Williams Lake Ducks Seek Shelter on Land
“… this morning they were so disoriented, they flew out of the water and took refuge on the lawn, which is something they normally never do.”
Williams Lake Water Level Measurements for May to November 2017
This is a preliminary publication of Williams Lake Conservation Company’s water levels report for the 2017 season.
The graph shows changes in levels from May to October, for years 2005 and 2010-2017.
Salt-free diet for a healthy lake
Last Fall, just before the lake got it’s frosty covering, we were out on the water, taking samples as part of our yearly water quality assessments. At various times of the year we test things like temperature, acidity, and oxygen levels, but measuring salinity, or levels of salt, is one of the most important things we do.
CensusMapper shows Williams Lake area growth 2011-2016
According to CensusMapper, our part of HRM -which includes the Williams Lake watershed- has seen a 15.5% population growth between 2011 and 2016.
A History of the Williams Lake Dam Available
The history of the Williams Lake Dam from the 1700s up to the present has been added to the History and Culture section of our website.
From its early days as a conduit for the local forestry industry through the founding of the Williams Lake Conservation Company (WLCC) at the suggestion of the Nova Scotia Water Commission in 1968 the dam has been essential to the health of Williams Lake.