WSA 2014 Spring Runoff Outlook

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,…

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…

Royal Saskatchewan Museum Looking for Snakes

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Provincial 25 Year Water Strategy Consultations

Provincial 25 Year Water Strategy Consultations On July 24th, the Provincial Government announced the second phase of its consultations on a comprehensive water management plan, including the announcement of a new water agency, Integrated…

Saskatchewan Launches New Conservation Program

Conservation in Saskatchewan is about to take a giant leap forward. Four rural municipalities in the Wascana Creek and Qu'Appelle River watersheds announced today they will introduce the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) conservation…