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GNWT seeking public input on key water initiative

Keven Dow
By Keven Dow

The GNWT is seeking input from residents to help shape the new Water Stewardship Strategy Action Plan.

Since the release of the first action plan in 2010, two five-year plans have been developed to improve and promote water stewardship in the NWT.

Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Shane Thompson says clean, abundant water is one of the most valuable natural resources in the Northwest Territories.

“Our government will always listen to residents and partners to ensure their values and perspectives are reflected in the ways we manage this precious resource,” he adds.

Northern residents are invited to participate in a survey on the ENR’s website until March 15th.

Keven Dow
Keven Dow
News. Keven moved here from Ontario in November of 2018. As of December Keven is back to doing full-time news after transitioning into a news/mid-days position in late 2019. Prior to that, he was doing weekends/news for about 8-9 months. He's from a small tomato town in Ontario and went to College at Fanshawe for Radio Broadcasting. He loves talking about sports, entertainment, the community, and local events. Got a news tip? Email me at [email protected]

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