| Ecosystem Management |
| National
Code on Introductions and Transfer of Aquatic Organisms |
- The federal and provincial/territorial
governments have developed a process to deal with requests for
introductions or transfer of aquatic organisms which will protect aquatic
ecosystems while encouraging responsible use of aquatic resources for the
benefit of Canadians. The National Code on Introductions and Transfer
of Aquatic Organisms has been finalized and is available upon request
through Saskatchewan Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch, Regina or www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/aquaculture/code/prelim_e.htm. |
| NatureServe |
- Welcome to NatureServe, a source for authoritative conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, and ecological communities of the United States and Canada. |
|
Operation Burrowing Owl |
- The program is designed to protect burrowing owl habitat through voluntary habitat protection agreements with landowners. Participants sign an agreement to preserve the owl's nesting area (or former nesting area for those who no longer have owls) by not breaking the land or unduly disturbing the birds. |
|
Rare Plant Rescue |
- The program is a unique voluntary
stewardship program for landowners with rare plants or rare plant habitat.
Participants sign a non-binding agreement to voluntarily preserve the rare
plant habitat, while continuing their regular land use practices, by not
cultivating the grassland habitat. |
| Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre |
- A wealth of conservation information including a lists of different species of flora and fauna in Saskatchewn, a database of ecoregions and a list of RMs |
|
Saskatchewan's Prairie
Conservation Action Plan (PCAP) |
-The PCAP reflects agreement among representatives of sixteen government agencies and national and non-governmental organizations regarding the conservation of the province's remaining native prairie. |
|
Saskatchewan Watershed
Authority |
- Protects and enhances wetlands by working with its partners to encourage improved land-use and conservation techniques. |
|
Shrubs For Shrikes |
- The program is designed to protect
Prairie Loggerhead Shrike habitat through voluntary habitat protection
agreements with landowners. Participants sign a non-binding agreement to
voluntarily preserve the shrike’s nesting area (or former nesting area for
those who no longer have shrikes) by not removing nesting habitat including
thorny shrubs and shelterbelts, and not cultivating the grassland habitat. |
| Species at Risk |
- Environment Canada database cataloging the various species at risk in Canada. |
| Environmental Assessment |
| Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency |
- Information about the Federal Government's role in environmental assessment |
| Environmental Protection |
| Association
of Regional Waste Management Authorities |
- Web site of the Association of
Regional Waste Management Authorities in Saskatchewan. |
|
Canadian Council of Ministers
of the Environment |
The major
intergovernmental forum in Canada for discussion and joint action on
environmental issues of national and international concern. |
| Canadian Environmental |
- Features of the site include access to environmental information &
legislation, an environmental product and service directory, job listings, a
monthly environmental newsletter, a discussion forum, and more. |
| Canadian
Water and Wastewater Association |
- The Canadian Water and Wastewater
Association represents the common interests of Canada's water and
wastewater systems, regarding federal and interprovincial bodies'
policies, programs, legislation and national Codes or Standards. |
|
Environment
Canada |
- Information on weather as well as
environmental issues in Canada. |
| Healthy Lawns |
- Provides information on environmentally friendly lawn care. |
| Office of Energy Efficiency |
- Provides information about energy conservation. Has a large selection of publications that they send out free of charge. |
| Saskatchewan
Institute of Applied Science and Technology |
- Saskatchewan Institute of Applies
Science and Technology's Palliser Campus in Moose Jaw offers the
Water/Wastewater Technician Program, a correspondence course, various
short courses and workshops. |
| Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council |
- Is a non-profit, non-government organization whose mission is to help Saskatchewan and its people attain the environmental, economic and cultural benefits that come from reducing waste. |
| SaskatchewanWater
and Wastewater Association |
- The Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater
Association is made up of individuals involved in the operation,
maintenance and troubleshooting of water/wastewater systems and their
related components. |
| SARCAN
Recycling |
- A division of the Saskatchewan
Association of Rehabilitation Centres (SARC), strives to provide
employment for people with disabilities, protect the environment, and
contribute to the economic development of our province. SARCAN has a
network of over 70
depots to provide a comprehensive provincial collection, processing,
transportation, and marketing system to recycle most ready-to-serve
beverage containers. |
| SaskH2O |
- The Government of Saskatchewan
developed the website www.SaskH2O.ca
to supply water information from across the province. |
|
SaskSpills |
Saskatchewan Environment
developed the website to enable a search to be made on environmental spills
within the province. |
| Transboundary
Monitoring Network |
- Transboundary Air Notification -
Canada-U.S. Air Quality Agreement. |
| Western
Canada Water and Wastewater Association |
- The Western Canada Water and Wastewater
Association is a non-profit regional association promoting education,
training and networking of its members in water treatment, water
