Northwest Territories

The GNWT has utilized satelite imaging to map the permafrost distribution within four permafrost rich communities; Inuvik, Tuktoyaktuk, Fort Simpson and Norman Wells. By providing these communities with maps of their permafrost impacted terrain, the GNWT can assist our communities in making more informed decisions in regards to community planning.

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The number and severity of wildfires in the NWT is expected to increase due to climate change. The GNWT has undertaken the creation of community wildfire protection plans to pre-emptively protect communities at risk of wildfire.

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An Information Note on the GNWT's efforts to create a tool for assessing building vulnerability due to increased snowload or decreased permafrost stability.

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