July 18, 2025
Hey everyone! We are back with another riveting blog update for you on the goings on from this week.
Monday, the crew started off with stream restoration on the eastern side of Westmoreland river. The team also worked on invasive species removal above Ives Pond in Tryon. Tuesday, went similarly with a heavy focus on stream restoration on DeSable river and invasive removal. The team also placed five amphibian boards around the watershed, in order to keep track of what amphibian species may be present within the ecosystem. Salamanders and frogs are a good bioindicator for healthy ecosystems.
Wednesday, the team worked on steam restoration around the western section of Westmoreland river, and constructed brushmats within the DeSable river. Thursday, the crew worked on park maintenance. Tree and shrub planting grounds maintenance for the Amar project was done as well. Maintenance was performed on the Lord’s Pond bridge, we replaced the hinges so hopefully the platform won’t float off the ramp again next year:). A large patch of knotweed was re-tarped for the second year in efforts to stunt its growth and control it in Augustine Cove.
Friday, the team revisited the western side of Westmoreland river and continued with restoration efforts. Invasive species removal was also done accordingly throughout the day.
Amar planting grounds maintenance was continued, in order to enhance survival of planted trees and shrubs. Pollinator garden maintenance was performed at Lord’s and Linden’s ponds.
Our 2025 Swim for the South Shore is live! If you’ve been before, we hope you come again! And if you haven’t been before, we have a 0.5 km option, and a 1 km option this year. Please join us for our annual fundraising event with live music and local prizes! Register here and feel free to reach out to sswaprojects@gmail.com with any questions.
-Love SSWA
