Programs
Saskatchewan Environmental Agricultural Program (SWEAP)
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.
Prairie Watersheds Climate Program (PWCP)
Working with producers to increase the implementation of select Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) on farms in Saskatchewan and Manitoba to address issues related to climate change in agriculture.
Climate Change Adaptation Project
With support from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), SAW is in the process of developing watershed-based climate change adaptation plans throughout Saskatchewan – for each watershed district, as well as a provincial-wide plan.
Hydrologic Drought Response Preparedness
Hydrologic drought places stress on existing water infrastructure. Learn more about 17 communities that participated in a drought response planning process.
Tree for Life Program
The Saskatchewan Tree for Life Program seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and raise funds to support water quality in our lakes and rivers. The program is run seasonally typically each spring.
A Landscape Approach to Improve Biodiversity
This project aims to restore and improve riparian habitat using different Best Management Practices (BMPs).
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.
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Monitoring
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.
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.
2024 SAW Conference: Speaker Presentations
The 16th Annual SAW Conference was held in Regina, SK in January, 2024. Conference presentations are available here.