Species at Risk Funding Now Available! Jan 15, 2026 The NWT Species Conservation and Recovery Fund provides funding for projects that support the long-term conservation, recovery and protection of species… Proposed NWT Recovery Strategy for Dolphin and Union Caribou – Public Review Dec 8, 2025 The public is invited to comment on a proposed Recovery Strategy for Dolphin and Union Caribou in the NWT. Fact sheet on the proposed recovery strategyDolphin… Respect underground habitat Nov 18, 2025 Hidden homes. Fragile lives. Caves and crevices provide shelter for sensitive species like bats and snakes — even a short visit can have unintended… 2024-25 Annual Reports Oct 20, 2025 CMA & SARC Annual Reports Want to know what we've been up to over the last year?Our annual reports for 2024-25 are now available.Conference of… Proposed changes to the NWT List of Species at Risk Aug 15, 2025 This engagement opportunity is now closed. Thank you for your comments! Decisions on up-listing northern leopard frog and re-listing western toad are… NWT Species at Risk Listing Decisions Aug 1, 2025 The Conference of Management Authorities (CMA), established under the Species at Risk (NWT) Act to manage and recover species at risk in the… Draft Species Status Report for Wood Bison in the NWT Jun 26, 2025 The NWT Species at Risk Committee (SARC) has released the draft Species Status Report for Wood Bison (Bison bison athabascae) in the NWT for review.… Draft Species Status Report for Common Muskrat in the NWT Jun 25, 2025 The NWT Species at Risk Committee (SARC) has released the draft Species Status Report for Common Muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus) in the NWT for review.… Species at Risk Committee assesses biological status of two NWT amphibians May 27, 2025 The Northwest Territories (NWT) Species at Risk Committee (SARC) has reassessed the biological status of two amphibian species in the NWT. Northern leopard frog… Toward Recovery: First NWT Progress Report on Wood Bison Apr 29, 2025 The Progress Report on the Recovery of Wood Bison in the Northwest Territories (2020-2024) was released today by the Conference of Management Authorities… NWT wildlife management authorities identify actions to support Peary caribou recovery Apr 29, 2025 The Conference of Management Authorities, established under the Species at Risk (NWT) Act to manage and recover species at risk in the Northwest Territories (… Species at risk funding now available! Jan 15, 2025 The NWT Species Conservation and Recovery Fund provides funding for projects that support the long-term conservation, recovery and protection of species… Draft Species Status Report for Amphibians in the NWT Dec 5, 2024 This engagement opportunity is now closed. Thank you for your comments! The species status report for amphibians was finalized in May 2025.Read the species… Proposed Changes to the NWT List of Species at Risk – Hairy Braya and Snake Aug 15, 2024 This engagement opportunity is now closed. Thank you for your comments! Listing decisions for hairy braya and red-sided garter snake are expected by August 2025… Dolphin and Union caribou uplisted to Endangered on NWT List of Species at Risk Aug 1, 2024 Concern for declining numbers of Dolphin and Union caribou has resulted in the Arctic caribou population being listed as Endangered on the Northwest Territories (NWT… American white pelican not listed as a species at risk in the NWT Aug 1, 2024 The Conference of Management Authorities, established under the Species at Risk (NWT) Act to manage and recover species at risk in the Northwest Territories (NWT),… Peary Caribou Recovery Strategy Finalized for the NWT Jul 29, 2024 The Conference of Management Authorities has released a strategy to guide the long-term conservation and recovery of Peary caribou, a Threatened species in the… Species at Risk Committee Assesses the Status of Hairy Braya and Red-sided Garter Snake May 6, 2024 The Northwest Territories (NWT) Species at Risk Committee (SARC) met in Fort Smith from April 24-26, 2024, to assess the biological status of two NWT species.… Guide to Species at Risk in the NWT - 2024 Edition May 3, 2024 The 2024 edition of the Species at Risk in the Northwest Territories booklet is now available. The booklet is a guide to species in the Northwest Territories that… Peregrine falcon: A conservation success story May 2, 2024 The peregrine falcon—the fastest bird in the world—is no longer a species at risk. It is a conservation success story. … NWT wildlife authorities identify actions to support northern mountain caribou Apr 29, 2024 The Conference of Management Authorities, established under the Species at Risk (NWT) Act to manage and recover species at risk in the Northwest Territories (… Species at Risk funding now available! Jan 15, 2024 The call for application for the 2024-2025 program year is now closed.The next call for applications for 2025-2026 projects will open on January 15, 2025. … Coordinated conservation action more important