Saskatchewan Acts and
Regulations
specific to ‘water’:
Agricultural Operations Act 
Provides a legislative framework, which balances environmental and social responsibilities with the realities of agricultural production. The Intensive Livestock Provisions of The Agricultural Operations Act
are designed to provide water protection through the proper storage and management of manure and dead animals.
Conservation and Development Act 
Establishes conservation and development boards and conservation and development areas within the province. The Act details the administration processes to be followed by the Boards and creates
authority to act within the conservation and development areas.
Environmental Assessment Act
Provides a mechanism for requiring and undertaking impact assessment and evaluation. Ministerial approval is required before a proponent may proceed with a development, and terms and conditions may be imposed on
the approval to mitigate impacts.
Environmental Management and Protection Act (EMPA) 
Protects the air, land and water resources of the province through regulating and controlling potentially harmful activities and substances.
The Waterworks and Sewage Works Regulations
under this Act have a number of
guidelines
that accompany the regulations.
Fisheries Act

Enables sustainable management of fisheries resources by affirming provincial ownership of fish, creating a provincial licensing system, and regulating allocation of fish resources, fish marketing, aquaculture,
sport fishing and commercial fishing.
The Ground Water Regulations 
Formerly under The Ground Water Conservation Act which was repealed by The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Act, 2005 (S-35.03). Provides for the conservation and protection of ground water resources and establishes the reporting requirements of commercially operated drillers in the province. Provides the right to
collect water well drilling information and to take actions to protect the ground water supply.
Irrigation Act 
Provides uniform legislation for all provincial irrigators while
ensuring the economic and environmental sustainability of lands and
infrastructure. The Act either exempts or requires each irrigated
parcel to have an Irrigation Certificate attesting to the suitability of
the soil and water for long term sustainable irrigation.
Meewasin Valley Authority Act 
Natural Resources Act 
Establishes the province's mandate to manage, protect, conserve and
develop renewable resources in a sustainable manner
Pipelines Act 
Provincial Lands Act 
Creates authority for the management and transfer of Crown lands
Public Health Act 
Saskatchewan Water Corporation Act 
The Water Security Act 
Establishes province’s mandate to protect ambient water supplies for both quality and quantity concerns for all surface and
groundwater sources in the province. Allows for the management and control of provincially owned water control structures such as dams and
weirs. The Act provides the mandate to manage, administer, develop and conserve water resources, watersheds and related land resources in the province.
The Cities Act 
On January 1, 2003, The Cities Act came into effect and all Saskatchewan cities have passed resolutions to come under the new Act's
jurisdiction except for Lloydminster which operates under a separate charter approved by both Saskatchewan and Alberta.
The Municipalities Act 
An Act respecting Rural municipalities, Towns, Villages and Resort Villages and making consequential amendments to other Acts.
Wakamow Valley Authority Act 
Wascana Centre Act 
Water Appeal Board Act
Establishes the Water Appeal Board and enables the board to hear appeals regarding water, sewage and drainage issues.
Water Power Act 
Creates authority for all administration and control rights over the
generation of electrical power from water resources.
Watersheds Association Act 
Establishes Watershed Association Boards within the province and details the administration processes to be followed and
creates authority to act within the watersheds. |