We are a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and restoring the south shore’s watersheds through community-based initiatives, scientific research, and innovative conservation practices.
Monitor water resources
Invasive species management
Native planting initiatives
Stream restoration
Habitat enhancement
Community projects
Watershed Technician Ian MacNevin preparing fish cover
Workshops & events
Technical assistance
Native species
Environmental assessment
Funding opportunities
Watershed Technician Jean-Luc, assessing a stream
March 31, 2026
Deadline for submissions March 31st, 2026.
Photos must be taken anywhere within the SSWA regional boundary. SSWA covers the following five watersheds: DeSable River, Westmoreland River, Tryon River, Augustine Cove- Cape Traverse, and Seven Mile Bay. See map.
More information can be found on our
Photo Contest Page.
We are excited to be putting this event on for another year, so please submit your best photos! The categories are Land, Water, Wildlife, and Close Ups.
Photos will be judged by a professional photographer anonymously.
Email sswawildlife@gmail.com with any questions.

This project improved fish passage at the head of tide on the east branch of the Westmoreland River, opening up fish habitat and eliminating
See more...

This project aims to reduce anoxia in the DeSable Estuary and improve salt marsh extent as well. This year is the final of this project!
See more...
