Nova Scotia Trail Systems Reopened
Woods access is back in Halifax, Cape Breton, Richmond, Victoria, Inverness, Guysborough, and Antigonish. Restrictions remain elsewhere, and the province-wide burn ban stays in effect until October 15.
News Highlights
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.
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SWEPS Hosts Brook Cleanup Following Restoration Work
SWEPS volunteers returned to Black’s Brook on July 31 for a post-restoration cleanup. Teams worked to improve flow over digger logs and remove debris from the brook and surrounding area.
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Fall River, Beaver Bank community members recognized with Platinum Jubilee Medals
SWEPS members Tom Mills and Bob Guscott were awarded Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals for their contributions to environmental protection and community trail development. The medals recognize outstanding service to Nova Scotia.
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SWEPS begins blue-green algae project work on local lakes
SWEPS has launched a blue-green algae monitoring project across 13 sites in the Shubenacadie Watershed. The initiative includes lab testing and public information sessions to help identify and respond to high-risk areas.
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Sackville Lakes Trails, SWEPS receive provincial support
SWEPS has received $30,000 from the Nova Scotia Recreational Trails Expansion Fund to support trail development in the Fall River area. The funding will help expand non-motorized trails and improve access to natural spaces.
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Portobello Bridge, Trans Canada trail extension officially opened in Waverley
SWEPS and the Shubenacadie Canal Commission have officially opened the Portobello Bridge and a new section of the Trans Canada Trail in Waverley. The project improves access to the historic Portobello Inclined Plane and expands regional trail connectivity.
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Volunteers help SWEPS clean up Black’s Brook
More than 25 volunteers joined SWEPS to clean up Black’s Brook near Lockview High. The team removed garbage from the brook and surrounding area, helping restore a healthier stream environment.