than ever for Dolphin and Union caribou Dec 6, 2023 A new report on Dolphin and Union caribou shows how conservation and management actions have intensified over the last five years, as the species faces steep… Boreal and Peary caribou listed for another 10 years on the NWT List of Species at Risk Aug 9, 2023 The Conference of Management Authorities, established under the Species at Risk (NWT) Act to manage and recover species at risk in the Northwest Territories (NWT),… Plan Released to Help Northern Mountain Caribou in NWT Jul 28, 2023 The Conference of Management Authorities, established under the Species at Risk (NWT) Act to manage and recover species at risk in the Northwest Territories (NWT),… Draft Species Status Report for Red-sided Garter Snake in the NWT Jul 20, 2023 This engagement opportunity is now closed. Thank you for your comments! The species status report for red-sided garter snake was finalized in April 2024.… Proposed NWT Recovery Strategy for Peary Caribou – Public Review Jul 6, 2023 This engagement opportunity is now closed. Thank you for your comments! The NWT recovery strategy for Peary caribou will be finalized in July 2024. … Proposed changes to the NWT List of Species at Risk – Caribou and Pelican Jul 5, 2023 This engagement opportunity is now closed. Thank you for your comments! Listing decisions for Dolphin and Union caribou and American white pelican are expected… Draft Species Status Report for Hairy braya in the NWT Jun 15, 2023 This engagement opportunity is now closed. Thank you for your comments! The species status report for hairy braya was finalized in April 2024. Read it here.… Caribou on thin ice and pelicans on the edge May 5, 2023 The Northwest Territories (NWT) Species at Risk Committee (SARC) met in Inuvik from April 18-21, 2023, to assess the biological status of two NWT species. Both… Unique in the world: New journal article showcases NWT’s approach to assessing species at risk May 4, 2023 The unique approach to species assessment used in Northwest Territories (NWT) is being highlighted this month in a leading international journal.Plants and animals… NWT Species Conservation and Recovery Fund 2023-2024 Jan 15, 2023 The NWT Species Conservation and Recovery Fund provides funding for projects that support the long-term conservation, recovery and protection of species… Hundreds of actions to protect NWT species at risk captured in three new reports Nov 9, 2022 PHOTO: Tłı̨chǫ Highway monitors share knowledge on a tǫdzı (boreal caribou) vegetation study wih Imaryuk monitors. Photo credit: Tłı̨chǫ Government … Proposed re-listing of NWT Species at Risk: Peary caribou and boreal caribou Aug 8, 2022 This engagement opportunity is now closed. Thank you for your comments! --- The public was invited to comment on the proposed re-listing of Peary caribou and… Draft Management Plan for Northern Mountain Caribou – Public Review Aug 8, 2022 This engagement opportunity is now closed. Thank you for your comments!---The public was invited to comment on the draft management plan for northern mountain… Polar bear listed for another 10 years on the NWT List of Species at Risk Jul 28, 2022 The Northwest Territories (NWT) Conference of Management Authorities (CMA), established under the Species at Risk (NWT) Act to manage and recover species at risk in… Draft Species Status Report for Dolphin and Union caribou in the NWT Jul 15, 2022 This engagement opportunity is now closed. Thank you for your comments! The species status report for Dolphin and Union caribou was finalized in April 2023.Read… Draft Species Status Report for American White Pelican in the NWT Jul 4, 2022 This engagement opportunity is now closed. Thank you for your comments! The species status report for American white pelican was finalized in April 2023.Read… 2022 Species Assessments Reflect Threats and Uncertainties of Climate Change May 10, 2022 The Northwest Territories (NWT) Species at Risk Committee (SARC) met from May 2-5, 2022, to assess the biological status of three NWT species. Peary caribou and… NWT Species Conservation and Recovery Fund 2022-2023 Jan 15, 2022 The NWT Species Conservation and Recovery Fund (formerly the Stewardship Program) provides funding for projects that support the long-term conservation, recovery… Completion of the Hairy Braya Progress Report Nov 17, 2021 The Northwest Territories (NWT) Conference of Management Authorities (CMA), established under the Species at Risk (NWT) Act, has completed the Progress Report on the… Proposed Re-listing as an NWT Species at Risk: Polar Bear Aug 16, 2021 The public is invited to comment on the potential re-listing of polar bear to the NWT List of Species at Risk as a species of Special Concern. Comments are due by… Northern Mountain Caribou added to NWT List of Species at Risk Jul 29, 2021 The Northwest Territories (NWT) Conference of Management Authorities (CMA), established under the Species at Risk (NWT) Act to manage and recover species at risk in… Notice of