AG H2Onward – Module 2&3
What's it all about? The impacts of drainage
WHAT’S INCLUDED: 1 video (42:20 mins) & 1 reading
- Changes in climate and adaptation practices for resilience
- Impacts of drainage to water quantity, water quality and habitat
- Adaptation practices
- The benefits of wetlands and wetland retention requirements for drainage networks
Video Lecture – What’s it all about? – The impacts of Drainage Today
Additional resources
Agricultural Water Management: Understanding our Changing Climate – This video helps to explain the importance of agricultural water management in a changing climate.
Webpages
- South Tobacco Creek/Steppler Watershed Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) – Click here to read more about the BMPs that were used in the South Tobacco Creek/Steppler Watershed to slow down the flow of water along the creek to reduce the dissolved nutrients and improve the water quality.
- Wetlands & Agricultural Water Management in Saskatchewan – Click here to learn more about what a wetland is, how many wetlands there are and how many have been drained in agricultural Saskatchewan, and how wetlands are mapped.
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.