Clean Annapolis River Project - Annapolis Royal

CARP is always looking for volunteers. Please let us know your area of interest and we will try to get you involved!

Flooded Forests
34 Relic riparian old growth Acadian forest sites were assessed for conservation during the summer and fall of 2010. A conservation plan was then developed based on a number of criteria on a site-by-site basis. Starting in the spring of 2011, CARP will be working to contact the owners of these sites to promote conservation options (e.g stewardship agreements, land purchase or conservation easements).

Invasive Alien Plants in the Annapolis Valley
Little work on invasive alien terrestrial plants had previously been conducted in this area, so in 2006, CARP saw an opportunity to conduct research on local problematic plant species, and use this knowledge to engage local communities. The goal of this work was to minimize the risk and impact of invasive alien plants on the human and natural environments of the Annapolis Valley, and in doing so, contribute to the goals of Canada's national invasive species strategy.

Annapolis Watershed Salt Marsh Evaluation
The goal of this 2005 project was to identify and evaluate existing tidal barriers to salt marshes in and around the Annapolis Basin, and to identify potential salt marsh restoration sites. This work is currently being built upon with a restoration feasibility study for the French Basin Marsh.

Riparian Habitat Stewardship
In 2003, CARP's Comprehensive Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) identified establishment of riparian buffer zones on livestock grazing lands as one of the priorities for environmental restoration and pollution prevention activities in the Annapolis River watershed. CARP works with landowners to improve riparian habitat on an ongoing, annual basis.

Integrated Watershed Management
Over the past few years, CARP has observed a number of issues which we believe are symptoms that water resources are not being well managed on a watershed scale (e.g. eutrophication, aquatic species at risk, groundwater contamination, diminishing water supplies for agriculture and municipal uses). These issues would seem to indicate that an integrated approach may be needed to address these and future challenges.

Community Monitoring - Invasive Fish Species
The introduction of non-native species into aquatic habitats threatens native species within our province. CARP is working with the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute to educate people at fishing derbies, exhibitions, and at popular fishing spots with posters, signs, and presentations to help prevent the introductive of invasive fish in the Mersey and Annapolis watersheds.

Managing Stormwater in Annapolis Royal
Managing Stormwater in Annapolis Royal (Managing Water Resources in a Climate Changed World: An Annapolis Pilot Project) focused on demonstrating creative storm and rainwater runoff management techniques. One of the goals of this project was to improve the quality of storm water before it enters other watercourses.

Annapolis Royal Energy Conservation Pilot Project
This is a communuity-based energy conservation plan. CARP assessed the energy use and resultant carbon dioxide emissions of the Town of Annapolis Royal. This is a way to identify areas where energy can be conserved. This project is a model by which other communities can base energy conservation projects around.

Monsters in the Marsh
Glossy Buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula) is an invasive deciduous tree that was introduced from Europe. It has established itself in the Annapolis Royal Marsh and French Basin Trail. As an invasive species it is reducing biodiversity by out-competing native plants. Monsters in the Marsh is a project that will try to reduce the presence of Glossy Buckthorn by removing it and replanting with natives.

Water Monitoring Programs in Atlantic Canada

Annapolis Habitat Enhancement Project - Project Report 2007
In 2003, Clean Annapolis River Project's (CARP) Comprehensive Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) identified establishment of riparian buffer zones on livestock grazing lands as one of the priorities for CARP's environmental restoration and pollution prevention activities in the Annapolis River watershed.

Water Monitoring Programs in Atlantic Canada
In the autumn of 2003, Clean Annapolis River Project undertook a survey of community-based water quality monitoring programs in Atlantic Canada. The purpose of this was to raise awareness of the types and extent of activities currently underway. It is hoped that this will provide a basis for the improved networking between these groups, Government, and other agencies.

Annapolis River Watershed Pesticide Inventory
This 2006 project determined the types and quantities of pesticides used in the Annapolis River watershed in order to gain a better understanding of pesticide usage patterns.

Operation SWIM
This was a volunteer-driven program that aimed to identify the sources of fecal coliform bacteria in the Annapolis River and its tributaries.

Climate Change Issues
Using meteorological data from Kentville and Greenwood, this project aimed to identify the problems that may arise from climate change in the Annapolis Valley.

Fish Habitat Restoration
Fish habitat restoration rehabilitates degraded or impaired fish habitat and/or water quality. Low-impact stream enhancement tools include in-stream structures such as digger logs, deflectors and brush fences.

On-Site Septic Systems
The goal of this project was to identify malfunctioning on-site septic systems and address the effects that they have on ground and surface waters.

Annapolis Atmosfarm Project
The Annapolis Atmosfarm Outreach Pilot Project was created to identify the greenhouse gases produced by agricultural practices.

Come From Away's
The goal of this project was to undertake, within the Annapolis River watershed, a research program to investigate elevated levels of ground-level ozone and to increase public awareness of air quality issues within the region.

"Gotta Have A Home"
The overall objective of the "Gotta Have A Home" Project was to increase nesting populations of selected species of birds and other animals in preferred areas of the Annapolis watershed.

Sustainable Agriculture
This outreach research project was implemented to assist local farmers with the identification and implementation of actions to improve environmental sustainability.

Froglands
Designed to help school groups in the Annapolis watershed area learn to conserve, protect and enhance wetlands.

Environmental Education
Seeing the need for education of the citizens of the watershed, CARP has developed several programs to reach out to the young (and not-so-young) as well as classroom curriculum for grades primary to grade 12.

Pollution Prevention
The overall goal of this project was to raise awareness about pollution prevention opportunities and to show individuals in the Annapolis watershed that they can develop a plan that works for their organization.

Water Friendly Living / Water Conservation
A program developed to increase the public's awareness of the benefits of water conservation and septic system maintenance.

Bay of Fundy Issues
The Fundy Issues is a publication series was an initiative of the Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Project (BOFEP), which highlights and describes environmental issues related to the Bay.

Dry Bog Research
The purpose of this Co-op position was to undertake research to define a dry bog, its ecology, and the role it may play in the hydrological regime of the Annapolis Valley.

Atlantic Ecosystems Initiatives Workshop
1998 workshop with the goal of enhancing the capacity of community based, multi-stakeholder organizations to utilize the growing community and government partnerships aimed at sustainability in Atlantic Canada.

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