MODULE 1 –
Introduction to the Agricultural Water Management Strategy

Module 1 

• The role of a Qualified Person (QP) and QP areas of practice 

• History of drainage in Saskatchewan 

• The Agricultural Water Management Strategy (AWMS) 

• The benefits of responsible drainage 

WHAT’S INCLUDED: 1 video (13:44 mins) & 4 readings

VIDEO LECTURE 

• Module 1 – Introduction to the Agricultural Water Management Strategy Video 

READING MATERIALS 

• Module 1 – Adaptation and Growth: The Agricultural Water Management Strategy Workbook
  
  
• What is Drainage? – This factsheet explains what is and isn’t considered drainage. 
  
  
• Agricultural Water Management Strategy – Learn about the Agricultural Water Management Strategy and why all drainage works in Saskatchewan need an approval. 
  
  
• Drainage Approvals – WSA Factsheet – Read how drainage approvals can reduce risks and provide security to agricultural producers. 
  

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 

Reading Materials 

• Who Does What? Agriculture Water Management in Saskatchewan – This fact sheet outlines the various types of groups involved in the management of water in Saskatchewan. 

Saskatchewan Legislation Related to Agriculture Water Management 

• The Water Security Agency Act – This act is administered by the Water Security Agency, and it establishes the mandate and purpose of the Water Security Agency and the powers that the agency has in carrying out and fulfilling this mandate. 
  
  
• The Water Security Agency Regulations – These regulations are administered by the Water Security Agency, and they describe the regulatory requirements to obtain a drainage approval for constructing and operating drainage works. 
  
  
• Environmental Management and Protection Act – This act is administered by the Ministry of Environment, and it protects the air, land, and water resources of the province through regulating and controlling potentially harmful activities and substances. 
  
  
• The Conservation and Development Act – This act provides the legal framework for the establishment and operation of Conservation and Development Areas (C&Ds) in Saskatchewan. 
  
  
• The Conservation and Development Regulation – These regulations outline the rules and powers of C&Ds. 
  
  
• Watershed Associations Act – These regulations outline the rules and powers of Watershed Associations (WAs). 

Webpages  

• Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan  – Click here to learn more about some of the initiatives that Saskatchewan is undertaking to amplify growth and drive development in the province. 
  
  
• Saskatchewan’s Stewardship Journey – This video, created by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, highlights some of the stewardship activities that Saskatchewan farmers have adopted.  
  
  
• Building Public Trust in Agriculture – Learn more about the ways that the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is working to build public trust in agriculture.