News

Welcome to our News section! Here you will find links for our newsletter, Tidings, as well as info about our upcoming and past events.

Finton MacKinnon, 2024

Tidings

Tidings is our quarterly newsletter, providing information on our work in the watersheds of the south shore. Reports on special projects, restoration efforts, community events, and more can be found here.

Latest Edition - Winter 25/26

Events

2026 Swim for the South Shore

August 15, 2026

As in previous years, we will be hosting our swim at the Victoria-By-The-Sea public beach, where swimmers can choose to participate in a 0.5 or 1.0 km race to the designated marker and back. Prizes from generous donors will be up for grabs for our top swimmers, top teams, and top fundraisers. For those who wish to keep their feet dry, there will be live music and refreshments to enjoy while cheering on the racers! The race starts at 12 pm, with check in at 11. Hope to see you there!

Register at this link or email sswaprojects@gmail.com with any questions.

2026 Art in the Park

June 26, 2026

Art, lawn games, and light refreshments from 1-3 pm on June 26, 2026, held in Linden Hill Pond Park.

2026 Photo Contest

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.