Corporate
Describes the department's mandate, programs and services, our 2005-06 Annual Report, 2005-06 Safe Drinking Water Strategy Annual Report,  2006-07 Performance Plan, 2006-07 Safe Drinking Water Strategy Performance Plan, training and conference information, an introduction to the department and more.

	Green Strategy
During the fall and winter of 2005, Saskatchewan Environment hosted public forums across the province asking people what they thought should be in Saskatchewan’s Green Strategy. We are now using what we heard in the forums and from other sources, examining existing best practices and working with other departments to develop a final version of the Green Strategy.

	Great Sand Hills
The Great Sand Hills is an important part of our province’s natural heritage.  It includes endangered and rare species, and species unique to the sand hills ecosystems.  Traditional land uses in the area, such as ranching and hunting, are important to local residents and First Nations.  It also contains large reserves of natural gas providing significant employment and economic development opportunities.  Learn more about how the province is managing the area to ensure sustainable development can take place.

	Ecosystem Management
The ecosystem approach focuses on the integrated management of ecological systems and human activities:  biodiversity,  land use planning, water management, species at risk.  Crown land management, includes authorization of land use allocations, development of Crown land policies and programs, conducting land use planning projects, application forms for proposed land uses and administering the department's Treaty Land Entitlement Program.

	Environment
Information on the protection of our primary resources Air, Land and Water including: Climate Change, recycling, drinking water, 2006-07 Safe Drinking Water Strategy Performance Plan,  2005-06 Drinking Water Annual Report, aquatic habitat,  hazardous substances and waste and an environmental monitoring program which located dioxins and furans in Prince Albert.  Environmental Assessment processes help us ensure proposed developments in Saskatchewan are sustainable.

	Fishing & Hunting
Read the 2006 Hunters' and Trappers' Guide (PDF) and accompanying Saskatchewan's Wildlife Management Zones (PDF) map, or the 2006 Anglers' Guide (PDF). Help develop Saskatchewan's new Fisheries Management Plan.  Apply on-line for the Big Game Draw or to purchase other hunting and fishing licences.  Find information on the Big Game Draw, the 2004 Hunting Harvest Summary, West Nile Virus,  Chronic Wasting Disease and Anthrax in wild animals.

	Forest Fire Management
Details on active fires in the province; fire bans currently in effect; development of a new policy to manage fire and forest insects and diseases; forest fire fighting training information; safe burning practices and burning permit requirements; Smokey Bear program; and protection against the threat of wildfire.

 

	Forests
Saskatchewan, is more than 50 per cent forests. Forest Management describes how we maintain or enhance the health and integrity of these ecosystems including The Forest Resources Management Act (1996) etc., as well as an introduction to Forest Land Use Planning including current planning processes. The Report on Forest Sector Competitiveness details two dozen recommendations to help address issues facing the province’s forest sector.

	Provincial Parks
Celebrating 75 Years of Saskatchewan Parks!  Under the Seniors' Gold Plan, Saskatchewan residents 65 years and older receive free entry to provincial parks. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the wilderness solitude of a northern forest, or relax amid the comforts of a luxury resort, you will find just what you're looking for at our Provincial Parks. The 2006 Saskatchewan Parks Guide (PDF) will help you plan your holiday.  Visit the Saskatchewan Provincial Parks web site where most parks have their own web pages and also list current events, rates and fees, and more.