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Be Safe On The Ice This Winter
Nov. 28, 2018 – With the arrival of colder temperatures, the Government of Saskatchewan reminds everyone to make sure that ice is safe and thick enough before walking or driving […]
New Long Term Flood Mitigation Program
Today, Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) Dustin Duncan announced a new long-term flood mitigation program for Saskatchewan communities. The Flood Damage Reduction Program (FDRP) takes a […]
Water Security Agency Urges Saskatchewan Residents to be Cautious of Doorstep “Water Testing” Kits
The Water Security Agency (WSA) wishes to draw public attention to the business practices of private companies leaving “water testing kits” on people’s doorsteps. Recently, some residents across the province […]
Record Drainage Compliance in 2017-18
A record 693 quarter sections of land were brought into drainage compliance in the 2017-18 fiscal year, representing an increase of over 110 per cent from the year previous and […]
Water Security Agency Invests Record Amount in Infrastructure
In 2018-19, the Water Security Agency (WSA) plans to invest an all-time record $43.6 million in its water management infrastructure, ensuring its 69 dams and 130 kilometres (km) of conveyance […]
Environmental Charges Result in $35,000 in Fines
April 17, 2018 – Bill Boyd, 61 of Eston, was sentenced in Kindersley provincial court on April 17, 2018, on environmental charges he pleaded guilty to in February. Boyd was […]
Recent Snowfall Increases Spring Runoff Outlook
Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the April spring runoff forecast. Snowfall across most of Saskatchewan was well above normal in March, increasing the runoff potential across the province […]
Most of Saskatchewan Expected to Experience Near Normal To Above Normal Run-Off Levels, But Drier Areas Remain
Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released an updated spring runoff outlook for 2018, confirming that the early March snowfall across much of southern Saskatchewan has raised projections for a […]
Spring Runoff Expected to be Below Normal
Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff outlook for 2018. With the dry conditions in the summer and fall of 2017 combined with below normal winter […]