Yukon Energy's Whitehorse Dam Licence Must Account for Climate Change and Flood Risk, Residents Say

Residents near Whitehorse hydroelectric dam in Yukon call for stricter conditions to address climate change and flood risk. The dam's new 20-year licence term proposal is being reviewed by the Yukon Water Board, with residents seeking proactive measures to monitor water levels and prepare for high and low water events. They also want Yukon Energy to take responsibility for the snow load in the Yukon mountains that feeds the largest lake system.