‪#protectpeel The Peel Watershed Wilderness court case is referred to the Supreme Court of Canada. This decision represents a milestone in the decades-long fight to protect this Arctic wilderness. But why does the Peel Watershed Wilderness matter to all of us? Six free-flowing mountain rivers unite to form the lifeline of the north, the Peel River; grizzly bears, wolves and caribou roam freely; migratory birds find refuge. This Austria-sized jewel is one of the largest and last unaltered wilderness areas on earth. It is also the traditional homeland of the Gwich'in First Nation, and represents their historical and cultural identity. What role will Wilderness International play in this process? The Supreme Court's decision shows that the future of the Peel Watershed Wilderness is of national importance. But with that said, the case now needs international attention - which we intend to attract with our unique Gwich'in - German Youth Project. We will speak out in a media-effective way for the protection and sustainable use of this unique natural environment and give young people the chance to participate directly in decisions on issues relevant to the future. What is the Peel Watershed case all about? The plan of the independent commission was to protect 80% of the wilderness area. The Yukon Territory government rejected this plan in an attempt to open up the majority of the area for fossil fuel extraction.