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Black bears can grow up to 170 kg while Grizzly bears are nearly double that, with males topping out at 300 kg. Bears no...
06/13/2026

Black bears can grow up to 170 kg while Grizzly bears are nearly double that, with males topping out at 300 kg. Bears normally avoid people but are attracted to the smell of food or garbage.

If bears are allowed to access human food and garbage, they quickly learn to associate it with people and become what is called food-conditioned.

Without negative consequences, they may lose their fear of people and increase risk of human-bear conflicts.

For more information on bear safety, check out https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/services/wildlife-safety-and-emergencies/safety-bear-country

Do you know someone who goes out of their way to care for NWT waterways? Nominate them for the NWT Water Stewardship Awa...
06/10/2026

Do you know someone who goes out of their way to care for NWT waterways?

Nominate them for the NWT Water Stewardship Award!

Eligible recipients include:

✔️Individuals, organizations and youth (under 30) who lead water stewardship initiatives.
✔️Who are passionate and committed to the long-term sustainability of NWT water ecosystems
✔️ Contributed to knowledge sharing through their work.

https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/nwt-water-stewardship-award

Get your nominations in before July 10, 2026!

We’re calling all young water leaders in the NWT! The 2026-2027 NWT Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program...
06/09/2026

We’re calling all young water leaders in the NWT!

The 2026-2027 NWT Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program is now accepting applications! If you’re 18-30 years old and passionate about protecting our waters, this is your chance to lead a community project or event that makes a real impact.

✔️ Up to $1,000 for short-term community events
✔️ Up to $3,500 for larger community projects
✔️ Work with a mentor and grow your leadership skills

The deadline to apply is June 26, 2026. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference in your community!

Learn more & apply today: https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/Youth-Water-Grant

🪓Are you planning to harvest wood? Recently burned areas are a great source of dry wood – but remember:- ⚠️USE CAUTION! ...
06/08/2026

🪓Are you planning to harvest wood? Recently burned areas are a great source of dry wood – but remember:

- ⚠️USE CAUTION! There may be hotspots or a risk of falling trees in recently burned areas
- It is illegal to cut live trees within 60 m of any body of water or public road
- It is illegal to cut trees located on someone's property, or private lands without permission from the landowner
- Do not cut trees located on someone's trapline
- Harvesting trees should be done outside community limits, unless there is permission from the community government.

For more information on timber cutting rules, regulations and permits, visit: https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/services/apply-timber-permits-and-licences

Why can’t we relocate all problem bears? Studies show that some bears do better than others with relocation. Bears need ...
06/06/2026

Why can’t we relocate all problem bears? Studies show that some bears do better than others with relocation. Bears need to be taken a long distance from their current location to suitable habitat away from humans. In some cases, even over long distances food conditioned bears will come back or end up in someone else’s backyard if attractants are not secured. For more information on bear safety, visit https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/services/wildlife-safety-and-emergencies/safety-bear-country

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