We are pleased to welcome Mandie Jenson as the AETS Coordinator, filling in for Courtney Devins while she is on maternity leave. Mandie brings a wealth of agriculture and environmental experience to the team! Mandie attained a Bachelor of Science in Renewable Resource Management and a certificate in Environmental Sustainability at the University of Saskatchewan….
What’s New?
Birdseye View: Lands conserved with the ALUS Program
East of Last Mountain Lake remains undisturbed coulees and wetlands. These areas have provided a lot of valuable ecosystem services for wildlife, aquatic species, and even humans. These are project areas enrolled in the ALUS WUQWATR program. This year, we got to look at these sites from a new perspective and admire their beauty. WUQWATR…
Pollinator Webinar – July 10th!
Are you interested in learning about the relationship between forages, pollinators and how they can benefit each other? Check out this webinar on July 10 at 2 pm CST to learn more about this relationship and the funding opportunities for beekeepers and forage producers available through the Canadian Agriculture Partnership. Registration is free and can…
National Invasive Species Awareness Week
This week kicks off National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Did you know the impact of invasive species is estimated to cost $30 billion annually in Canada! Take Action on invasive species: 👞 Play Clean Go – clean your gear, pets, clothes and shoes after visiting a trail or park. 🔥 Buy Local Burn Local –…
Nature Conservancy Restoration Project at Buffalo Pound News Article
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is working to restore more than 850 hectares of grasslands and seven kilometres of shoreline at Buffalo Pound north of Moose Jaw, an area roughly equal to 1,065 Canadian football fields. Check out the great article below for more information on the restoration project! https://leaderpost.com/news/saskatchewan/nature-conservancy-looks-to-restore-buffalo-pound-grasslands-shoreline/
Deadline Extended!
With the Saskatchewan weather being so unpredictable, WUQWATR has decided to extend the At-Home #TrashTag Challenge to accommodate these chilly days! Have your before/after photos submitted to courtney@wuqwatr.ca by April 20, 2020 to be entered to win a Boost Fitness Tracker. See the information above on how to participate. Good luck to everyone!