The spring runoff has yet to significantly begin through much of central and eastern Saskatchewan. The active runoff areas are immediately north of an east – west line stretching from Eston to Moose Jaw through to Weyburn and Redvers, and includes the Moose Mountain Creek basin and the southern part of the Qu’Appelle River Basin….
Water Security Agency Launches Online Drainage Consultation
The Water Security Agency is launching its first ever online consultation forum to receive input from Saskatchewan residents on agricultural drainage. Minister responsible for Water Security Agency Ken Cheveldayoff said. “This online forum offers an opportunity to have a large number of people share ideas and information to help us develop the best overall policy.”…
Private Water Sources Testing Available
Article Courtesy of Kerry Benjoe, taken from the Saturday May 20, 2013 Edition of the Leader Post. With the potential of spring flooding looming, the province is offering free testing of private water sources. The Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory will provide free bacteriological testing to residents to help determine whether well or cistern water, affected…
Flooding & Wildfire Preparation
Conditions throughout the province traditionally present two primary threats for the spring. The first of these is the potential for flooding caused by runoff. The current snow pack in much of the province is well above normal for this time of year and this could lead to flooding impacts, depending on spring conditions. The second…
Flood Protection
In Regina, the annual spring melt has two parts. First local snow melts, causing runoff throughout the city. Approximately two weeks later, melt water from east of Regina flows through the city and causes water levels in Wascana Lake and Wascana Creek to rise. If necessary, the City’s spring melt action plans include: Clearing curbside drains…