University of Saskatchewan
OP-T2-20: Wildlife Habitat

In 1976, the City of Saskatoon, the R.M. of Corman Park, the University of Saskatchewan (due to its status as a major riverbank owner) and the Province of Saskatchewan came together to develop the Meewasin Valley Project. The project addressed the problems and potential of the river valley by offering some exciting and innovative ideas for conservation of the valley resources. The four parties created the Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA) in 1979. Since its creation, Meewasin has directed many conservation projects which have protected and enhanced the river valley, including the riverbank adjacent to the University of Saskatchewan, beginning with a major clean-up of the river valley. This was closely followed by the development of the Meewasin Valley Trail which extends for 40 km along the east and west banks of the river. Former rubble sites have been transformed into beautiful parks such as Victoria Park, Gabriel Dumont Park, and Meewasin Park North. Any development is strictly controlled to ensure the riverbank and river maintains its ecological integrity and ability to support wildlife.