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Saskatchewan is home to 37 species at risk listed under the Federal Species at Risk Act including the burrowing owl, the piping plover, the swift fox and the woodland caribou.

Go Green

Funding information and ways to Go Green found here.

September 2, 2008 - Elm Tree Pruning Ban Lifted September 1

Effective September 1, Saskatchewan residents can begin pruning all types of elm trees.

August 18, 2008 - Blue-Green Algae Advisory

The Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority are advising the public to avoid swimming in or drinking water where blue-green algae blooms are occurring.

August 5, 2008 - Antlerless Elk Hunting Opportunity for the Cypress Hills Area

The Ministry of Environment is offering elk management licences to Saskatchewan residents who would like to hunt antlerless elk in the Cypress Hills area.

July 30, 2008 -- 2007/08 Ministry of Environment Annual Report Available

The Ministry of Environment's 2007/08 Annual Report is now available.

July 30, 2008 -- 2007/08 Drinking Water Annual Report Available

The State of Drinking Water Quality in Saskatchewan and the Safe Drinking Water Strategy 2007/08 Annual Report is now available.

CWD Found in Wild Elk

In early April 2008, two elk were found dead west of Nipawin, close to Fort a la Corne in Wildlife Management Zone (WMZ) 50.

Effective January 3, 2008 Saskatchewan's Provincial Parks information will be located on the Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport website.