SWEPS Shubenacadie Watershed Environmental Protection Society

Every small action helps protect our watershed and creates a ripple of positive change. Join us in preserving the Shubenacadie Watershed for future generations.

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Water Quality

Clean water is essential for the health of the Shubenacadie Watershed, its ecosystems, and the communities that depend on it. SWEPS monitors water quality, restores streams, and advocates for responsible land-use practices to protect our lakes and rivers. Through scientific research, community involvement, and conservation efforts, we work to ensure safe, clean water for both wildlife and future generations.

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Habitat

The Shubenacadie Watershed is home to diverse ecosystems that support fish, wildlife, and plant life. SWEPS actively restores river habitats by improving fish passage, enhancing natural pools and riffles, and implementing engineered solutions such as digger logs to stabilize streams and create healthier aquatic environments. Through these efforts, we ensure a thriving and sustainable watershed for generations to come.

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Trails

SWEPS Trails is dedicated to creating and maintaining active transportation routes in the Fall River area, connecting communities with safe, sustainable, and accessible trails. Through volunteer efforts and partnerships, we enhance outdoor recreation while preserving the natural beauty of the Shubenacadie Watershed for all to enjoy.

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About Us

Working Together to Protect Our Watershed, Restore Habitats, and Build Sustainable Trails.

The Shubenacadie Watershed Environmental Protection Society (SWEPS) is a volunteer-driven non-profit dedicated to protecting and preserving the Shubenacadie Watershed. Through habitat restoration, water quality monitoring, and sustainable trail development, we work to safeguard our natural environment for both wildlife and the community. Since our founding, we have engaged in hands-on conservation efforts, advocacy, and education to promote a healthier watershed. Our work ensures a lasting impact on the environment and future generations.

Protecting our watershed, restoring habitats, and building sustainable trails for a healthier future.

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Our Impact

Our Impact on the Community

Through dedicated volunteer efforts, SWEPS has played a vital role in protecting the Shubenacadie Watershed, restoring critical habitats, and developing sustainable trails. Our work has improved water quality, enhanced fish passage, and promoted responsible land stewardship. By engaging the community in conservation initiatives, education, and hands-on restoration projects, we continue to make a lasting impact on both the environment and future generations.

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Join Us in Protecting the Shubenacadie Watershed

Join SWEPS and be a part of our mission to protect the Shubenacadie Watershed. Through habitat restoration, water quality monitoring, and sustainable trail development, we work to preserve our natural environment for future generations. Together, we can make a lasting impact on our waterways, wildlife, and community. Get involved today!

Be part of a meaningful movement by supporting SWEPS. Stay informed, get involved, and help protect the Shubenacadie Watershed for future generations.

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Most Recent SWEPS Posts

Explore recent trail projects, habitat restoration efforts, and community conservation initiatives happening throughout the Shubenacadie Watershed.

  • Trail Users Advised of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Signage

    New signs have been posted at trailheads in Lower Sackville and Windsor Junction to raise awareness about Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). Trail users are encouraged to learn how to help prevent its spread.

  • Adopt a Stream 2024 Report

    Over summer 2024, SWEPS completed in-stream restoration on Bennery and Black Brooks, including five new digger logs, bank stabilization, and debris removal. Following major 2023 flooding, restoration crews also assessed fish passage impacts at Laurie and Annand Brooks. The season improved over 800m of stream habitat and 750m² of riparian zone, with support from volunteers,…

  • 2024 Bennery Brook Stream Restoration Report

    Bennery Brook 2024 Stream Restoration This summer, SWEPS restored 208 meters of Bennery Brook through digger log installation, thalweg development, and debris removal to improve fish habitat and flow. Despite setbacks from storm washouts and highway runoff, the team observed a return of trout, Kingfishers, and other species—an encouraging sign of ecological recovery in this…

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