Extension – Peary Caribou Jul 5, 2021 In accordance with subsections 60(2) and 60(4) of the Species at Risk (NWT) Act, the Conference of Management Authorities is extending the completion date for the… Draft Species Status Report for Peregrine Falcon in the NWT Jun 25, 2021 This engagement opportunity is now closed. Thank you for your comments! The species status report for peregrine falcon was finalized in May 2022.Read the… Draft Species Status Report for Peary Caribou in the NWT Jun 25, 2021 This engagement opportunity is now closed. Thank you for your comments! The species status report for Peary caribou was finalized in May 2022.Read the species… Draft Species Status Report for Boreal Caribou in the NWT Jun 24, 2021 This engagement opportunity is now closed. Thank you for your comments! The species status report for boreal caribou was finalized in May 2022.Read the species… SARC Re-assesses Polar Bear May 5, 2021 All Species at Risk Committee (SARC) members extend heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the biologist and flight crew who tragically died… Consensus on Implementing Barren-Ground Caribou Recovery Strategy and Bats Management Plan in the NWT Apr 9, 2021 The Northwest Territories (NWT) Conference of Management Authorities (CMA), established under the Species at Risk (NWT) Act, has reached consensus respecting the… NWT Species at Risk Committee adopts new species assessment process to better reflect Indigenous and community knowledge Mar 2, 2021 The Northwest Territories (NWT) Species at Risk Committee (SARC) recently adopted a new species assessment process to determine the status of species that may be at… Highlighting Past Species Conservation and Recovery Fund Projects Jul 21, 2020 The NWT Species Conservation and Recovery Fund (the NWT Species at Risk Stewardship Program prior to 2019) has been investing in species conservation and… Completion of Recovery Strategy for Barren-ground Caribou and Management Plan for Bats in the NWT Jul 9, 2020 The Northwest Territories (NWT) Conference of Management Authorities (CMA), established under the Species at Risk (NWT) Act, has completed the Recovery Strategy for… Guide to Species at Risk in the NWT - 2020 Edition May 7, 2020 The 2020 edition of the Species at Risk in the Northwest Territories booklet is now available. The booklet is a guide to species in the Northwest Territories that… Guide to Species at Risk in the NWT - 2018 Edition Apr 19, 2018 The 2018 edition of the Species at Risk in the Northwest Territories booklet has been released. The booklet is a guide to species in the Northwest Territories… Proposed additions to NWT List of Species at Risk: barren-ground caribou, grizzly bear and bats Jun 1, 2017 The public is invited to comment on the potential addition of the following species to the Northwest Territories (NWT) List of Species at Risk. Update: Comments were… Review of draft management plan for Dolphin and Union caribou - extended May 31, 2017 The public is invited to comment on the draft management plan for Dolphin and Union caribou in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Comments are due by June 16,… Review of draft management plan for polar bears Jul 8, 2016 The public is invited to comment on the draft co-management plan for polar bears in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region and the accompanying framework for action.… Review of draft management plan for amphibians Jul 8, 2016 The public was invited to comment on the draft management plan for amphibians in the Northwest Territories. The comment period is now closed. Materials: Draft… Proposed addition of wood bison to NWT List of Species at Risk Jul 8, 2016 The public is invited to comment on the potential addition of wood bison to the Northwest Territories (NWT) List of Species at Risk as a threatened species. Comments… Guide to Species at Risk in the NWT - 2016 Edition May 2, 2016 The 2016 edition of the Species at Risk in the Northwest Territories booklet has been released. The booklet is a guide to species in the Northwest Territories… Guide to Species at Risk in the NWT - 2014 Edition Apr 3, 2014 The 2014 edition of the Species at Risk in the Northwest Territories booklet has been released. The booklet is a guide to species in the Northwest Territories that… Listed Species Decisions Announced Soon Oct 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 - The Conference of Management Authorities met in Inuvik on October 8-9, 2013 to discuss the potential addition of boreal caribou, Peary caribou,… CMA Approves 2013-2020 Species Assessment Schedule Oct 12, 2013 The Conference of Management Authorities has approved the 2013-2020 Species Assessment Schedule. This schedule is amended every year. Check out the… Species Assessment Meetings Scheduled for December 10-12, 2013 Oct 12, 2013 October 12, 2013 - The Species at Risk Committee will be meeting in N’dilo on December 10-12, 2013 to assess the status of Dolphin and Union caribou and northern…
