{"id":965,"date":"2019-05-02T22:03:10","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T22:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saskfsa.ca\/?page_id=965"},"modified":"2023-07-07T00:00:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T00:00:28","slug":"drainage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saskfsa.ca\/drainage\/","title":{"rendered":"Drainage"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"965\" class=\"elementor elementor-965\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b1a63e9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b1a63e9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-523f358\" data-id=\"523f358\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef541d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"ef541d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ec82aa container elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3ec82aa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-746537f\" data-id=\"746537f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a02ffe elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a02ffe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Best<b> When Managed <\/b><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Land and water resources are always best when managed. <\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Land is a farmer\u2019s most valuable asset \u2013 without it they have nothing and without the ability to manage the land, all other inputs, time and technology are potentially wasted. <strong>Responsible AG water management<\/strong> <strong>(drainage)<\/strong> is a large part of land development and improvement. In addition to soil health, drainage is a very effective tool for managing crop health, crop inputs, improving field efficiencies and farm productivity while minimizing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\"> impacts on the environment and supporting local communities.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>IMPORTANT:<\/b><\/h2><p>As of May 2017, ALL water management projects (drainage) in SK require an approval (regardless of when of when they were built). The policy around the Ag Water Management Strategy is still being developed. SaskFSA\u2019s priority is to work with the regulators (WSA) and government to develop practical and effective policy that supports progressive agriculture. While approved drainage projects are the ultimate measure of success, there is still work to do on the policy and process. SaskFSA is working with landowners, industry stakeholders, regulators and all levels of government building policy solutions for agriculture zones in SK.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>WHAT CAN YOU DO?<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><b><\/b><strong>1ST and most importantly, become a member of SaskFSA<\/strong> to receive regular updates on the development of the drainage policy. <a href=\"https:\/\/saskfsa.ca\/product\/saskfsa-membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to become a member!<\/li><li>Be responsible. Water resources are always best when managed. Understand your project \u2013 map the contributing water flow area, flow controls and determine point of adequate outlet (PAO).<ul><li>Evaluate existing \/ required flow and erosion controls<\/li><li>Identify sensitive or problem areas<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Coordinate with all landowners that are involved \/ affected by the water flow of your existing and new drainage.<\/li><li>PAO &#8211; identify more than one potential POA. Land control is required to all POA. Choose the path of least resistance. WSA makes the final decision on PAO.<\/li><li>Communicate effectively, work together and be respectful. It is recommended to determine a project lead or coordinator such as a landowner or a Qualified Person (QP).<\/li><li>Specify type(s) of water management works \u2013 surface and\/or tile drainage, flow controls, etc. Incorporate all existing and planned drainage into the drainage plan.<\/li><li>Include a maintenance plan for your water management project.<\/li><li>Agriculture consultants understand your business and some understand how important water management is. Utilize these resources! We can help.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Drainage Resources<\/h2><p><strong>WSA <\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Water Security Agency (WSA) website provides an overview of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsask.ca\/Water-Programs\/Agricultural-Drainage-\/Agricultural-Water-Management-Strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drainage Application Process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsask.ca\/Water-Programs\/Agricultural-Drainage-\/Qualified-Persons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualified Persons (QPs) <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are available to assist you with the technical aspects of the drainage design and completing the application form. QPs are also very helpful with the overall communication process. Please keep in mind that communication is essential for successful projects and it starts with you as the applicant.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To begin an application you must contact your local <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsask.ca\/About-WSA\/Regional-Offices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WSA office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p><div><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>SCDA<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/scda.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Saskatchewan Conservation and Development Association (SCDA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">responsible for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conservation and Development Area (C&amp;D)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> formation, governance support, drainage project development, qualified person support, project engineering, legal and mediation support.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishing a C&amp;D can provide a means for landowners to work together in developing agricultural water management projects. \u00a0C&amp;D\u2019s provide local governance over local water management issues. Landowners have a significant amount of knowledge regarding the landscape, water movement and its impact. C&amp;D\u2019s utilize this knowledge to develop functional and sustainable projects that provide flood control and protect the productivity of the land. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/saskcda.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/><\/a><\/p><\/div><h2>How to Apply<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> The AG Water Management Strategy is still in development phase. Be confident in your knowledge of the land, work with your neighbours and communicate with your local rural municipality if applicable. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SaskFSA is your #1 resource when it comes to drainage in SK. We<\/span> bring the knowledge of a wide range of experts on land and water management together. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out to a SaskFSA Board Director in your area if you require assistance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To begin an application, contact your local <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsask.ca\/About-WSA\/Regional-Offices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WSA office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b05d1ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b05d1ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aeb511d container elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aeb511d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6f60aa2\" data-id=\"6f60aa2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b0ad25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5b0ad25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d7fab64 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d7fab64\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a90c2c0\" data-id=\"7a90c2c0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67af3cbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"67af3cbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1efd3e89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1efd3e89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 40px; text-align: center;\">BECOME A MEMBER TODAY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47d9b1 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"47d9b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"\/product\/saskfsa-membership\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">PURCHASE MEMBERSHIP<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-403bc57a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"403bc57a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best When Managed Land and water resources are always best when managed. 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