YESAA establishes a comprehensive and neutrally conducted environmental and socio-economic assessment process in Yukon.

Assessment of potential impacts on salmon and salmon habitat resulting from projects. Provision of a recommendation to Decision Bodies (i.e. governments) on whether a project can proceed, proceed with conditions, or cannot proceed.

Governs the management and protection of fish and fish habitats, aiming to conserve aquatic ecosystems, prevent pollution, and regulate activities that may harm fish populations,

Preventing a harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of salmon habitat takes place whether or not an act or omission resulting in the alteration, disruption or destruction is intentional.

The purpose of SARA is to prevent wildlife species in Canada from disappearing and to provide for the recovery of the species. 

If salmon are identified as at-risk or of concern, SARA can facilitate recovery through conservation measures.

The Waters Act regulates the management and use of water resources in Yukon.

The Waters Act ensures that the quality and quantity of water are sustained, which is important for salmon habitat. 

The Territorial Lands Act provides a framework for the management, use, and protection of public lands in Yukon, facilitating sustainable development while ensuring regulation of land resources.

The Territorial Lands Act contributes to the protection of salmon and its habitat by regulating land through establishing land management zones. 

The Forest Resources Act governs the management, conservation, and sustainable use of forest resources in Yukon.

The Forest Resources Act protects salmon habitat by regulating forestry practices to prevent deforestation and degradation of riparian zones, which are crucial for maintaining water quality.

The Quartz Mining Act regulates the exploration and development of mineral resources in Yukon. 

The Quartz Mining Act requires environmental assessments and mitigation measures to minimize mining impacts on aquatic ecosystems for salmon survival.

The Placer Mining Act governs the exploration and extraction of placer minerals in Yukon.

The Placer Mining Act mandates environmental assessments and reclamation plans for placer mining operations to mitigate sedimentation, pollution, and habitat disruption in waterways essential for salmon populations.