In the interest of conservation and good water management the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority is making the following
print publications available for your use. Some of these documents are available for online viewing
in the Adobe Acrobat format.
To use these documents, the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software must be installed in your computer.
FS-301 - Industrial Water Use Charges A policy statement from the Saskatchewan Watrshed Authority that outlines a schedule of charges for the use of water by industries to help offset the costs of managing our water resources.
FS-303 - Protecting Your Ground Water Explains several methods people can take to ensure their ground water sources are maintained in the best possible manner.
FS-305 - Rafferty-Alameda Project The project consists of the Rafferty Reservoir on the Souris River near Estevan and the Alameda Reservoir on the Moose Mountain Creek near Oxbow. The fact sheet gives the project history and also outlines both dam's specifications.
FS-306 - Rural Water Quality Collection & Testing Explains the necessary steps that should be taken toward improving and maintaining good water quality by making sure all drinking water supplies are routinely analyzed.
FS-308 - South Saskatchewan River Project This project consists of the Gardiner Dam, Qu'Appelle Dam and Lake Diefenbaker. The fact sheet gives the background of this project including the carrying capacity and specifications of the two dams and lake area.
FS-310 - Buffalo Pound Dam Buffalo Pound is the first major lake the Qu'Appelle River reaches after leaving Lake Diefenbaker. The dam and control structure are important for managing water along the Qu'Appelle River, providing a stable source of water for down stream use. The fact sheet also gives the specifications of the dam.
FS-312 - Surface Water Approval Process This outlines the procedure for the filing and handling of an application for Approval to Construct and Operate Works and Water Rights Licence as it pertains to surface water projects.
FS-313 - Ground Water Approval Process This outlines the procedure for the filing and handling of an application for Approval to Construct and Operate Works and Water Rights Licence as it pertains to ground water projects.
FS-314 - Drainage Approval Process This outlines the procedure for the filing and handling of an application for Approval to Construct and Operate Works as it pertains to drainage projects.
FS-315 - Domestic Water Use This fact sheet defines Domestic Water Use and outlines which domestic projects require Approval and Licence and which projects are exempt.
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