We're protecting

Saskatchewan's freshwater

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.

Programs & Initiatives

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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Prairie Watersheds Climate Program (PWCP)

The Prairie Watersheds Climate Program (PWCP) accelerates the adoption and implementation of on-farm beneficial management practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support production efficiency, sustainability, and resiliency on farm operations.
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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

We deliver watershed education programming throughout Saskatchewan to engage our youth, including Caring for our Watersheds and Watershed Wonders.  This programming has been delivered through schools, libraries, youth organizations and clubs.  By connecting young people with watershed stewardship and working with educators to provide resources to support curricular outcomes, we are working to raise awareness and encourage future generations to protect our water resources.
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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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