distribution, wastewater treatment and wastewater collection. |
| Fish & Wildlife |
|
Saskatchewan Association for Firearm Education |
- A non-profit association of volunteer instructors with a common purpose of promoting safe, ethical hunting as a way of life and the shooting sports as safe, worthwhile forms of recreation |
| SASKTIP |
- Sasktip is a non-profit organization dedicated to the wise use and management of Saskatchewan's environment and natural resources. |
| Saskatchewan
Bowhunters Association |
- Saskatchewan Bowhunters Association
works to improve bowhunting opportunities in Saskatchewan. |
| Saskatchewan Outfitters Association |
- The Saskatchewan Outfitters Association home on the Internet |
| Saskatchewan
Wildlife Federation |
- A non-profit, conservation
organization committed to the wise use and management of Saskatchewan's
natural resources. |
| Forests |
| Dutch Elm Disease |
- Saskatchewan Dutch Elm Disease Association Web Site |
| Natural
Resources Canada - Canadian Forest Service |
- The Government of Canada's Canadian
Forest Service (CFS) promotes the sustainable development of Canada's
forests and competitiveness of the Canadian forest sector. In order to
meet the diverse needs of the forest sector, the CFS helps coordinate a
range of programs in co-operation with many partners in order to advance
forest research and sustainable forest management in Canada and abroad. |
| Prince Albert Model Forest |
- A non-profit partnership of forest stakeholders committed to the sustainability of Saskatchewan's forests through research, education and the equitable sharing of forest resources |
| Saskatchewan
Forest Centre |
- Saskatchewan Forest Centre was
established in 2001 as a not for profit corporation with private and
public sector participation. Our mandate is to stimulate the acquisition,
creation and dissemination of knowledge to build a socially, ecologically
and economically sustainable forest sector. The Board of Directors
includes representatives from industry, government agencies and Aboriginal
groups involved with forest development. |
|
Yukon Fire Management |
- The Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development's Fire Management's web site |
| Parks |
| Canadian Heritage River System |
- Established by the federal, provincial and territorial governments to give national recognition to the important rivers of Canada, to conserve and protect the best examples of Canada's river heritage, and to encourage the public to learn about, enjoy and appreciate Canada's rivers |
| Canoe Saskatchewan |
- Saskatchewan Canada has one of the world's great wilderness canoe areas. Half of the province is covered by forest and one-eighth is water. The Precambrian shield in northern Saskatchewan provides the setting for an adventurer's paradise. |
| Federal Provincial Parks Council |
- Comprised of Canada's federal, provincial and territorial parks jurisdictions, each sharing an interest in four common areas: protection, heritage appreciation, outdoor recreation, and tourism and the economy |
| Go RVing Canada |
- Promoting recreational vehicles and the RV lifestyle, camping and campgrounds for RVs, trailers and motorhomes. |
| Saskgolfer.com |
- Award winning website on golfing in
Saskatchewan. |
| Saskatchewan
Regional Parks |
- This website is dedicated to providing
information about the Saskatchewan Regional Parks System, tourism
opportunities in Saskatchewan and the unique appeal of Saskatchewan
itself. |
| Association
of Saskatchewan Urban Parks and Conservation Agencies |
ASUPCA
is a voluntary organization dedicated to sustaining the betterment of
Saskatchewan's seven conservation and
development agencies through public programs, workshops and
demonstrations, marketing and fundraising. |
| Saskatchewan River Basin |
- Partners for the Saskatchewan River Basin, a unique alliance of governments, industry, businesses and individuals dedicated to making sure this beautiful and precious resource will be enjoyed for generations to come. |
| Saskatchewan Tourism |
- Good source of information on the multitude of things there are to see and do in this province |
| Virtual Saskatchewan |
- An Internet travel, tourism and vacation magazine focusing on the people and attractions of Saskatchewan, in Western Canada. |
| Other Links |
| Aboriginal Government Employees Network
(AGEN) |
- Network of Aboriginal Saskatchewan government employees supporting Aboriginal employment within the Saskatchewan government. |
| Acts
and Regulations free from the Queen's Printer |
All Government of Saskatchewan Acts and
Regulations are now available online for free from the Queen's Printer. |
| Boater
Exams |
Lists approved boating safety course
providers for people interested in obtaining a Pleasure Craft Operators
Card. |
| Canadian Technology Network |
- Connects small and medium sized companies to technical and business expertise and information. |
| Gwen's
Healing Garden |
- This website provides general information
on environmentally friendly gardening products. |
| Government of Saskatchewan |
- The government homepage has general government information along with links to the other departments' web pages |
| Millenium Eco-Communities |
- Environment Canada's Millennium Eco-Communities initiative brings together resources for those interested in making a difference in their local community by improving the environment. |
| Saskatchewan
Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit (SPHERU) |
- Established in 1999, SPHERU is a
non-profit research institute which conducts research into social and
environmental determinants of population health. |
|
The
office of French-Language Co-ordination |
- The Francophone community's link with
the provincial government. |
|
The Science Lab |
The-Secience-Lab.com is a comprehensive directory of science related
websites including employment related web sites. |
