The West Souris River Integrated Watershed Management Plan encompasses the area of land from the Saskatchewan and North Dakota borders which contribute water to the Souris River. This includes tributaries such as the Pipestone, Stoney, Jackson, Graham and Gainsborough Creeks. In partnership with government, non-profit organizations and watershed residents, the West Souris River Conservation District has led plan development as the Water Planning Authority, as designated under The Water Protection Act.

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It takes approximately two years to develop an integrated watershed management plan. The timeline on the right illustrates plan development progress.

Once a plan is implemented the water planning authority can publish progress reports.

In the development of an integrated watershed management plan the planning team invites a variety of groups to comment on issues important to them in the watershed. A summary of public comments can be found here once consultations have been held.