The Water Series - An Introduction
The issue of irrigation development around Lake Diefenbaker has many
varied perspectives. To generate discussion on this multi-faceted
issue, the Illative Blog is hosting a four-part series on irrigation
development in the South Saskatchewan River Basin (SSRB).We have
invited four authors to share their perspectives.
Over the next four days the Water Series entries will be posted. We encourage you to follow this series during the course of the week, and to take the opportunity to post a comment on the perspectives and inferences raised by any or all of the authors.
The schedule for postings is as follows:
Monday, Feb. 25th - The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority provides an overview on the primary uses and operational management of Lake Diefenbaker, including a commentary on the factors that are considered when managing water levels.
Tuesday, Feb 26th - Kevin Hursh provides a policy perspective on irrigation for agriculture.
Wednesday, Feb 27th - Harvey Hill (PFRA) takes into consideration the water situation in the United States to broaden our awareness of the growing irrigation potential of Lake Diefenbaker.
Thursday, Feb 28th - Joel Bruneau (Economics, University of Saskatchewan), who recently co-authored "Climate Change and Water: SSRB Final Technical Report," reminds us that expanding irrigation requires careful management to sustain all sectors reliant on water flow from the SSRB.
Join the discussion - please provide us with your perspectives on this important issue!
Over the next four days the Water Series entries will be posted. We encourage you to follow this series during the course of the week, and to take the opportunity to post a comment on the perspectives and inferences raised by any or all of the authors.
The schedule for postings is as follows:
Monday, Feb. 25th - The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority provides an overview on the primary uses and operational management of Lake Diefenbaker, including a commentary on the factors that are considered when managing water levels.
Tuesday, Feb 26th - Kevin Hursh provides a policy perspective on irrigation for agriculture.
Wednesday, Feb 27th - Harvey Hill (PFRA) takes into consideration the water situation in the United States to broaden our awareness of the growing irrigation potential of Lake Diefenbaker.
Thursday, Feb 28th - Joel Bruneau (Economics, University of Saskatchewan), who recently co-authored "Climate Change and Water: SSRB Final Technical Report," reminds us that expanding irrigation requires careful management to sustain all sectors reliant on water flow from the SSRB.
Join the discussion - please provide us with your perspectives on this important issue!
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