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WSA Investing $140 Million to Keep Saskatchewan’s Water Resources Sustainable, Adaptable and Reliable
Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) announced they will invest $140 million in capital and operations for their 2024-2025 budget. This includes a focus on rehabilitating our province’s network of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]