10 of the South Saskatchewan River tributaries/creeks were assessed in 2015 to determine their riparian and fish population health conditions. The attached reports reveal that 70 percent of the tributaries are in poor riparian and fish habitat/population health. Numerous risks …

CLEAN | DRAIN | DRY Stop Aquatic Invasive Species – Zebra and Quagga Mussels Fact Sheet Aquatic invasive species (AIS) threaten aquatic habitats, fisheries and valuable recreational resources. They can spread through water or by attaching to watercraft, related equipment …

June 18-24, 2017 Jointly proclaimed by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Environment, Native Prairie Appreciation Week (NPAW) is a weeklong celebration dedicated to raising awareness of our valuable grassland ecosystems across Saskatchewan. NPAW is celebrated across …

The Caring For Our Watersheds final oral competition was held on Saturday, May 6. The students did an amazing job presenting their ideas under pressure. The results are as follows: 1st Place  $1,000.00 Jinny Kim, Heather Grove, and Kassie Tan …

The SSRWS wishes to sincerely thank all the volunteers who have and are participating in the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) campaign against Zebra/Quagga Mussels. Your help is invaluable by increasing public awareness and substrate/shoreline monitoring. I truly appreciate your commitment. …

Rendezvous 150 July 13 – 15, 2017 Along the Banks of the South Saskatchewan River Bank River Landing, Victoria Park & Boathouse, The Roxy Theatre, Galleries throughout city core. Thursday, July 13 Free youth canoeing instruction Voyageur canoe sprint race, …

The Love Your Lake program is a shoreline assessment program that is funded by the Canadian Wildlife Federation and Watersheds Canada. The first part of the program includes a short questionnaire that is distributed to property owners. The questionnaire includes …

Your source water is the untreated water from groundwater or surface water that supplies drinking water for human consumption. A major concern for you and your community is the possibility of contamination of your source water impacting human health and …