Agricultural Water Management & Drainage Approvals
Agricultural Water Management & Drainage Approvals
Since September 2015, the Water Security Agency has been implementing the Agricultural Water Management Strategy.
The vision of the strategy is responsible agricultural water management supporting a resilient & thriving Saskatchewan. Responsible drainage allows landowners to manage water while addressing the impacts on neighbours and the environment.
Agricultural Water Management Strategy
Learn about the Agricultural Water Management Strategy, why all drainage works need an approval, types of land permission, risk management, and the funding that is available.
Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy
Understand how the Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy was developed. With input from stakeholder engagement and learning from research projects, WSA has developed a flexible policy that supports our producers while protecting our environment.
Request for Assistance for Agricultural Drainage
Learn more about the Request for Assistance (RFA) submission process, which was developed by WSA to effectively handle agricultural drainage concerns.
Qualified Persons
Learn more about Qualified Persons (QPs) and how they can help producers in the drainage project approval process.
Land Permission Requirements for Drainage
Learn more about land permission requirements for drainage project approvals.
Agricultural Water Management Fund
Funding to support responsible drainage by assisting producers or local government in achieving approvals.
Research and Demonstration
Discover WSA’s Agricultural Water Management research and demonstration projects that show and test innovative water management solutions.
Workshops and Learning for Agricultural Producers
The AgH2Onward video series was developed to provide information about innovative water management solutions that will help Saskatchewan landowners implement adaptive agricultural water management and drainage practices.
Water Management Organizations
Saskatchewan has several types of groups involved in water management. Learn more about these organizations and the role they play.
Fact Sheets
These fact sheets and guides have been compiled to provide producers with quick reference documents to dig deeper into topics associated with Agriculture Water Management.
A Collaborative Team
We know that water management can be complicated, so we’re here to help! The WSA team is available to answer questions, find information, and help you accurately prepare permit applications to make the review and approval process smoother. Use the contact form or give us a call to get started.