Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake
Read all the latest news…
* Build Nova Scotia Takes Lead in Replacing the Williams Lake Dam,
* Our Bird Friendly Watershed,
* Spotlight on Spryfield: a series of speakers and events by local experts on our unique natural environment in Spryfield,
* What Happens Next to the former Church of Christ Lands next to Shaw Wilderness Park?
* Regional Municipal Plan Update, Invasive Plant Removal,
* and the Cunard Conservation Crew at a local school.
Happy Earth Day, Williams Lake!
Still a bit too cold for a swim, so celebrate with a song…
(Note: This page has been entirely recycled from 2018 material!)
The Backlands Suites art exhibit is an exceptional glimpse into the many stunning and diverse natural areas tucked into the landscapes found in the Backlands in Spryfield. These natural “suites” are framed by the Purcell’s Cove Road and the Herring Cove Road from Power’s Pond to Williams Lake Road and cover 1,350 hectares of unique forests, sculpted granite barrens and rare ecosystems.
Minister Kim Masland of Nova Scotia Department of Public Works announced that Build Nova Scotia will construct a new dam on Williams Lake and save this popular, well-loved, HRM lake.
People living around and downstream from Williams Lake in Halifax and their properties will be safer with the Province’s construction of a new dam.The replacement dam will be built to environmental standards that support protection of the lake’s ecosystem and