Aerial view of a wetland in a farm field

AgH2Onward

Welcome to AgH2Onward

AgH2Onward is a free online learning series designed to help producers make informed decisions about water on their land. 

 Boost farm efficiency and profitability
 Protect soil health and reduce inputs
 Safeguard against downstream flooding
 Practice environmental stewardship 

Engaging videos and practical reading materials will show you how to use drainage responsibly and navigate the Water Security Agency’s (WSA) approval process with confidence. Whether you’re new to water management or refining your approach, AgH2Onward offers tools and insights to support your farm’s long-term success. 

🤝 Developed in partnership with leading provincial and federal organizations

Learning Objectives 

  • Learn how to balance agricultural productivity with environmental stewardship and mitigate downstream flooding.
  • Get to know the Water Security Agency’s (WSA) drainage approval process
  • Explore responsible water management practices that support soil health, reduce inputs, and increase food production. 

Get Started

Click the course module from the list below.

Course Orientation

Get familiar with the course and our learning environment
What’s Included: 1 video (5:20 min) & 1 reading

Module 1

Introduction to the Agriculture Water Management Strategy
WHAT’S INCLUDED: 1 video (13:44 mins) & 4 readings

Module 2&3

What’s it all about? The impacts of drainage
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
 1 video (42:20 mins) & 1 reading

Module 4

The working elements of the Agriculture Water Management Strategy
WHAT’S INCLUDED: 1 video (44:50 mins) & 7 readings

Module 5

Moving onward: where to go from here?
WHAT’S INCLUDED: 1 video (23:50 mins) & 2 readings

Thank you for completing AgH2Onward!

We value your feedback and invite you to take a few minutes to complete our short, anonymous survey here. Your input will help us improve our course materials to better meet learners’ needs. We appreciate your time and ideas!

A Collaborative Team

We know that water management can be complicated, so we’re here to help! The WSA team is available to answer questions, find information, and help you accurately prepare permit applications to make the review and approval process smoother. Use the contact form or give us a call to get started.