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Government Invests in Saskatchewan Conservation and Development Association to Support Producers
Today, while delivering the Premier’s address at the 2019 Convention of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced that the Government of Saskatchewan will invest $5 […]
Spring Runoff Potential Varies Across Saskatchewan
Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released a spring runoff forecast for 2019. The WSA is generally expecting below normal snowmelt runoff in the far north, near normal snowmelt runoff […]
Spring Runoff Expected To Be Below Normal
Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff outlook for 2019. With the dry conditions in the summer and fall of 2018 combined with below normal winter […]
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 […]