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…
2013 Record Snowfall for Regina
Whenever there has been a November with lots of snow, it seems the old adage is we typically have a snowy winter, and this winter proved correct. With a record amount of snow in November of 60 centimeters or (23 inches), the precipitation continued until Regina set a new record of 196.4 cm or over…
25 Year Water Security Plan Released
The Government of Saskatchewan released their 25 Year Saskatchewan Water Security Plan, on October 15, 2012 fulfilling a commitment made during the 2011 election. For the first time, all of government’s core water management responsibilities and technical expertise will come together to ensure a comprehensive and integrated approach to water management. “Our government is responding to…
Saskatchewan’s algae-covered lakes need help, prof says
University of Regina biologist Peter Leavitt helped author a new study that raises concerns about toxins in Canada’s lakes caused by blue-green algae. Click here to listen (CBC audio file) Click here to read full article: Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
Watershed Group encouraging residents to participate in Provincial Water Strategy Consultations
Watershed Group encouraging residents to participate in Provincial Water Strategy Consultations: The Board of Directors of Wascana and Upper Qu’Appelle Watersheds Association Taking Responsibility (WUQWATR) is encouraging local residents and municipal councils to participate in the recently announced 25 Year Water Strategy Consultations. Deadline for submissions to the consultation is August 31st. “We are very…