A passion for the outdoors makes one a great candidate for a career in natural resources. This exciting program brings together natural resources, technology and the environment in an agricultural context. This program will help students understand the interconnection between water and the land. Students will learn how to protect, manage, sustain and conserve natural habitats for wildlife and humans. With Land and Water Management, students will often be out in the field, examining key features of the prairie agro-ecological landscape. Students willbecome skilled at monitoring and evaluating the quality of rural land and water resources, and at managing activities so that those resources are used sustainably. Students will use environmental monitoring equipment to study water, land and air conditions.

After graduation, graduates should consider a career as a water manager, habitat specialist or environmental technician. Graduates may also find a position in research, management, consulting and administration of sustainable land use practices. For those who like working with science and are concerned about the environment and the quality of our natural resources, Land and Water Management is the perfect program to pursue! The program’s four-month paid co-operative work experience will help students with real-world experience, create connections within industry and become confident in their abilities. Once students graduate, they will find themselves ready for exciting and challenging roles in industry including conservation districts, agricultural organizations and all levels of government across the Prairies and beyond.