The Peel River Watershed is one of the last untouched wilderness areas on the planet. It is home to unique wildlife and plant life, and provides the "material and spiritual sustenance" for several indigenous tribes so that they "can not only survive, but thrive." (Jill Pangman, Deputy Director of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society) However, mining, oil, and gas development threaten to destroy this amazing landscape and unbalance its fragile ecological fabric. Roads will carve up the landscape, mines will break up the lush valleys, and chemicals will pollute the pure air and water. Air that we breathe and water that we want to drink. It would mean losing incredible natural beauty. More importantly, it will deprive migrating caribou herds of a safe route and First Nations of their traditional lands. Not to mention that it would be an insult to their constitutionally protected rights! The affected tribes, supported by two environmental organizations, are now gearing up to defend the Peel River Watershed in court. But see for yourself: Protect the Peel - Yukon Court of Appeal Hearing