrib, Gwich'in, and North and South Slavey versions of the overview this summer.

SEIA Guidelines

April 1st, 2007

SEIA Guidelines

Please go to the Reference Library, under Guidelines to download an electronic copy of the NEW Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Guidelines!

collapse 2006 Archives

Newsletters

December's Valley Talk

November 30th, 2006

December's Valley Talk
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Season's Greetings!

November Valley Talk

October 30th, 2006

November Valley Talk
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Check out our October/November 2006 edition of Valley Talk.

September 2006 Valley Talk

September 1st, 2006

September 2006 Valley Talk
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Download the latest edition of Valley Talk, the Review Board's monthly newsletter.

August 2006 Valley Talk

July 24th, 2006

August 2006 Valley Talk
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Our latest Valley Talk newsletter with updates on Review Board activities.

Valley Talk Newsletter (April 2006)

May 1st, 2006

Valley Talk Newsletter (April 2006)
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The Review Board has released April's Valley Talk Newsletter.

--- Topics include: ----

  1. Active Environmental Assessments
  2. SEIA Guidelines and workshop report update
  3. Minister of INAC's Visit to the Board Forum
  4. Welcome to MVEIRB's new staff member

Download the file attached to read it!

Newsletter - Valley Talk March 2006

March 28th, 2006

MVEIRB_Valley_Talk_March_2006.pdf
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The Review Board has released March's Valley Talk Newsletter.

--- Topics include: ----

  1. EAs on the Go
  2. Website Tip
  3. EA Practitioner's Workshop
  4. EIA Wildlife Conference

Download the file attached to read it!

Valley Talk Newsletter - February 2006

February 17th, 2006

MVEIRB_Valley_Talk_February_2006.pdf
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The Review Board has released this month's Valley Talk Newsletter.

--- Topics include: ----

  • Environmental Assessments on the Go

  • Participant Funding

  • Draft Reference Bulletin: MVRMA Key Terminology

News Releases

News Release

November 30th, 2006

News Release
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Regrettably, Mr. Bayha and Ms. Stewart informed the Review Board this week that they are no longer seeking reappointment, in part, due to delays in the federal appointment process. Their terms as Review Board members ended last month.

Seeking candidates for environmental impact review panel

June 26th, 2006

Expressions_of_Interest_Gahcho_Kue_EIR_Panel.pdf
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The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board is seeking candidates for the environmental impact review panel of De Beers' proposed Gahcho Kué diamond mine.

For more information, please download the "Expressions of Interest" PDF or call the Board's Executive Director Vern Christensen at (867) 766-7055.

The application deadline is Friday, July 28, 2006.

Cooperation Agreement signed between YESAB and MVEIRB

June 14th, 2006

Cooperation Agreement signed between YESAB and MVEIRB
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The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board and the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board signed a Cooperation Agreement June 8, 2006 in Whitehorse. The Cooperation Agreement ensures both boards will assess transboundary developments in a timely and efficient manner.

Environmental Assessment Updates

Community Hearing Extension

December 14th, 2006

Community Hearing Extension

The Review Board has determined there is a need to hold the Community Hearing for Ur Energy's proposed uranium exploration program EA0607-003 over two days. The new dates and times are as follows:

Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Lutsel K'e Community Hall
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (or longer, if necessary)

Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Lutsel K'e Community Hall
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (or longer, if necessary).

For more information please visit the UR Energy EA0607-003 Public Registry .

Download the PreHearing Conference for UR Energy

December 14th, 2006

UR Energy PreHearing whole.wav
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For anyone who missed the Pre Hearing Conference that took place on Dec 13, 2006, please download a copy of the audio recording we made. Please note this recording is of the second half of the conference, we will be posting the first half shortly.

This file is fairly large, so please right click on the link and select 'save link as' to download. The file should play on your standard desktop media player, but if you have technical issues please email Tawanis Testart

Community Hearing Notice

December 1st, 2006

Community Hearing Notice
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The Review Board is hosting a Community Hearing about Ur Energy's proposed uranium exploration program EA0607-003. The Review Board is conducting an environmental assessment of this project.

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Lutsel K'e

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (or longer, if necessary)


For more information about EA0607-003, please visit the Public Registry.

Reasons for Decision & Report of Environmental Assessment for SDL8

November 15th, 2006

Reasons for Decision & Report of Environmental Assessment for SDL8
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The MVEIRB has released the Reasons for Decision and Report of Environmental Assessment for Paramount Resources' proposed Significant Discovery License 8 Seismic Program. The Review Board has determined that, with the appropriate mitigation measures developed by the Review Board, the proposed project is not like to be cause of significant adverse environmental impacts or public concern. MVEIRB has recommended to the Minister of Indian and Northern Development that the project proceed to the regulatory phase.

Ur Energy EA draft work plan

September 28th, 2006

workplan_EA0607-003.DOC
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The Review Board invites the public to comment on the draft Work plan for EA0607-003 of Ur Energy's proposed uranium exploration project until Friday, October 6, 2006. Visit the Public Registry for details.

Tamerlane Ventures EA

September 7th, 2006

The draft Terms of Reference and the Workplan for EA0607-002 Tamerlane Ventures Inc. Pine Point Pilot Project are now available for public review and comment.

