Browse a collection of helpful tools and educational resources for Saskatchewan farmers. To suggest an update, just contact us.
AG Zones & Wetlands
Learn how different wetland classes affect crop production, soil health, field efficiency, and long-term farm resilience — and why knowing the difference matters.
Responsible Water Management
Learn why responsible drainage matters for Saskatchewan farmers, how unmanaged water affects productivity and costs, and why practical, farmer-led water policy is essential for protecting farmland and the environment.
Register a Project
Get clear guidance on registering drainage and irrigation projects in Saskatchewan, including who to contact, where to apply, and what approvals are required before work begins.
Agricultural Tile Drainage Design Fundamentals
Whether you’re a farmer wanting to manage your field’s water by installing your own tile, or a contractor expanding into the tiling market, this course is for you.
Geo-Surface LiDAR (FREE)
Draw a field boundary. Pull high-resolution LiDAR automatically. Professional drainage design tools for agricultural planning.
Drainage Calculators by iGrow
Use these handy online drainage calculators to address common drainage questions.
Tile Repair: Draining a 3 Acre Lake
“This lake seems to have been a problem for a little bit so now, we're digging into it and trying to find the root of the problem.”
Wetland / Waste Land: A Conservation of Change Documentary
In "Wetland / Waste Land", anthropologist Philip Loring and filmmaker Donald Selby look at the emerging conflicts in the Canadian prairies over the apparently-conflicting needs of wetlands and agriculture.
Watershed Management Planning
Community-based watershed management planning is a process for managing water resources that involves engaging stakeholders in making and implementing management decisions that are sustainable and appropriate for local conditions.
WSA Drainage Regulatory Program
WSA’s farmer-focused approach to agricultural water management recognizes the importance of drainage as a tool for managing water on the land and provides clear guidance for using responsible practices that protect water quality, safeguard wildlife habitat, and reduce the risk of local flooding.
WSA Ag Water Management Fact Sheets
Dig deeper into topics associated with the Agricultural Water Management Strategy.
WSA Funding and Resources for Producers
The WSA’s Agriculture Water Management Branch provides technical, educational and financial support to agricultural producers, municipalities and project groups to develop drainage projects that support economic growth while maintaining water quality, safeguarding some wildlife habitat and reducing local flooding impacts.
WSA Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy
The WSA’s Agricultural Water Management Strategy reflects the importance of drainage as a tool for producers to manage water on the land and has a vision of responsible agricultural water management supporting a resilient and thriving Saskatchewan.
Agri-Enviro Benefits of Responsible Water Management
Water management is a critical business risk management tool to manage soil and crop health within the AG zone of SK. Managing temporary and seasonal water through responsible surface and tile drainage will improve field efficiency and reduce the environmental footprint of excess water.
Targeted Tile Drainage for Agronomic and Environmental Efficiencies: Final Report
SaskFSA commissioned a study with the objective to identify and quantify soil and crop production benefits of using tile drainage to manage excess water associated with temporary or seasonal wetlands in a prairie pothole landscape. This final report summarizes the findings.
WSA How to Form a Watershed Association
Watershed Associations provide a means for agencies to work together on issues like flooding and irrigation. This 1-page guide explains how to get started in forming your own Watershed Association.
WSA Conservation Development Area Authority Guide
This comprehensive guide explains all of the steps required — and the reasons why — to determine and apply for a Conservation and Development Authority (CDA).
The Water Security Agency Act
The Water Security Agency Act is the primary legislation in Saskatchewan that established the Water Security Agency and defines its mandate to manage, protect, and regulate the province’s water, watersheds, and related land resources.
Bill 44: Act to Amend The Water Security Agency Act
Bill 44 amended The Water Security Agency Act to reinforce the agency’s ability to make orders requiring the closure or restriction of water bodies (such as lakes, rivers, or reservoirs) and to strengthen its enforcement powers regarding water security and land drainage.
The Conservation and Development Act (1978)
The Conservation and Development Act was designed to assist the conservation and development of the agricultural resources of the province, specifically focusing on soil and water management to support farming.
Opinion: Misconceptions persist on farming drainage in Saskatchewan
A Saskatchewan farmers advocacy group disputes the perception that the province's wetlands are threatened by the draining practices of agriculture.
‘We can do better.’
Finding solutions to provincial water concerns in Saskatchewan - formation of the SK Drainage Extension Network.