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.
Nova Scotia Trail Systems Closed Due to Wildfire Risk
All Trail systems in Nova Scotia are closed until October 15, 2025 to reduce wildfire risk. Activities like hiking, camping and fishing in the woods are prohibited.
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NS Heritage Minister Visits Bluehill Coach Trail on 10th Anniversary of Provincial Support
On July 2, Minister Dave Ritchie toured the Bluehill Coach Trail to mark 10 years since the Province supported its development. The trail, built along the historic Old Truro Road, connects two Fall River-area communities. He was joined by MLA Brian Wong, SWEPS Chairman Tom Mills, and Allan Billard.
First Trees Planted Along Aerotech Connection Trail
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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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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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, summer students, and project partners.
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 once-damaged stream system.
Wetland Vulnerability Study for the Shubenacadie Watershed
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 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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