The deadline for submitting your comments to the Review Board is Thursday, September 21 at 5 p.m.

Please visit the EA0607-002 Public Registry for more information.

Tamerlane Scoping Sessions

August 1st, 2006

Tamerlane_Scoping _Sessions_Announcement_EA0607_02.pdf
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The Review Board is hosting scoping sessions about the Tamerlane Ventures Inc. Pine Point pilot project.

Hay River-Wednesday, August 16 at Chief Lamalice Complex

Fort Resolution-Thursday, August 17 at the Deninu Ku'e Community Hall

For more information, download the PDF

New Environmental Assessment

June 28th, 2006

website_ad_Tamerlane_Pine_Point_Project.PDF
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Environment Canada referred a proposed underground mining operation at the former Pine Point mine site to the Review Board.The operation, proposed by Tamerlane Ventures Ltd., is planned to be a 1,000,000 tonne bulk lead/zinc sample.


Please visit our subscriptions page to receive automatic updates to the public registry for this EA.

Minister signs off on New Shoshoni Report of Environmental Assessment

April 11th, 2006

The Minister of INAC has accepted the Review Board's rejection of the proposed development by New Shoshoni Ventures Ltd. in Drybones Bay, NWT.


The letter can be downloaded off the Public Registry.

CANCELLED: Lutsel K'e Community Scoping Hearing

March 29th, 2006

The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board would like to advise interested parties that the April 4th, 2006 Lutsel K’e community scoping hearing for the Environmental Assessment of DeBeers' Gahcho Kue Diamond Mine has been CANCELLED. An alternate date has not been set at this time.

The community hearings scheduled for Dettah and Behchoko are still planned as scheduled.

Please call 867-766-7050 for more information.

General Review Board Announcements

You're Invited! December 21st Open House

December 1st, 2006

You're Invited! December 21st Open House
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Please celebrate the holiday season with the Staff and Members of the Review Board .

Thursday, December 21, 2006

Celebrations are from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Review Board Office
Suite 200, Scotia Centre, Yellowknife


For more information, call (867) 766-7050.

Hearing for Gahcho Kue Judicial Review

November 14th, 2006

DeBeers Canada Mining Ltd. filed an application on July 28, 2006 for a judicial review of MVEIRB's decision to send the Gahcho Kue Diamond Mine project to an Environmental Impact Review. The court hearing is scheduled for November 21, 2006. This hearing is open to the general public and is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Please contact MVEIRB for more information.

Toll-free number

November 2nd, 2006

Residents of the NWT, Yukon and Nunavut can call the Review Board
toll-free at 1-866-912-3472

Callers from outside the territories can use our regular number (867) 766-7050.

New toll-free number

November 2nd, 2006

Residents of the NWT, Yukon and Nunavut can now call the Review Board toll-free at 1-866-912-3472
Callers outside the territories must continue using our regular number(867)766-7050.

NWT Environmental Audit available

June 26th, 2006

Unique in Canada, the "N.W.T. Environmental Audit 2005" reviews the effectiveness of programs and processes related to monitoring cumulative impacts and the effectiveness of the regulation of land and water use in the Mackenzie Valley and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.

New Website Goes Live!

February 3rd, 2006

Welcome to the Review Board's new website! It has had a fashion (and functional) makeover!


In particular, you will notice that the design of the online public registry has changed. We hope that users of the website will find it easier to navigate through and find the important information they seek. You should visit here often to find out about the latest happenings at the Review Board office and any new documents available via the online public registry. Make sure to check out our calendar too!

Feel free to let us know what you think about the new site by clicking on the “Website Feedback” button on the left hand side.

Job opportunities

January 26th, 2006

Want to work for the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board?
Go to "About the MVEIRB" on the left hand side and select "Job Opportunities" across the top to find out more information

Website soon to be launched!

January 11th, 2006

MVEIRB is in the final stages of launching this website. The Board and staff are looking forward to navigating and using the new site.

Review Board Publications

2005-06 Annual Report

July 10th, 2006

2005-06 Annual Report
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The Review Board is pleased to present its 2005-06 Annual Report.

Translator Workshop and Glossary

February 2nd, 2006

Translator Workshop and Glossary

During the week of January 31st - Feb 2nd, the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board partnered with the Protected Areas Secretariat to host another translator workshop for Protected Areas key terminology and scientific terminology. The glossary additions coming from this workshop will be made available later in March. The current glossary is posted in the "Reference Library" - Other Resources.

If you have any questions, call Renita Schuh at 867-766-7060.

MVRMA Key Terminology

January 26th, 2006

MVRMA Key Terminology.pdf
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The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board has prepared the attached draft reference bulletin to describe how it has operationally interpreted selected key terms in the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act (MVRMA). This has been done to improve clarity for the benefit of all parties involved in the Review Board’s assessments.

Please forward any comments about the attached document in writing by Feb. 21, 2006.

Community Visits Report: Socio-Economic Impact Assessment

January 25th, 2006

MVEIRB - SEIA Community Tour Report.pdf
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The Review Board has released its Community Tour Report 2005: Raising the Bar for Socio-Economic Impact Assessment.