Spring runoff in central and southern Saskatchewan is expected to be above average this year.
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Watch water quality this summer
Low winter snowfall, low rainfall, heat and water use all play a role in heightening producers’ concern for dugout quality
Glacier FarmMedia – On the Canadian Prairies, a green Christmas doesn’t exist. However, a brown Christmas sure did in 2023, thanks to El Niño. Snow was scarce on the Prairies earlier this winter, with temperatures rarely falling below -20 C, or even -10 C. With a drought stretching through multiple years, the dry winter is […] Read more
Sask. expects little runoff
REGINA — Saskatchewan producers could experience another drought year in 2024, according to the Water Security Agency’s preliminary runoff report. Spring runoff is expected to be well below normal in most of the province. Snowpack accumulation has been minimal and as of Feb. 1 the entire province is rated well below normal for anticipated runoff […] Read more
Water expert warns of changes in runoff, demand
Canada Research Chair in Water Resources says mountain runoff in the future may come too soon for adequate capture
MEDICINE HAT — It will be increasingly difficult to predict conditions on southern Alberta rivers, according to John Pomeroy, and the University of Saskatchewan professor is confident that there will be changes to mountain runoff in coming years. Pomeroy, who also holds the title of Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change, said […] Read more
Pressure is mounting for agriculture to begin nitrate clean-up
For at least the past decade, reported The New Lede last September, “a growing number of peer-reviewed medical studies have linked exposure to nitrates in drinking water to elevated incidences of cancer.” As the environmental news service clearly states, this news isn’t exactly news. For years researchers, public health officials and environmental watchdog groups have been warning local […] Read more
Water shortage advisories in Alta.
A cooler spring and below average snowpack have set the stage for slower-than-normal mountain runoff
A cooler than normal spring coupled with a below average mountain snowpack has added to problems across the southern Alberta irrigation network.
Spring storm tough on cattle producers
According to Environment Canada, Regina received more than 20 cm, Qu’Appelle got 37 cm and Weyburn got 60 cm.
Accumulations were generally lower in southwestern Manitoba than they were in southeastern and south-central Saskatchewan.
Spring runoff forecast still low for southern Sask.
Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency has released its latest provincial spring runoff forecast and map for 2023. The map, released earlier today, shows “near normal” or “above normal” spring runoff potential for much of the province’s grain growing region. However, a significant portion of the province’s southern and southwestern crop producing region, encompassing Swift Current, Moose […] Read more
Moisture outlook grim for southwestern Sask.
It’s only February, but preliminary runoff estimates in Saskatchewan show that drought areas from the last couple of years may face more dry conditions if there isn’t more snow and spring rain. The report released by the Water Security Agency Feb. 8 shows a wide swath from northwestern through central and southeastern regions with near […] Read more
Southwestern Sask. looks at little spring runoff
It’s only February, but preliminary runoff estimates in Saskatchewan show that drought areas from the last couple of years may face more dry conditions if there isn’t more snow and spring rain. The report released by the Water Security Agency Feb. 8 shows a wide swath from northwestern through central and southeastern regions with near […] Read more
