YRITWC receives its funding from both government agencies and private initiatives; it also accepts donations from members of the public.
[2] The Yukon River Inter-tribal council are focused on 5 main areas- mining, water quality, brownfields, solid waste and science.
YRITWC promotes the use of indigenous traditional knowledge in explaining the science and in developing programs to combat the twin threats of climate change and environmental degradation in the Yukon River Basin.
Results showed that melting and refreezing of upper layers of the permafrost cause ground water to percolate deeper into the soil and carry more materials into rivers.
Tests show elevated level of minerals like calcium, magnesium and sulphates, though not necessarily harmful to humans but could possibly become a health hazard with time.