Water Security Agency

Water supporting a growing economy, a healthy environment and a strong quality of life for all Saskatchewan people.

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Minister David Marit marked major progress in the $12M Buffalo Pound Dam upgrade. Benefits include:
✔️Economic growth for agriculture and industry
✔️Population growth for SK communities

Learn more at https://t.co/8H4rwHIGVx

#Saskatchewan #Infrastructure #BuffaloPound

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Minister David Marit marked important progress made to the $12M Buffalo Pound Dam upgrade. Benefits include:
✔️Enhanced dam safety
✔️Better flood resilience
✔��Stronger water security for 25% of SK.
Learn more at https://t.co/8H4rwHIGVx
#Saskatchewan #Infrastructure #BuffaloPound

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This fall, WSA will improve the Upper Qu’Appelle River channel to improve water flow and reduce erosion. Interested parties can comment on potential navigation impacts until Oct. 16. https://t.co/qyAqStw39b #UpperQuAppelleRiver

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WSA is improving the south dam at Adams Lake, including repairs to the steel outlet pipe and outlet channel. If you would like to learn more about the project or comment on potential impacts to navigation click here: https://t.co/oA7wedxkCK #AdamsLake

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WSA’s State of the Drinking Water Quality in Sask report for 2025-26 is now available. Safe, reliable water is vital to public health, economic growth and community trust. WSA continues to work with communities to support sustainable water. Learn more at https://t.co/vVUspzWSB2

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Come visit the WSA booth @AginMotion this week in Langham, SK. Learn more about responsible water management, irrigation, drainage, and wetland retention. #AIM26

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WSA is planning upgrades to the Candle Lake Control Structure to address erosion, support long-term stability and reduce fish stranding risk. Construction is planned for late summer 2029 to spring 2030. Learn more or provide comments: https://t.co/9mSGaeowl4 #CandleLake

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WSA is advising the public that spillway operations from Gardiner Dam will be terminated July 15, 2026. Over the last 2 weeks, inflows to Lake Diefenbaker have significantly decreased, allowing operations to return to more normal conditions. Learn more at https://t.co/vVUspzWSB2

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The Spillway is open! WSA has increased outflows from Gardiner Dam. SouthSask River to rise 2m through Moon Lake and 0.8m in Saskatoon. Use caution around Gardiner Dam, obey all traffic laws when crossing the dam and watch for pedestrians. For more, visit https://t.co/vVUspzWkLu

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Heavy Rainfall Leads to WSA Spillway Operation – Caution Urged on South Sask River.

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WSA is reminding the public to use caution around blue-green algae. As temperatures increase, so can the occurrence of algal blooms. Avoid direct contact with water where algal blooms are occurring and keep pets away from the water. Learn more at https://t.co/vVUspzWSB2.

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WSA is reminding the public to take extra caution around Gardiner Dam and the South Saskatchewan River during high flow events.

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The gates are open and the water is flowing at Gardiner Dam! WSA has increased outflows in response to recent precipitation in Alberta and higher than normal mountain runoff.

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Outflows from Gardiner Dam to increase significantly starting June 7. Flows along the South Sask river will be higher than normal. Use caution around the Gardiner Dam spillway and along the South Sask river during high flow events. Click here to learn more https://t.co/NZig1pqulc

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Warmer temperatures forecasted for the east-central and northeastern areas of the province in the coming days will accelerate melting of any remaining snowpack and will prolong and could add to high flows in these regions. Learn more: https://t.co/1IEKtZTKWI

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The Water Security Agency is issuing a high flow advisory for a large area extending from northwestern Saskatchewan near Buffalo Narrows down to the southeastern areas near Yorkton. Learn more on our website: https://t.co/7SYoRVIC2M

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The Water Security Agency is advising the public of the potential for ice jamming along the North Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan rivers, and smaller systems within the currently impacted High Flows Advisory areas. Learn more: https://t.co/SeigrAOgkF

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The Water Security Agency is issuing a high flows advisory for central Saskatchewan next week. Learn more at https://t.co/J2Cr7tFsNb

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The Water Security Agency has issued an April update to the 2026 spring runoff outlook. Learn more on our website: https://t.co/pak6SAqcQR

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From source to tap, WSA is committed to protecting Saskatchewan's water today and for generations to come.

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On World Health Day, we're highlighting the crucial role of water quality in public health. WSA's rigorous guidelines help ensure that drinking water remains a safe and reliable resource for everyone in our province.