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Williams Lake Conservation Company

Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake

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Work begins on new dam

admin May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 Conservation, Notices, Press Release, Watershed, Williams Lake Dam
BuildNS picture of old dam

With the ice finally giving way to spring, work is beginning on the much-anticipated new Williams Lake Dam.

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Happy Earth Day, Williams Lake!

admin April 22, 2026April 21, 2026 Conservation, Event, Flora & Fauna, Media, Notices, Recreation, Watershed, Wildlife
Lake mirrors clouds

Happy Earth Day, Williams Lake!
Still a bit too cold for a swim, so celebrate with a song… just visit the post.
(Note: This page has been entirely recycled from 2018 material!)

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New Opportunities from New Dam

admin April 1, 2026April 2, 2026 Conservation, Flora & Fauna, Notices, Wildlife, Williams Lake Dam
American Eel close up

This year will see the completion of a new Williams Lake dam that will keep the lake’s water at historic levels. Because the new dam will keep water levels high, it is now possible to breed eels in the lake – and that is exactly what is planned.

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Springing into action on the dam

admin March 14, 2026March 28, 2026 Event, Notices, Press Release, Water Levels, Water Quality, Williams Lake Dam
Williams Lake Dam before replacement

Winter is coming to a close which means work will resume soon on replacing the Williams Lake Dam.

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Bouldering in the Shaw Wilderness Park

admin January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 Recreation
Squadron Rock, Shaw Wilderness Park. Photo: Climb Nova Scotia

Bouldering is a fitness thing! This sport will test your physical energy and endurance, build upper body and core strength as well as challenge your ability to focus, problem-solve and control your emotions.

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