Saskatchewan Conservation & Development Association

Supporting Water Management Across Saskatchewan

SCDA represents and supports Conservation & Development Areas and Watershed Authorities across Saskatchewan through advocacy, board support, training, information sharing, and technical services.

Responsible Water Management

Supporting effective surface water management on Saskatchewan farmland.

Member-Focused Support

Practical technical, governance and administrative assistance for CAAs and WAs.

Sustainable Development

Working toward productive land, resilient communities and responsible stewardship.

Practical support across Saskatchewan

OUR SERVICES

SCDA is a not-for-profit membership corporation supporting Conservation and Development Area Authorities and Watershed Associations with agricultural water management, administration and governance.

Advocacy & Provincial Representation

Representing C&Ds, Watershed Authorities, producers, and landowners in discussions with government and the Water Security Agency (WSA).

Mapping & GIS Services

Mapping support can include benefiting acres, flood and elevation mapping, landowner maps and other customized mapping for member organizations.

Board Support & Governance

Providing guidance on governance, elections, compliance, and board responsibilities.

Grant & Funding Support

Assistance with funding applications and in-house funding agreements, including advances that help member organizations move eligible projects forward.

Insurance & Administration

Member insurance options are complemented by practical administrative assistance, including applications, forms, documents and notary public services.

Legal & Organizational Support

SaskCDA provides guidance contacts and assistance with dispute resolution and mediation, alongside support for establishing or expanding member authorities.

Established in Saskatchewan

Working together for responsible water management.

SCDA acts on behalf of its members in discussions with governmental and non-governmental agencies interested in the management and protection of water resources, building cooperative relationships across the province.

100+

Conservation and Development Area Authorities and Watershed Associations in the membership community

Member-led

Representation focused on the needs of local water-management organizations

1967

Year the Saskatchewan Conservation and Development Association was incorporated

Province-wide

Support for Saskatchewan agricultural water management and sustainable development

Strategic Direction

Productive land. Responsible water. Sustainable development.

SCDA’s vision is to improve the productive capability of land through responsible water management and sustainable development.

Its mission focuses on working with members and stakeholders to develop more efficient legislation, policies and administrative systems that promote effective management of surface water on Saskatchewan farmlands.

Guided by clear values

Integrity, transparency, respect, innovation, diligence and teamwork.

Member information

Resource Centre

Find the information you need for the effective operation of C&Ds and WAs.

From SCDA

News & Updates

2026

60th SCDA Annual General Meeting

The 60th Annual General Meeting brought together C&D districts, watershed partners, sponsors and stakeholders to collaborate on the future of agricultural water management in Saskatchewan.

Agricultural Water Management

Wetland Inventory & Saskatchewan Water Resources

SCDA continues to share information and developments relevant to agricultural water management and Saskatchewan wetlands.

March 19–21, 2025 · Archive

59th SCDA Annual General Meeting

The 2025 AGM featured governance workshops, Water Security Agency presentations, member success stories and strategic-priority discussions.

SaskCDA is here to help

Let’s Work Together

Have a question, need support with a project, or want to learn more about SCDA services? Contact the association’s Saskatoon office.