Agricultural Water Management Funding now Available

Released on April 21, 2025

Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) announced the Agricultural Water Management Fund is open for applications in 2025. The fund supports agricultural producers and local governments to develop water management projects.  

Since 2022, the fund has provided over $2 million to help 93 projects across the province to obtain drainage approvals that support environmental stewardship and agricultural growth in Saskatchewan. 

"The Agricultural Water Management Fund supports responsible and sustainable water management in Saskatchewan," Minister Responsible for the Water Security Agency Daryl Harrison said. "Saskatchewan producers are great stewards of the land, and we know supporting our agricultural sector with programs like this leads to a growing and vibrant province." 

Applicants can receive up to $95,000 per project based on a cost-sharing approach. It can be used for qualified persons support, technical and engineering costs, and mitigation and rehabilitation works for agricultural water management projects.  

This program is part of WSA's ongoing commitment to supporting the agricultural community in developing and maintaining responsible agricultural water management projects in Saskatchewan.

Eligible recipients include: 

•  Individuals or corporations registered in Saskatchewan who own, lease, or rent property for agricultural production purposes;
•  First Nations in Saskatchewan;
• Saskatchewan rural municipalities;
• Conservation & Development Area Authorities;
• Watershed Association Boards; and
• Irrigation Districts.  

For more information about the Agricultural Water Management Fund, or to apply, please visit: wsask.ca. 

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