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The Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) Cape Breton is a non-profit charitable community organization established in 1992. ACAP Cape Breton integrates environmental, social and economic factors into projects focusing on action, ecosystem planning, and education. |
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ACAP Cape Breton installed 14 structures (digger logs and deflectors) along a 378m length to restore natural stream shape and create pools. Tree planting was completed using 3000 willow trees along 200-400m of riverbank, to increase bank stability and help with the sedimentation problem in the river. Temperature data loggers were placed in the two watercourses for 10 consecutive days to record air and water temperatures. Several other streams and rivers in the watershed were monitored. |
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The ATCAA (now the Antigonish Rivers Association), formed in 2007 and is committed to promoting angling to all members of the community, developing a sustainable fisheries management program, supporting the education of anglers, and encouraging young people to become involved in angling. |
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In the South River tributary, a total of 5 deflectors were installed along a 120m stretch using local stone to create pools. In Corson's Brook, three loads of field stone were placed along a 60m length of the stream bank to stabilize an erosion site. |
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2010 |
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The Avon Peninsula Watershed Preservation Society (APWPS) is a voice for the Commons Watershed and for residents living in the Avondale, Belmont, Poplar Grove and Mantua communities that make up the Avon Peninsula. |
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APWPS undertook several activities as part of the project. In an 800m stretch of Shaw Brook, an undersized culvert that was impeding fish passage and restricting water flow was removed, rocks were hand-placed to stabilize a bank, 300 fence posts and 4 strands of wire were installed to prevent cattle entry into the brook and riparian area, and 75 Black ash seedlings were planted. A 4x6 foot high interpretive sign was erected at the site for public awareness. |
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Bear River First Nation is one of thirteen First Nation communities in Nova Scotia. It is also a member of the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, a Tribal Council that provides advisory services and programs to member-communities. |
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www.bearriverculturalcenter.com/aboutbearriverfirstnation.aspx |
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2010 |
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The Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation (BCAF), was incorporated in 1993 as part of the Federal Green Plan to develop remedial action plans for harbours in Atlantic Canada. BCAF’s goal is to promote the restoration, enhancement, and conservation of local ecosystems through research, education, and action. |
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In Mill Brook, approximately 100m of eroding bank was stabilized using hand-placed local rock and by planting 100 willow stakes. Stream improvement work was also carried out and a spawning bed area downstream of the previously eroding banks was cleaned to remove sediments. On the Mushamush River, maintenance on previously installed river structures was completed including repairs to digger logs and log deflectors. |
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Work during 2011 is to involve the installation of 8-15 digger logs and deflectors through a 500m section of Gerard's Brook in Louisbourg, Cape Breton County. |
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In 2010, in Aucoin Brook, 5 digger logs, 4 bank logs, 8 deflectors, and 3 rock cribs were installed to improve instream habitat. Excess woody debris blocking fish passage was also removed. On Fiset Brook, a 50m long crib structure was installed to maintain water flow in the stream channel. Work in both brooks resulted in an improvement of fish habitat in approximately 500 linear metres of stream. In 2011 Cheticamp River Salmon Association staff and volunteers are surveying Aucoin Brook and working on the development of a habitat restoration plan for the stream, within emphasis on determining how to improve physical habitat and habitat connectivity. Maintenance and repair of existing digger logs and deflectors will be ongoing over the course of the summer. |
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The Clean Annapolis River Project (CARP) was formed in 1990 and is a charitable, community-based, non-governmental organization. CARP works with communities and organizations to promote environmental awareness and to foster the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of freshwater and marine ecosystems in the Annapolis River Watershed. |
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In 2010 CARP assessed the condition of 777 stream crossings (culverts and bridges) within the Annapolis area. In total, 516 culverts were located on fish bearing streams and 55% of these culverts were deemed barriers to fish passage. Improvements were made at 10 of the stream crossing sites, resulting in improved fish passage and a resulting upstream habitat gain of over 5.87 linear km. |
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2010 |
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Clean Nova Scotia (CNS) is an independent not-for-profit organization founded in 1988. Over the last 21 years, the organization has evolved into an effective and high-profile institution, with a broad mandate to work with individuals, government, business, and communities to improve the environment. |
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In Frenchman Brook, a 73m rock retaining wall was built to improve the riparian zone and increase bank stability. Soils were placed on the bank and seeded with grass seed to stream side vegetation. On Grassy Brook, a 53m bank was rebuilt and stabilized using riprap, and then planted with grass seed and a variety of trees and shrubs (61 trees and shrubs total). On Ellenvale Run, on a combined 150 linear metres of the stream, one rock deflector and 4 digger logs were installed, a large quantity of debris and litter including 17 shopping carts were removed, and major bank stabilization work was undertaken using anchored logs and riprap. |
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2010 |
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The Cobequid Salmon Association (CSA) has been active in Colchester County for a number of decades. The group's goals are to protect, conserve and enhance Atlantic salmon populations, and to maintain the habitat of the salmonid streams that flow into Cobequid Bay. |
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Three digger logs, 2 rock sills, 2 large deflectors and 3 smaller deflectors were installed in a 500m stretch of the stream. One previously installed digger log as well as one deflector were repaired. Quarry rock was used to stabilize a 108m long eroding bank, and 475 spruce and pine trees were planted to restore riparian zone vegetation in the same area. During the months of May through October, water samples were taken at four sites once a week to measure water quality in the stream. |
