Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Act, 2005 (S.S. 2005, c. S-35.03).

Subject

Water

Keyword

Basic legislation Institution Basin/catchment/watershed Water rights Waterworks Public water Ecosystem preservation Groundwater Recreational water use Surface water Water abstraction Water charges Water conservation zone Water quality standards Well sinking/boreholes

Geographical area

Americas, North America

Entry into force notes

The present Act enters into force on 27 May 2005.

Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is to ensure the continuation of the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority and to regulated matters relating to water rights. The purposes of the corporation are as follows: a) to manage, administer, develop, control and protect the water, watersheds and related land resources; b) to promote the economical and efficient use, distribution and conservation of the water and watersheds; c) to maintain and enhance the quality and availability of the water and watersheds for

Full text

English

Website

www.qp.gov.sk.ca

References - Legislation

Repeals

Ground Water Conservation Act (Chapter 362).

Legislation | Canada | 1964 | Repealed

Keyword: Basic legislation, Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Authorization/permit, Access-to-information, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Drainage Control Regulations (R.R.S. c. D-33.1 Reg. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2006)

Keyword: Drainage/land reclamation, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Saskatchewan Watershed Authority Regulations (R.R.S. c. S-35.03 Reg. 1).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2013) | Repealed

Keyword: Water charges, Non-governmental entity, Water supply, Industrial water use, Well sinking/boreholes, Drainage/land reclamation, Registration, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ground Water Regulations (Sask. Reg. 172/66).

Legislation | Canada | 1966 (2006)

Keyword: Public water, Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Irrigation, Authorization/permit, Water rights, Water supply, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Water Security Agency Act (S.S. 2005, c. W-8.1).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water rights, Waterworks, Public water, Ecosystem preservation, Groundwater, Recreational water use, Surface water, Water abstraction, Water charges, Water conservation zone, Water quality standards, Well sinking/boreholes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX