ICYMI: Drained is a three-part series by Jeremy Simes that explores Saskatchewan’s water management strategies. Part 1 explores how drainage policies have put farmers in a position where they say they are being steamrolled. ICYMI Saskatchewan
For multiple generations, she says, the creek has served her family and the wildlife. Cormorants now hunt for fish where her dad would have cast his hook.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
“I’m just trying to protect my farm,” she said. “We need to put the brakes upstream and just slow this water down so you’re not wrecking the land downstream.” In 2016, the Water Security Agency estimated there were between 100,000 to 150,000 illegal drainage ditches in the province. The Kelvington Conservation and Development Area Authority , which is undertaking a drainage project in Lowndes’ area, has recommended “channel works” through parts of the creek as a way to move downstream water quickly, according to an engineering assessment prepared for the organization.Should that plan go ahead, Lowndes believes the creek will be stripped, resulting in a loss of natural habitat.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Drained: Degrading Sask. lakes, hydrocarbons concern people downstreamDrained, a three-part series by JeremySimes, explores Saskatchewan’s water management strategies – or lack thereof. Part 3 explores the degradation of water quality and how plans to move more water have heightened concerns amid climate change. saskpoli
Leer más »
Drained: Degrading Sask. lakes, hydrocarbons concern people downstreamDrained, a three-part series by JeremySimes, explores Saskatchewan’s water management strategies – or lack thereof. Part 3 explores the degradation of water quality and how plans to move more water have heightened concerns amid climate change. saskpoli
Leer más »
Volunteering leads 2 Houston high school seniors to represent region at Red Cross’ youth summitSara Khokhar of Hightower High School and Emily Wang, a Clear Creek High School student,...
Leer más »
Abilities Connected helps newcomers with language barriers to find employmentThe employment centre in Saskatoon focuses on people who have some challenges with English, helping them find a job. yxe
Leer más »