THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

water

  • By March 13, 2014

    With industry booming in Saskatchewan and the South Saskatchewan River supplying an essential resource, the Global Institute for Water Security has published a report outlining how the province can protect its freshwater for the future.

  • Thirsty: first-person account of the real risks of overhydration and water poisoning

    By February 19, 2012

    “You are suffering from overhydration,” Dr. Wayne Smith said, running a hand through his greying hair. “You are drinking so much water that it is becoming like a poison in your body.”

    I stared at him in disbelief. Beside me sat my metal water bottle, its flower pattern chipping from overuse. My tongue felt like sandpaper and I wanted nothing more than to take a gulp from it. But, from that moment on, it was no longer an option.

  • Canada is a “hydro-climatic time bomb:” water policy expert calls for changes to counteract damages

    By October 14, 2011

    Kirk Hall was filled to the brim on Oct. 7 with both students and professionals for a lecture regarding water policy reform.

    The speaker was Rob Sandford, a member of the expert Forum for Leadership on Water, or FLOW. His address focused on the implications of climate change and its economic cost in relation to Canadian water resources.

  • Bottled water not worth the environmental price

    By March 21, 2011

    Here at the University of Saskatchewan and on campuses across North America, discussions have been mounting over whether or not bottled water should be available. Why is the provision and sale of bottled water such an issue?

  • Oxfam challenges you to use just 25 litres of water a day

    By March 4, 2011

    The Oxfam campus club will be promoting events throughout March to help bring attention to water shortages around the world.

  • Grad students push water conservation

    By March 24, 2010

    If the campus group Better than Bottled Water has its way, the sale of bottled water on campus could be on its way out.