Last week, we planted 200 trees to restore the buffer zone on the banks of a stream that flows into the Scoudouc River. As they grow, these trees will help stabilize the soil, preventing further erosion and improving water quality. They will also provide shade to the...
Through our “Stormwater Runoff and Drinking Water Conservation Program”, we built and distributed free rain barrels to 26 residents of our watershed. Thanks to our partners the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund for their financial contribution, as well as to...
This week, our field team is sampling aquatic insects and other macro-invertebrates in several streams in the watershed. Species found in the samples are bio-indicators of water quality. The Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network (CABIN) is a national program to...
Fish population surveys give a good indication of the fish species that exist in the watercourses within our watershed. To carry out these surveys, we use a technique called electrofishing. This technique requires knowledgeable certified operators with specialized...
Follow this link to our Youtube channel to watch a one-minute video that offers simple tips on reducing pollution and preventing stormwater runoff in our...
