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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