SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Irrigation Projects Association marked its 10th anniversary with a pledge to build.
Ron Tittle, SIPA’s first chair, said the group has made strides in raising its public profile, lobbying government and increasing awareness of water development.
Recently, it took issue with Montana’s push to re-examine water apportionment between Canada and the United States.
“Without SIPA, there is no one to speak about the IJC (International Joint Commission),” he said.
The group has also pushed for more irrigation on existing dam projects and and affordable power rates.
SIPA promotes water conservation and development through its annual conference, trade show boards, videos and its new website www.irrigationsaskatchewan.com.
During SIPA’s annual meeting Dec. 5-6, members heard of new opportunities to educate schoolchildren about irrigation, water sources, ecology, conservation and sustainability through a $250,000 program developed by the Alberta Irrigation Projects Association.
