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19 Mar 2021
Pasqua Lake Blue Water Formations Show Evidence of Cyanobacteria Blooms, Lab Testing Finds

A Water Security Agency preliminary analysis of the deep blue water formations found on Pasqua Lake (map attached of areas tested) indicate evidence of a biological phenomenon likely caused by a late cyanobacteria bloom last fall.

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15 Mar 2021
WSA Issues Notice of Blue Water Formation on Pasqua Lake, Testing Results to Follow

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is conducting a chemical and bacteriological analysis of some deep blue water formations found on Pasqua Lake.

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10 Mar 2021
Government Announces Increased Funding For Channel Clearing

Today, Premier Scott Moe announced $2 million over two years in funding to expand channel clearing for Rural Municipalities across Saskatchewan.

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4 Mar 2021
Varying Moisture Conditions Continue in March Runoff Report

Mar. 4, 2021 – Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released its updated spring runoff report for March 2021, continuing to show varying conditions across the province. Compared to the […]

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5 Feb 2021
Varying Conditions Across the Province According to Initial Runoff Report

Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff outlook for 2021, showing most of southern Saskatchewan with below to well below normal snowmelt runoff potential and the […]

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11 Dec 2020
Freeze Up Report Showing Various Moisture Conditions Across Saskatchewan

Dec. 11, 2020 – The Water Security Agency released its 2020 Conditions at Freeze-Up report, showing a mixed picture for moisture conditions across the province entering winter. In combination with […]

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1 Dec 2020
Protect Yourself To Ensure Safety On Ice This Winter

Water Security Agency and Government of Saskatchewan is reminding the public to make sure ice is safe and thick enough before walking or driving across it.

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5 Aug 2020
Water Security Agency to Increase Funding for Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program

The Water Security Agency (WSA) will be expanding the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP) by $2 million this year

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20 Jul 2020
Province Announces Agricultural Water Management Demonstrations

11 Demonstration Projects Will Set The Stage For Further Consultations Farmers and ranchers in Saskatchewan are working together to find new and effective ways to manage water on their land […]

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2 Jul 2020
Saskatchewan Announces $4 Billion Irrigation Project At Lake Diefenbaker

Today, Premier Scott Moe announced the first steps of a generational project that will fulfill the vision of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker to ensure the prosperity of Saskatchewan people and […]

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