Freshet Charts – May 2nd – Update
Thanks to Lane Bishop, we’re continuing to keep a close watch on water levels in the Belleisle area as the 2025 freshet progresses.
Category: Environment
Freshet Charts – April 4th Update
Thanks to Lane Bishop, we’re continuing to keep a close watch on water levels in the Belleisle area as the 2025 freshet progresses.
First Freshet Plots for 2025
Folks it’s that time of year when we keep an eagle eye on the river. Again this year a big thanks to Lane Bishop who has kindly provided us with his water level plots for the 2025 freshet.
Plant Your Bank
Free Trees & Shrubs!!! The BWC with support from the New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund and the World Wildlife Fund Canada is excited to announce our 2023 Plant Your Bank Too project.The ‘Belleisle Plant Your Bank Too’ project is focused on engaging with local landowners and community members to assist you with planting native trees and […]
Winter Salt Use
Winter Salt Use Travelling safely on winter roads is important to all of us – and we can keep our roads and sidewalks ice-free while not degrading water quality, aquatic habitats, and infrastructure in the process. Community members and government departments need to work together to reduce salt use, find alternatives, and stop the pollution […]
Road Salt Sampling
Salt Water Testing Did you know… After some winter storms salt levels in New Brunswick’s watercourses can reach 35 parts per thousand that’s the same amount of salt that’s in the ocean! Increased salt levels in streams can contaminate aquatic habitats, harm aquatic life, and make it tough for wildlife to find clean, safe drinking […]
Belleisle Marsh Road Salt Sampling
Belleisle Marsh Road Salt Sampling The BWC has teamed up again with Miss. Giddens Grade 9 Science Class from BRHS to continue to learn about how road salt affects Belleisle Marsh. The students were out in the marsh the other day and will be collecting and testing water samples throughout the winter and learning about […]
