Tillmann’s Brook

Restoring flow and habitat at Tillmann’s Brook through digger logs, rock sills, and hands-on community education.

About the Stream:

Tillmann’s Brook is a headwater stream in the Shubenacadie Watershed, located near the Pentecostal Church Campground in Fall River, Nova Scotia. Flowing through a forested area near Perrin Drive, the brook has historically suffered from over-widening, erosion, and debris blockages. Prior to SWEPS’ restoration efforts, it had minimal channel definition and poor aquatic habitat. The brook is accessible from 108 Sanctuary Court and has been a key focus for community-based restoration since 2015, supporting both in-stream improvements and youth education programs.

Site Information

  • Watercourse: Tillmann’s Brook
  • Watershed: Shubenacadie Watershed
  • Location: Near the Pentecostal Church Campground area
  • Nearest Community: Fall River, NS
  • Road Access Point: Close to 108 Sanctuary Court, off Perrin Drive
  • Coordinates (Lat/Long):
    • Start: 44.826212, -63.584207
    • Finish: 44.826212, -63.584207 (same as start point provided; possibly approximate or site center)

Project Design and Results

  • Design Width: 9 m
  • Stream Length Restored (m): 600 m
  • Habitat Area Restored (m²): 5,400 m²
  • Number and Type of Structures:
    • 6 Digger Logs
    • 2 Rock Sills
  • Structure Spacing (avg.): 37 m
  • Bank Stabilization & Riparian Restoration
    • Bank Length Stabilized (m): Not specified
    • Bank Height (avg.): Not specified
    • Stabilization Method: Rock (sourced from pool deepening)
    • # of Trees or Shrubs Planted: Not specified
  • Other In-Stream Measures:
    • Thalweg development
    • Pool deepening
    • Debris removal
    • Garbage cleanup
    • Water quality testing at 4 sites

Most Recent Tillmann’s Brook News

  • 2016 Adopt a Stream Report

    SWEPS has published its 2016 Adopt-A-Stream report, outlining key restoration efforts across the Shubenacadie Watershed. The report includes project summaries, ecological goals, and funding details.

  • SWEPS Stream Restoration 2015 Final Report

    SWEPS has released its 2015 stream restoration final report, documenting work completed through the Adopt-A-Stream program. The report details restoration activities, outcomes, and watershed improvement efforts.

See more Tillmann’s Brook posts

Community Involvement

  • Multiple outreach events including a stream clean-up, rock toss, and BBQ
  • Education sessions with youth groups and camps (e.g., Halifax Youth Science Camp, Creepy Crawlies Day Camp)
  • Approximately 40+ children and 12+ adults engaged in 2015–2016 events

Future Work and Next Steps

  • Continued monitoring and maintenance of installed structures
  • Potential culvert remediation to improve fish passage
  • Revisit needed to inspect a deteriorated culvert and stream diversions
  • Additional assessments in adjacent areas like Upper Beaverbank River and Springfield Lake Stream

Tillmann’s Brook Photos

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