Scientists present their findings about the existence of metals in groundwater in the Greater Whitehorse Area, and groundwater movement in the Southern Lakes.
On June 26th at the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre in Whitehorse, a panel of researchers presented what they have been learning about groundwater quality and quantity in the Greater Whitehorse Area, particularly the levels of naturally-occurring metals and metalloids including uranium and arsenic. Assessing Groundwater in the greater Whitehorse Area (AGWA) is a collaborative effort involving the University of Saskatchewan, Carleton University, Yukon Government, the City of Whitehorse, Ta'an Kwach'an Council and Yukon University. Speaking at the Beringia Centre on behalf of this project were: Yukon government’s Cole Fischer, and Dr. Elliott Skierszkan (Carlton University), and Dr. Matthew Lindsay (University of Saskatchewan).   The project involves sampling both private domestic water wells and environmental monitoring wells. 

Dr. Jeffrey McKenzie (McGill University) also presented his own research on groundwater movement in the Southern Lakes and Northern Canada.
coming soon....

A special presentation on the craft and science of making glass was held at Lumel Studios on June 4th


​Leading the discussion about glassblowing, and its intersections within craft, science, and social sciences (and stardust), were Mireille Perron, Professor Emeritus at Alberta University of the Arts, and Luann Baker-Johnson, the founder of Lumel Studios. Mel Johnson, Natali Rodrigues, and Sheila Mahut also spoke.
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Sponsors and Partners We'd Like to Thank

Yukon Tourism & Culture - Heritage Resources Unit: The Yukon Science Institute received its major funding this year from the Yukon's Heritage Resources Unit

Partners in the Public Lecture Series: Parks Canada and Yukon University host YSI lectures in Haines Junction. Their assistance is much appreciated.

Hosts for the Public Lecture Series: The Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, a wonderful institution and gracious host. Don't miss it!  Normandy Living also graciously provides venues for public lectures.

Hosts for our Board Meetings: Associated Engineering, and Normandy Living. Their support is appreciated. 

Additional funding to support YSI activities comes from membership fees and donations of services.