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The Water Security Agency Releases Winter Conditions Forecast
The Water Security Agency’s (WSA) 2022 Conditions at Freeze-up Report indicates that most areas of the province are on the dry side going into the winter. While some areas of the province […]
Be Ice Smart This Winter
With the arrival of snow and colder temperatures, the Water Security Agency is reminding the public to ensure that ice is thick enough to safely walk, drive or snowmobile on. […]
Province Invests $6 Million in New Gardiner Dam Office
Nov. 4, 2022 — Today, the Honourable Jeremy Cockrill, Minister Responsible for the Water Security Agency (WSA), officially opened a new head office at Gardiner Dam. This investment is the […]
Flood Damage Reduction Program Accepting Applications from Municipalities
The Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) Jeremy Cockrill is reminding municipalities of the annual transition of the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP) to the Flood […]
Saskatchewan’s Water Supply Conditions Have Improved Entering the Summer Months
The Water Security Agency has prepared the Water Supply Conditions and Outlook report for July. While rainfall varied across the province in June, lake and reservoir levels across most of […]
Be Water Safety Conscious – Watch for Blue-Green Algae
July 8, 2022 — Summer heat can cause patches of harmful blue-green algae to appear in our province’s lakes and reservoirs. The Water Security Agency and the Saskatchewan Ministry of […]
Water Security Agency Expanding Channel Clearing Assistance for Local Governments to Support Agricultural Industry
June 30, 2022 – The Water Security Agency (WSA) is providing new funding for channel clearing as well as maintenance for constructed agricultural drainage projects. Up to $1 million is […]
Water Security Agency Invests in New Weather and Soil Monitoring Stations
June 24, 2022 – The Water Security Agency (WSA) has invested nearly $600,000 in new weather and soil monitoring stations in a dozen locations across the province. “Managing Saskatchewan’s water […]
Funding to Support Agricultural Water Management Projects
June 22, 2022 – Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) announced $700,000 for Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers to advance responsible agricultural water management projects. “Effective water management may be one […]
June 1 Water Supply Conditions Update
Following last year’s drier-than-normal conditions, and improvements overall to moisture levels across much of the province, conditions have generally improved; however, many parts of the province are still below normal. […]