Water licences

The Yukon Water Board administers water licenses for use of water and deposit of waste for various activities (undertakings) in the Yukon. 

The Board accepts applications for:

(click on the type of application below for more information)

The water licensing process

The licensing process begins when a complete application is submitted for a new water licence or for renewing, amending, cancelling or assigning an existing licence. The process involves four stages:

The time required to process water licence applications can vary due to several factors including the type and complexity of the project, completeness of the application, interventions submitted, and requests for extensions, public hearing and compensation. 

All evidence presented in the licencing process, licences and related documents are kept in the public register and on Waterline. 

The licensing process is set out in the Waters Act and Waters Regulation as well as in the Board’s Operation and Administration Manual.