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2010 |
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The goal of the Cumberland County River Enhancement Association (CCREA) is to enhance fish habitat in the various watersheds of Cumberland County |
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To improve bank stability and riparian areas along a 500m stretch of the main channel of River Philip, 16 root wads and 12 boulder groupings were installed. Armor stoning, sod replacement, and approximately 10,000 willow and 300 mixed hard and soft wood trees were planted. In Black River, 20 brush mats were installed along a 600m stretch to prevent erosion and siltation. On Polly Brook, 12 brush mats were installed along a 612m stretch to prevent erosion and siltation. On Tide Mill Brook, an old water control structure was removed, grass seeding was carried out along the banks and 2000 willow stakes were planted. On the 2nd River, the remnants of an abandoned dam were removed, and a by-pass fish ladder was installed to open up access to 7 linear kms of habitat. |
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2010 |
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The Eskasoni Fish and Wildlife Commission (EFWC) was organized and established in the early 1990’s. EFWC is devoted to conducting marine research in the Bras d’Or Lakes, and is involved in various activities including fisheries management research, habitat enhancement, stream restoration, and broodstock enhancement projects. |
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MacIntosh’s Brook, McGillvary Brook, Gillis Brook, Benacadie Brook and Breac Brook were all assessed and monitored for excess natural debris and garbage buildup. More than 2.4 linear km of stream habitat (Qamsipuk – 1.3 km; Christmas Brook - .5 km and Sylliboy’s Brook - .7 km) were cleared of excessive debris to ensure good water flow, aid in fish passage and improve fish habitat while preventing flooding. |
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2010 |
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The Friends of the Pugwash Estuary (FOPE) is a volunteer association dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the Pugwash River and Pugwash Estuary environment. |
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FOPE installed several habitat structures in Patton Brook, including 18 digger logs and 5 deflectors, to improve in-stream habitat. Four natural pools were also deepened and enhanced. |
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2010 |
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Habitat Unlimited is a volunteer society that has been active in the Antigonish area for a number of years, employing students to carry out numerous stream restoration projects and other activities for the benefit of the environment. |
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On Cameron's Brook, 2 digger logs with large deflectors, 3 deflectors, and 3 bank habitat cover devices were installed along a 360m stretch. A 17.5m long bank was stabilized using logs and rocks. On Brierly Brook, 5 digger logs with deflectors, 5 deflectors and one 53ft x 4ft cover device were installed. A combination of machinery use, hand-rocking and tree planting was used to rock 165m of eroding banks in 8 locations. On the Right's River, 15 digger logs with deflectors, 1 small deflector and 1 large deflector was installed. A 26m eroding bank was rocked. On the main stem of the West River, approximately 295m of eroding bank was stabilized using machinery-placed rock, and trees and willow cuttings. Finally, on an unnamed tributary to the West River, a 60m long swale was reshaped into a proper stream channel to provide stream habitat. |
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2010 |
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The LaHave River Salmon Association (LRSA) is dedicated to the conservation of the Atlantic salmon on the LaHave River and the protection of the LaHave River watershed. |
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Approximately 800 meters of cattle fencing was installed to create 10,500 square meters of new riparian area along Crooked Brook. Approximately 350 meters of fencing was installed to create 5,800 square meters of riparian area along Rhodenizer Brook. Educational and promotional materials were produced and these materials were exhibited and explained to the community at various events during the summer. |
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2010 |
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The Mabou and District Community Development Association (MDCDA ) conducts a wide variety of activities and is dedicated to the protection and improved quality of the Mabou Harbour watershed and its tributaries |
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On Shea's Brook, 6 structures (digger logs and deflectors) were installed in a 360m stretch, and some bank armour-stoning was undertaken to prevent erosion. On MacQuarrie's Brook, 20 structures (digger logs and deflectors) were installed in a 600m stretch. In More Brook, 6 digger logs were installed in a 200m stretch. And in Maramichi Brook, 20 structures (digger logs and deflectors) were installed in a 700m long stretch. Debris jams in various locations were cleared to improve fish passage. Water quality monitoring and sedimentation sampling was carried out for 8 weeks during the summer on various tributaries |
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Completed |
2010 |
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The Margaree Salmon Association (MSA) was established in 1982 and is a volunteer non-profit organization, dedicated to the conservation, protection and enhancement of Atlantic salmon, trout and their habitat. |
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In 2010 on Big Brook, 11 new deflectors were installed, and an inspection of already existing structures was carried out. Tree revetments, crib work, and bank rocking was completed on a 45m stretch of the brook. On Lake o' Law Brook and Watson's Brook, maintenance and repair of previously installed structures was carried out and large debris jams were removed to improve fish passage. An inventory of work completed to date was started, detailing location and condition of tributary structures. During 2011 MSA will be continuing work in the Maragree River watershed. Work is to include the repair, restoration and installation of armour rock, tree revetments and flow diverters on Big Brook and Lake O Law Brook, repair of cribworks on the main stem of the Northeast Margaree River, and preliminary surveying of Nile Brook to determine what is required to re-establish suitable spawning habitat. |
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Group Website: www.merseytobeatic.ca
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2010 |
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The North Colchester River Restoration Association (NCRRA) has been active since 1999. The group is dedicated to improving freshwater salmonid habitat in the watersheds of North Colchester County. |
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17 digger logs and 3 rock-filled wing deflectors were installed in a 310m long section of the river to improve instream habitat. The bank in the same area was armour-stoned to improve bank stability. Maintenance of previously installed structures in the river was also completed. |
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