Environmental
Stewardship
Saskatchewan shines as an environmental stewardship leader, with cutting-edge solutions to safeguard our planet’s future. The province’s forest management practices are enhancing climate resilience, while innovative agricultural approaches are boosting yields and strengthening climate adaptation. By adhering to policies that serve our citizens, industry and our natural ecosystems, Saskatchewan is building towards a more sustainable world.
Natural Carbon Storage In Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a world leader in carbon capture, utilization and storage. However, we also depend on stewardship of our ecosystem to support carbon sequestration and climate resilience.
In the map below, learn more about three distinct ecosystems, and how they play a role in Saskatchewan’s sustainability story.
Northern Wetlands, Forests and Prairie
Saskatchewan has three main ecosystems – northern wetlands, forests and prairie. Each ecosystem sequesters carbon, while providing habitat for thousands of species of plants and animals. We work with local governments, First Nations communities and industry to accomplish our sustainability goals.
Northern
Wetlands
Forests
Prairie
95%
As one of the first jurisdictions to convert to no-till farming, 95 per cent of the land seeded to crops in Saskatchewan is done using zero or minimum tillage to minimize soil disturbance and sequester carbon dioxide – the highest percentage of any province in Canada.
300,000
homes
One 300-megawatt small modular reactor (SMR) has enough power to keep the lights on for a lot of people. Saskatchewan has joined a joint strategic plan outlining the path forward on SMRs, which have the potential to position Canada as a global leader in the fight against climate change.
40
commitments
The number of commitments made in Prairie Resilience: A Made-in-Saskatchewan Climate Change Strategy to make the province’s natural systems and infrastructure for electricity, transportation, homes and buildings, and community more resilient to the effects of a changing climate.
4.5 million
tonnes
By 2025, how many tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced through Saskatchewan’s Methane Action Plan by reducing the volumes of vented and flared gas.
500,000
acres
The Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project has the potential to benefit half a million acres of farmland and broaden access to water for municipal and industrial development. In doing so, it would ensure a drought resistant and sustainable supply of water for generations to come.