The Wascana & Upper Qu’Appelle Watersheds Association Taking Responsibility (WUQWATR), in partnership with the Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds, Environment and Climate Change Canada and other member watersheds are excited to announce the launch of the Saskatchewan Tree for Life Program.  This program is aimed at educating and increasing public awareness of climate change and to promote positive environmental impact by distributing and planting 24,000 trees across Saskatchewan.

Trees help mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon.  A young tree can absorb 13 pounds of CO₂ each year, and approximately 48 pounds of CO₂ per year at 10 years of age.  Trees provide habitat for wildlife and pollinators and are instrumental in reducing erosion and nutrient loading along shorelines resulting in improved water quality of lakes, rivers, and wetlands. 

Trees were distributed the first week of June.  If you received a tree please remember to participate in our Climate Change Survey and take pictures of their planted tree.  By doing this, you are eligible to win 1 of 10 $500 gift cards!  Just upload your picture on social media, use #SKTreeforLife and tag us using one of four social media handles: 

Facebook – @SKTreeForLifeProgram
Instagram – @SKTreeforLife
Twitter – @sk_program
LinkedIn – sk-tree-for-life

For more information contact Justine at justine@wuqwatr.ca 306-552-3560
or visit https://saskwatersheds.ca/saskatchewan-tree-for-life-program/