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Saskatchewan's freshwater

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Our Vision

Sustainable watersheds to support life and health.

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.

Our Commitment

The Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds acknowledges that we live, work and gather on Treaties 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 and the ancestral lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota, Lakota and Nakoda peoples and the traditional homelands of the Métis.

We recognize and honour the relationships that First Nations and Métis Peoples have with the land and waters, and acknowledge their knowledge, stewardship and responsibility to care for these lands for generations.

As an organization dedicated to the protection and stewardship of Saskatchewan’s watersheds, we recognize that caring for the land and water is a shared responsibility. We are committed to learning from Indigenous knowledge, fostering meaningful relationships and working collaboratively toward healthy watersheds and thriving communities for future generations.

Aquatic Invasive Species Alert

Saskatchewan's Ministry of Environment is reporting a detection of invasive mussels in Lake of the Prairies, a shared waterbody between Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
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Programs & Initiatives

Scholarship Program

Have an idea to protect Saskatchewan’s watersheds or address a local challenge in the City of Saskatoon? SAW’s Watershed Stewardship Scholarship supports post-secondary students in exploring creative solutions to protect their local watershed and turning their ideas into action!
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The SAWcast

Tune into The SAWCast for real stories and practical insights from Saskatchewan farmers, ranchers, and stewardship leaders. Covering topics from soil health and water stewardship to nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing, each episode will inspire action and support more resilient operations.
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Saskatchewan Watersheds Environmental Agriculture Program

Saskatchewan Watersheds Environmental Agricultural Program (SWEAP) will be available to farmers and ranchers to implement beneficial land management programs that help capture and store carbon and reduce greenhouse gases.
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Saskatchewan Tree for Life

The Tree for Life Program supports SAW’s vision of people caring for their watershed, resulting in clean and healthy lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands and aquifers.
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A Landscape Approach to Improve Biodiversity

This project aims to restore and improve riparian habitat using different Best Management Practices (BMPs).
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Protecting Species At Risk

Funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, implementing a Multi-Species Approach for Protecting Species at Risk in Saskatchewan is a multi-year project that partners with local landowners and communities to improve the sustainability of fish species at risk.
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Climate Change Adaptation Planning (CCAP)

With support from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), SAW is beginning the process of developing watershed-based climate change adaptation plans throughout Saskatchewan – for each watershed district, as well as a provincial-wide plan.
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Education Programs

Our Education Program is currently being revised as we develop new opportunities to support learning and engagement across Saskatchewan. As part of this transition, we are excited to be launching a new scholarship program to support Saskatchewan students pursuing post-secondary education. We’re excited about what’s ahead! Check back soon to learn more about our new scholarship program and the next chapter of SAW’s Education Program.
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Aquatic Invasive Species

Invasive fish and invertebrate species pose a significant threat to the health of our creeks, rivers, and lakes. Learn about what we're doing to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and how you can help.
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Hydrologic Drought Response Planning

Hydrologic drought places stress on existing water infrastructure. Learn more about 17 communities that participated in a drought response planning process.
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Stewardship for Shorelines

Lake stewardship is essential for safeguarding the health of the lakes and rivers of Saskatchewan, for supporting economies and enhancing community well-being.
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ALUS-SAW Carrot River Watershed Community

ALUS SAW is a unique and exciting collaboration between the Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds and ALUS. This collaboration was launched in the Carrot River watershed with the goal of bringing the ALUS model to farming and ranching communities across Saskatchewan in the coming years.
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