SWEPS Shubenacadie Watershed Environmental Protection Society
The Shubenacadie Watershed Environmental Protection Society (SWEPS), is a non-profit community-based organization concerned with the quality of life and the environment in the Shubenacadie Watershed. Our main area of focus is the headwaters of the Shubenacadie Watershed, concerned with water quality, habitat protection and trail construction.
Latest Post
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TRAIL REPAIRS: THANKS TO THE TRANS CANADA TRAIL FOUNDATION
After the disastrous rainstorms in July, two of our trails suffered washouts in numerous locations. Fortunately, thanks to the Trans Canada Trail Foundation, we were able to put the Lake William Wetland Trail and the Blue Hill Coach Road back in order. The TCT provided the funding needed to hire a backhoe and deliver several…
Trails
SWEPS operates many trails in the community
Aerotech – Holland Road Connector Trail
Big Dam / Black Powder Trail
Blue Hill Coach Trail
East Hants Community Trail
Fall River Village Sportspark Connector Trail
Holland Road Trail
Water
SWEPS monitors and provides habitat protection to many of the bodies of water within the watershed boundaries
Water Monitoring Program
- Cyanobacteria and Blue-green Algae
Habitat Protection
Latest Blog Posts
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Lake William Trail Suspension Bridge Creates Hiking Destination
October 20, 2020 Waverley, NS The Lake William Active Transportation Trail officially opened a pedestrian suspension bridge over the CN rail tracks in Waverley today, Tuesday, October 20. “This suspension bridge is more than a safe way to cross the busy rails,” said Allan Billard, project manager of the Shubenacadie Watershed Environmental Protection Society (SWEPS). “Walkers will want to hike in just to see it and the wonderful views from centre span.” Built by Bedford’s Dexter Construction, the accessible walkway features panels…
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Williams Lake Bridge
We are finally getting action on our Lake William Trail Bridge.. Workers are preparing the bridge which will eventually span the railroad tracks on the Williams Lake Trail.
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ID FIESTA PHOTOS
Thanks to everyone who came out to the ID FIESTA today! It was a smashing success and we now have our eye on a few future entomologists 😉
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so much food!
Uh Oh, we received so much yummy food from the Building Futures Cafe! I sure hope someone comes tomorrow to the iNaturalist event to help us eat it! *wink*wink*
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iNAT SCAVENGER Hunt
ARE YOU READY for our ID FIESTA tomorrow? Here’s a sneak peak at our scavenger hunt for the kiddies. See you from 9-11 at the Gordon R. Snow. Feel free to borrow this template for any of your BioBlitz events!
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iNaturalist How-to?
iNaturalist is easy! Here’s some Tips: For more info, visit: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/getting+started
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Annand Brook Restoration
SWEPS has started stream restoration in Annand Brook for their 2019 Adopt a Stream project. Annand Brook is located near Monte Vista Road in Enfield, Nova Scotia, Canada. The brook was tested and has “sweet water” which means the brook is perfect for supporting salmon and trout! And in its natural history it sure did.…