In Saskatchewan, North America’s largest inland river delta is under threat – Maharlika News

August 8 2024

Environmentalists and First Nations leaders are warning that a $4 billion irrigation project by the provincial government could cause a drop in water levels in the Saskatchewan River Delta. The plan is being promoted as a solution to help mitigate droughts and floods for farmers. But at what cost?

Environmentalists, First Nations leaders worry about potential impact of major irrigation project

At 57 years old, he’s been navigating these narrow channels and tributaries his entire life. But the trapper, fisherman and guide sees the delta increasingly in decay — with shrinking waterways.

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