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SAW December Newsletter 2025

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SASKATCHEWAN ASSOCIATION OF WATERSHEDS Whe r e Wa te r , We lln e ss & Co m munitie s Me e t Aa

IN THIS ISSUE: THE BENEFIT OF INCORPORATING LEGUMES INTO CROP ROTATION FOR IMPROVED NITROGEN By adding legumes to crop rotations, grain producers can naturally boost soil nitrogen, cut fertilizer costs, and build long-term resilience into their farming systems.

LAKE STEWARDSHIP DOESN’T STOP WHEN THE WATER FREEZES Eco-buffer shelterbelts work year-round—but in winter, they quietly reduce wind stress, manage snow, and provide critical shelter for livestock and wildlife alike.

ECO-BUFFER SHELTERBELTS REDUCE WIND CHILL Winter stewardship matters: simple cold-season actions can protect lake water quality, prevent shoreline erosion, and support aquatic life long before spring arrives.

A Publication of the Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds - December 2025

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