Government of Yukon releases draft flood hazard maps for Old Crow
Press Release
February 3, 2025
The Government of Yukon is releasing draft flood hazard maps for Old Crow and is inviting the public to provide feedback on the models. These maps are part of an ongoing effort to better understand and manage flood risks in Yukon communities and to help guide future planning and development.
The draft maps are now available for review. Residents and stakeholders in Old Crow are encouraged to participate in the public engagement process, which will be open for comments between February 3 and March 3, 2025. This process includes opportunities to review the draft maps online and attend in-person meetings with Government of Yukon officials to ask questions and provide feedback.
The draft flood hazard maps have been developed by the Government of Yukon in collaboration with local experts and community representatives, using the best available data and models to predict flood risks. The maps will assist with decision making related to land use, infrastructure development, emergency preparedness and climate adaptation strategies.
These flood hazard maps are an important step in our commitment to building resilient communities across the Yukon. By engaging with residents of Old Crow, we are working to ensure that the maps accurately reflect local knowledge and flood risks. This work is a key part of our broader commitment under Our Clean Future to create climate-resilient communities. We remain committed to finalizing flood hazard maps to make informed decisions and take proactive steps to protect flood-prone communities. By investing in resilience today, we are making our communities safer for generations to come.
acting Minister of Environment John Streicker
Almost all Yukon communities are located alongside lakes and rivers. Many Yukoners have been affected by flooding in recent years, including Old Crow. Flood mapping will improve our understanding of flood risks, provide a useful tool for responding to floods and help Yukon families and governments plan for the impacts of climate change.
Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn
Quick facts
- Flood hazard maps are created by engineers and guide land use planning, development of regulations and flood mitigation measures such as floodwalls, levees and wetland restoration.
- Flood hazard maps for all 14 communities at-risk of flooding are expected to be completed by 2028.
- For more information on the draft flood hazard maps and how to participate in the public engagement, people can visit https://flood-atlas.service.yukon.ca/pages/draft-flood-maps.
- Residents and stakeholders in Old Crow can review the maps and submit comments via Old Crow Draft flood Maps Survey.
- The final version of the flood hazard maps will be updated based on the feedback received and will be used to support flood mitigation and adaptation work in the community.
Media Contact
Jordan Owens
Cabinet Communications
867-332-0615
jordan.owens@yukon.ca
Mara De La Rosa
Communications, Environment
867-456-5565
mara.delarosa@yukon.ca
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