The Residential Naturalization Network was developed to promote stewardship practices to increase storm water infiltration and reduce runoff. Storm surge is a major threat to aquatic habitat of the Little Sackville River, a suburban stream which winds through Lower Sackville. Storm sewers quickly carry run off from streets, parking lots, driveways, roofs, and lawns into storm sewers which feed directly into the river.
Storm surge is accentuated compared to conditions prior to development.
Soils and Topography in Bedford and Sackville The Sackville and Little Sackville River passing through Bedford and Sackville are surrounded by extensive glacial deposits and drumlin hills. The predominant soil is Wolfville Series, a high silt and clay loam, agriculturally excellent but extremely erodible. Prior to intensive development, which began in the 1960's, the area was primarily forested. Managing Suburban Storm Surge Storm surge management in urban areas is multifaceted and requires long term attention at the residential as well as municipal level. Such practices will increase development costs.