Water Resources – Quality and Monitoring
Tracking water quality and cyanobacteria to safeguard the health of our lakes, rivers, and communities.
Why Water Monitoring Matters in Our Watershed
Water monitoring is the process of measuring and evaluating the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water to understand its health, quality, and suitability for aquatic life and human use. Regular monitoring helps identify trends over time, detect pollution sources, and inform decisions about watershed management and environmental protection.
Recent Water Monitoring Updates
Discover our most recent efforts to monitor and protect local water bodies, from tracking key water quality indicators to identifying potential cyanobacteria blooms across the Shubenacadie Watershed.
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…
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.
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.
