STATEMENT FROM THE MINISTER
I am pleased to present the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority's Plan for the upcoming year.
As part of our Government's vision for a secure and prosperous Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority leads in the management of the province's water resources to provide reliable water supplies and protect water quality. It also maintains the safe operation of the province's vital water infrastructure. This Plan for 2010-11 provides a summary of the steps the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority will take to ensure our water provides economic, environmental, and social benefits for Saskatchewan people.
The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority continues to examine its programs and services to ensure the most effective and efficient delivery possible.
I will report on the progress made toward this Plan, within the financial parameters provided to the Authority, in the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority's annual report.
Dustin Duncan
Minister Responsible
Saskatchewan Watershed Authority
Response to Government Direction
Plans for 2010-11 align with Government's vision for a secure and prosperous Saskatchewan, leading the country in economic and population growth, while providing opportunity for a high quality of life for all. Government's vision, goals, and priorities for the upcoming year are described in the Government Direction for 2010-11: Balanced. Forward-Looking. Responsible.
Government's Plan and Budget for 2010-11 are about finding balance: responsibly managing expenditures, ensuring a solid revenue base, minimizing debt levels, and ensuring everyone can benefit from the province's economic prosperity.
To maintain the province's economic momentum, steps need to be taken to slow the growth in government expenditures. Direction has been provided to find ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government's programs and services, to ensure the best use of public funds. Efforts will focus on responsible financial management and innovative solutions to improve services to the public while reducing government's overall footprint.
Similar to the plans presented last year, the Plan for 2010-11 communicates a high-level framework for the Authority's key activities and identifies how the Authority works to support Government's goals and priorities.
Mission Statement
The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority leads management of the province's water resources to ensure safe drinking water sources and reliable water supplies for economic, environmental, and social benefits for Saskatchewan people.
Strategies and Actions
The following pages provide an outline of key activities to be undertaken in the upcoming year. For more information on the Authority's activities and programs, click on the web-links provided. For the full Plan, including performance measures and a financial summary, see Related Documents below.
Government Goal - Economic Growth
> Sustain Economic Growth for the benefit of Saskatchewan people, ensuring the economy is ready for
growth and positioning Saskatchewan to meet the challenges of economic and population growth
and development.
Government Goal - Security
> Secure Saskatchewan as a safe place to live and raise a family where people are confident in their
future, ensuring the people of Saskatchewan benefit from the growing economy.
Government Goal - Promises
> Keep Government's Promises and fulfill the commitments of the election, operating with integrity
and transparency, accountable to the people of Saskatchewan.
Related Documents and Links
Download 2010-11 Plan (pdf)
Minister's Mandate Letter (pdf)
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