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Agriculture, Our Cottage and Us:How We Can Make A Difference
Photo Credit: Saskatchewan Watershed Authority
Photo Credit: Saskatchewan Watershed Authority
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The Economic Importance of Agriculture In Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Agri-Food exports made up 35% of total Saskatchewan exports in 2002.
Crops
Livestock
ProcessedProducts
Source: SK Ag, Food and Rural Revitalization
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Partners Helping Producers
Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Ducks Unlimited Canada Saskatchewan Network of Watershed
Stewards Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
PFRA
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Nutrients
Phosphate and Nitrogen Plant and animal nutrients Create algal blooms Blue-green algae blooms can be toxic to
humans and livestock
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Sediments
Occurs naturally; our activities speed it up. Suffocates fish, their eggs and their habitat. Reduces storage capacity in lakes and
reservoirs. Sediments carry always carry nutrients and
may carry toxins and other pollutants Clogs dams and ruins machinery.
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Pathogens
Infectious diseases that are transmitted through animal and human feces.
Pathogens can make humans very ill. Also destroy invertebrates that are a part
of fish diets.
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Pesticides
Move through water, air and soil to reach our water
Non-specific herbicides kill native vegetation as well as weeds
Non-specific insecticides kill invertebrates that fish feed on
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How Producers Are Helping
Zero-till or conservation tillage: reduces or eliminates tilling crop land
Grazing Management: keeps shorelines green, reduces erosion and protects water quality
Volunteer water monitoring: keeps track of substances entering the water
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A Buffer Zone- The Best Idea
Buffer Zones can remove between 70-96% of pollutants entering your water
Keep your septic systems in check
Avoid using pesticides and fertilizers
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It All Boils Down To…
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With Thanks
Canadian Nature Federation & Government of Canada Voluntary Sector Initiative, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Fish Habitat Stewardship-in-Action Program- Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
PFRA