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Climate Action Plan Survey

Whitehorse is projected to experience an increase in heatwaves, extreme rainfall, high winds, and wildfires. Climate risks already impacting our community include the following:

  • Flooding from the Yukon River 
  • Health impacts from severe heat and wildfire smoke  
  • Wildfire  
  • Loss of water supply 
  • Frozen pipes and water mains 
  • Damage to roofing from snowfall loading 
  • Ground shifting and landslides 
  • Increased O&M requirements and costs 
  • Health and safety risks to commuters 
  • Power outages 

Take the survey to share your perspective on how you're impacted. 
If you weren't able to attend the webinar on January 30, the recording is posted in our Videos section