Saskatchewan Water Security Agency

Improving drainage the goal of newly formed SK DEN

Improving drainage the goal of newly formed SK DEN

Sep 16, 2024 | 4:23pm
A few agriculture groups have come together to create an organization dedicated to improving drainage in Saskatchewan. Called the Saskatchewan Drainage Extension Network (SK DEN), the privately-led initiative is comprised of one farming operation, Stone Farms, the University of Saskatchewan, farm groups such as the Saskatchewan Farm Stewardship Association (SaskFSA), Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan […]
SAWS deliver letters calling for a wetland conservation policy to the steps of Sask. Legislature

SAWS deliver letters calling for a wetland conservation policy to the steps of Sask. Legislature

Sep 26, 2023 | 4:18pm
A blue container with thousands of letters was delivered to the Saskatchewan Legislature Monday by the Saskatchewan Alliance for Water Sustainability (SAWS). The letters contained comments and concerns from a wide-range of people about the provincial government’s Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy, which is in development and in a consultation period until the end of this […]
Sask. Ag Minister looking forward to additional role at Water Security Agency

Sask. Ag Minister looking forward to additional role at Water Security Agency

Sep 6, 2023 | 4:01pm
The Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture is settling into his added responsibility of being the head of the Water Security Agency. David Marit kept the Ag file and replaced Jeremy Cockrill as minister responsible for the WSA in last week’s Cabinet Shuffle. Marit says he was informed the day before the official ceremony at Government House […]
Water Security Agency offers 50-50 rebate for communities undertaking flood prevention projects

Water Security Agency offers 50-50 rebate for communities undertaking flood prevention projects

Aug 15, 2023 | 1:50pm
Communities that are implementing preventative measures against flooding can cover up to half the cost through a rebate from the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency. The 50/50 rebate, through the Flood Damage Reduction Program, is for cities, towns, villages, and hamlets at-risk of flood damage. WSA Spokesman Sean Osmar says this type of program is offered […]
Cost-shared rebates available for landowners, municipalities doing channel clearing and drainage projects

Cost-shared rebates available for landowners, municipalities doing channel clearing and drainage projects

Jul 4, 2023 | 7:16pm
The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency is expanding support for rural landowners, communities and local governments with their channel clearing and drainage projects. Up to $1-million in rebates are available for individual landowners, rural and small urban municipalities (population under 5-thousand), conservation and development area authorities (C&Ds) and watershed associations. WSA Spokesperson Sean Osmar noted eligibility […]
No concern for spring flooding from last week’s storm: Sask. Water Security Agency

No concern for spring flooding from last week’s storm: Sask. Water Security Agency

Apr 24, 2023 | 4:03pm
The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency says there is little reason to worry about spring runoff from last week’s heavy snowstorm. Patrick Boyle with the Water Security Agency says cooler weather has prompted a slow, steady melt of snow this week. “It’ll add to a lot of those peak flows that have already made their way […]