September 30, 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. 

SAW Annual Conference

We are currently planning our annual conference, which will take place on January 31 and February 1, 2023, in Saskatoon, SK. This year's conference will be filled with diverse speakers from varying backgrounds and perspectives speaking about water and agriculture, the theme of this year's event. Participate in networking opportunities with those in academia, non-profit groups, industry, and agriculture! 

More details and registration information will be coming soon! 

New office locations!

Prairie Watershed Climate Program (PWCP)

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/program-eligibility/ and reach out to us! 

Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring

Our Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) water sampling for this year has come to an end. This year, we sampled 47 waterbodies in Saskatchewan. Samples have been sent for analysis to determine the absence or presence of invasive mussels. We will be sure to share results with our subscribers and followers when available. 

2022 Sampled Waterbodies

• Humboldt Lake
• Jackfish Lake
• Jackfish Lake
• Katepwa Lake
• Kipabiskau Lake
• Lac Pelletier
• Lake Diefenbaker
• Lake of the Prairies
• Last Mountain Lake
• Little Manitou Lake
• Lovering Lake
• Lucien Lake
• Madge Lake
• Marean Lake
• McBride Lake
• McPhee Lake

• Meeting Lake
• Moosomin Reservoir
• Murray Lake
• North Sask River
• Old Wives Lake
• Pasqua Lake
• Pike Lake
• Qu'Appelle River
• Struthers Lake
• Thompson Lake
• Tobin Lake
• Wakaw Lake
• Wascana Creek
• Wascana Lake
• Whitesand River

Adult Invasive Mussel Monitoring (AIMM)

By participating in the AIMM program, you are helping to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in Saskatchewan! Your monitoring efforts may include checking your dock, shoreline, or mussel substrate sampler.

For instructions on how to participate, download the Saskatchewan Adult Invasive Mussel Monitoring (AIMM) Guide. 

This monitoring program was made possible due to the generous support of the Government of Saskatchewan Fish and Wildlife Development Fund, the Water Security Agency, Mosaic, and Invasive Species Centre. 

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