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14 Mar 2024
Creating Food and Economic Security for a Stronger Saskatchewan

Today, Premier Scott Moe announced the Government of Saskatchewan is moving forward with constructing the early works of the first 90,000 acres of the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project. The total […]

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12 Mar 2024
Recent Snowfall Improves Spring Runoff Forecast

Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) issued the Spring Runoff Forecast for 2024. A near normal runoff is expected in the Saskatoon area and west toward Biggar, as well as […]

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28 Feb 2024
Water Security Agency Drought Preparation

Due to the well below normal precipitation Saskatchewan has faced the last few years, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is keeping an eye on the sky and implementing a conservative […]

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22 Feb 2024
Water Security Agency Releases Preliminary Runoff Report – Reservoirs at Normal Levels

Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff report. Below average snow conditions, in combination with the generally dry fall conditions, is resulting in below normal to […]

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29 Nov 2023
Water Security Agency Issues Conditions at Freeze-up Report

Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the 2023 Conditions at Freeze-up Report. Hot and dry conditions throughout the summer and fall have led to most areas of the province […]

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8 Nov 2023
Stay Safe on the Ice This Winter

With temperatures cooling and snow arriving, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is reminding the public to ensure that ice is thick enough to safely walk, drive or snowmobile on. Ice […]

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22 Aug 2023
Lake Diefenbaker Water Levels

Why are levels at Lake Diefenbaker lower than normal this year? Lake levels for Lake Diefenbaker are low due to the hot and dry weather conditions over southern Alberta during […]

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21 Aug 2023
WSA Announces Half Million Dollar Infrastructure Crossing Replacement Program

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is launching a new $500,000 cost-sharing pilot program that will assist rural municipalities (RMs) and irrigation districts with the cost of replacing aging infrastructure. RMs […]

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14 Aug 2023
Communities Can Now Apply for a Flood Damage Reduction Program

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is offering a cost-sharing rebate to help communities implement proactive flood damage prevention and reduction measures. The Flood Damage Reduction Program (FDRP) supports cities, towns, […]

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11 Aug 2023
Agricultural Water Management Funding Now Available

Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) announced $700,000 for agricultural producers and local governments to complete water management projects. This funding is part of a $1.5 million two-year commitment announced […]

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