Oct 27, 2021
On October 22, the Department of the Environment and Local Government (DELG) announced the release of an integrated management plan for the Shediac Bay watershed. This plan will use a partnership-based approach to implement actions that will help improve water quality...
Jun 24, 2021
We wish to inform you that our manager, Rémi Donelle, is starting a new career with Parks Canada. Although we are sad to see him leave, we would like to thank him for his dedication during his 8 years of managing the Association. His contribution to our success as...
May 27, 2021
We are proud to announce the launch of our new guide, “Rain Gardens : Design and Construction Guide for Homeowners”! This is an illustrated guide that explains all the steps involved to build your rain garden, from calculating the slope to choosing the right plants....
May 14, 2021
Each spring, rainbow smelts (Osmerus mordax) swim up streams and rivers to lay their eggs. This year we participated in a study to confirm the presence of spawning grounds in the waterways of the Shediac Bay watershed. Several eggs were found in the Shediac and...
Jan 25, 2021
The Shediac Bay Watershed Association has released its annual report on Green Crab monitoring. The Green Crab is an invasive species that is found in the Shediac Bay . It has been the cause of detrimental habitat destruction in other parts of the Maritime Provinces. ...
Dec 15, 2020
Nowadays, educational videos are more and more necessary to showcase our projects on our website, on social media and during presentations. Our communications coordinator is now equipped with professional video equipment and is perfecting his know-how in video...
Jul 2, 2020
Have you ever wondered what to do with that low spot in your backyard where water accumulates and remains wet for a long period of time? This could be a great place to plant a rain garden to catch rainwater runoff in your yard! A rain garden is a functional piece of...
Jun 24, 2020
Good news! We have a record-breaking year for the Tern nesting survey with 195 nests and 582 eggs! Our previous record was last year with a little less than 400 eggs. The platform is visible from the walking trail in Pointe-du-Chêne, along with an interpretation...
May 22, 2020
Tern Platform 1 Last fall, hurricane Dorian destroyed our tern nesting platform when the storm surge pushed it ashore. Thankfully, we received funding from the New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund to rebuild it before these beautiful seabirds start migrating around...
Apr 7, 2020
Freshwater mussels are an often overlooked element of freshwater biodiversity, and one of the most threatened. The Brook Floater, only found in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and the Northeastern United States, is listed as “Special Concern” under the Species at Risk Act....
