Underwater Cave System May Explain Drop in Lake Level
After a long Winter, Spring is finally here, and it’s time to reveal a discovery made by accident last Fall on Williams Lake. It all started during routine water testing in late October…
Ducks Unlimited Wetland Report 2020
In August 2020 Ducks Unlimited Canada published their report on the wetlands on the Church of Christ Development Ltd. adjacent to the Shaw Wilderness Park on the shores of Williams Lake.
Old Sambro Road. Dangerous Deer Crossing
The small lot at 48-50 Old Sambro Road is an important wildlife corridor. The vacant lot is a gateway for animals to move safely from Long Lake to Governors Brook to McIntosh Run and through to the Purcell’s Cove backlands. A 3-story, 13 unit apartment building would block this corridor. [Wildlife cross busy intersection to get to 48-50 Old Sambro Road. Photo: Ronnie Boutilier]
Big Issues with a Small Lot in Spryfield
UPDATE: The HRM Staff Report on re-zoning of 48-50 Old Sambro Road has been published. The WLCC is very concerned that our issues have not be properly addressed in the Report. We are preparing a draft response to be filed with the Clerks office no later than Monday as the matter proceeds to Halifax and West Community Council this Tuesday at 6 pm.
Catamaran Pond’s Wetlands at risk
The Williams Lake Conservation Conservation Company (WLCC) is asking for your support. A proposed zoning change in the area of Catamaran Ponds, Spryfield, is under consideration by the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). On behalf of Halifax residents who enjoy these lakes, the WLCC is raising the issue of how development next to the ponds will degrade water quality and disrupt water flow to the lakes.