We had great weather for our first tree planting along the Aerotech Connection Trail, and thanks to help from Bob Guscott’s brothers and our dedicated SWEPS volunteers, the initial stock of shrubs and trees is now in the ground. More planting to come once we receive hundreds of smaller seedlings from NS Forests!
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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.
Trail Users Advised of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Signage Read More »
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, summer students, and project partners.
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 once-damaged stream system.
Wetland Vulnerability in the Shubenacadie Watershed A Study by MacCallum Engineering In 2024, MacCallum Engineering completed a Wetland Vulnerability Study focused on the Shubenacadie Watershed to better understand which wetlands are most sensitive to environmental stress and to help communities and decision-makers protect what matters most. Why Study Wetland Vulnerability? Wetlands play an important role
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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.
SWEPS Hosts Brook Cleanup Following Restoration Work Read More »
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.
SWEPS has released its 2018 Adopt-A-Stream report, highlighting restoration work in the Shubenacadie Watershed. The report outlines project sites, funding sources, and progress on improving aquatic habitats.
