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Newsletter - December 9, 2022
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We envision people caring for their local watersheds, resulting in clean, healthy lakes, rivers, and creeks that will support humans and wildlife for years to come. | |
Where does your bait come from? | |
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It is important to check your angling bait for invasive species, even if it was purchased from a store and is in a sealed container. Just this past summer, an invasive mussel was found in a tub of preserved emerald shiners purchased in Saskatchewan. Invasive species that are introduced into a waterbody can create an infestation or introduce diseases that can harm native fish.
5 Tips to prevent winter spread of aquatic invasive species
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Letter from the Executive Director: 2022 in Review
The word “change” best describes 2022 for the Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds. This biggest change has been the amalgamation of the 9 watershed stewardship groups under SAW and the new formation of 5 watershed districts to provide watershed programming and education to the entire province of Saskatchewan. I encourage you to visit our website, www.saskwatersheds.ca, to find out more about our organization and what we have to offer your community.
Our largest program currently in Saskatchewan is the Prairie Watersheds Climate Program. It is in partnership with the Manitoba Association of Watersheds. The program focuses on assisting agricultural producers in adopting nitrogen management, cover cropping and rotational grazing beneficial management practices on the landscape through funding initiatives. Program information is available on the SAW website.
This past month we launched the Caring for our Watersheds Program in partnership with Nutrien. This is an educational program that targets grade 7-12 students who are passionate about improving their watershed by implementing an idea they have. Stephanie Huel is our educational coordinator managing this program. I encourage you to reach out to her if your school or child is interested in participating in the program.
On behalf of the SAW Board of Directors and staff, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We look forward to working with you into the future.
All the Best in 2023!
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Bridget Andrews P.Ag.
Executive Director
Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds
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Happy Holidays
Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season!
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Please be advised that all SAW offices will be closed from December 19, 2022, until January 2, 2023. All SAW offices will reopen on January 3, 2023.
We're looking forward to seeing you in the new year!
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Connect with innovative minds looking to advance watershed health and nature-based agricultural solutions in Saskatchewan.
Save 20% on ticket costs with our Early Bird pricing until December 13, 2022.
Ticket sales end on January 24, 2023.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are NOW AVAILABLE!
For CCA, CPAg, CPSS, and CPSC
Visit https://saskwatersheds.ca/conference/ for more information!
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Prairie Watersheds Climate Program (PWCP) | |
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The Prairie Watersheds Climate Program (PWCP) provides up to $40 million in financial support through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF). This funding is available to producers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan to accelerate their adoption and implementation of on-farm beneficial management practices (BMPs) to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and support production efficiency, sustainability and resiliency on their farm operations.
PWCP Funding Streams
- Nitrogen Management
- Rotational Grazing
- Cover Cropping
Have questions about the program? Visit https://saskwatersheds.ca/praire-watershed-climate-program/ or reach out to your local PWCP Coordinator.
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Meet the Team!
Each of our newsletters features two of our staff members to help you get to know us better.
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Karmen Kyle
Southeast District Manager
Karmen manages programs for the Southeast District, including the supervision of staff and working to develop the District Advisory Committee in the southeast. She grew up on a ranch south of Ponteix, SK and is now living south of Redvers with her husband and three kids. Karmen obtained her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan and has a background in plant ecology and rangeland management. Karmen is not new to the watershed stewardship area, as she previously worked for the Lower Souris Watershed Committee as an Agri-Environmental Advisor. Karmen loves to do outdoor activities with her two-legged and four-legged family, ride and train horses, and coach and volunteer in her community, from 4-H Light Horse Clubs to Football Clubs.
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Lynne Roszell
Program Director
As Program Director, Lynne is responsible for implementing and achieving SAW's programming priorities, including supervising staff and coordinating with partners and stakeholders. Lynne grew up on a mixed, family farm south of Tisdale, SK near Kipabiskau Lake. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a major in agronomy and a minor in agriculture economics. Lynne has worn many professional hats over the years including a Best Management Practices Technician for the Carrot River Watershed Agri-Environmental Group Plan, a Watershed Manager for the Carrot River Watershed Valley Watershed Association, a Plant Health Officer for SARM, and she has also worked for the Ministry of Agriculture Lands Branch. She is very excited to be back working in watershed stewardship and working with SAW. When Lynne isn't working for SAW, she enjoys gardening, reading, and yoga.
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Invasive Species Centre's 2023 Invasive Species Forum | |
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The virtual Invasive Species Forum is an annual event that brings attention to invasive species issues, research, and advances in prevention and management occurring across Canada, and in neighbouring U.S.
Registration is free!
Learn more
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Our Office Locations
Our office locations are open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM (closed 12 PM-1 PM).
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Head Office
817 High St. W
Moose Jaw
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Southwest District Office
145 1st Ave NE
Swift Current
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Northwest District Office
834 #5 56th St. E
Saskatoon
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Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds
Mailing Address
Box 1177, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4P9
Head Office Location
817 High St W, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 6L7
www.saskwatersheds.ca
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