Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council

The Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council (YRITWC) is made up of 66 First Nations and tribes in Alaska and Canada, living along the Yukon River.[1] The council serves as a lobby group for protecting and cleaning up the Yukon.[2]

Vision

"To be able to drink water directly from the Yukon River."

References

  1. Power, Brian (July 9, 2008). "Energy challenges and opportunities within the Yukon River watershed". Capital City Weekly.
  2. Katz, Paul (November 8, 2005). "Honoring Nations Awards 14 Tribal Initiatives". The Harvard Crimson.

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