Potential Blue-green Algal Bloom in Williams lake NS
Microscopic examination of a water sample taken this afternoon near Wyndrock Drive and Litchfield Crescent, is consistent with a blue-green algal bloom.
How Low Can We Go?
Williams Lake levels have begun their summer decline. The level was measured as 60 cm below the top of the dam yesterday. This is lower than the level recorded on the same day in 13 out of previous 19 years.
photo: Melanie Dobson
WLCC Newsletter 2021 Available for Download
Our 2021 annual Newsletter is now available! It includes updates on the dam & water level issues, land rezoning that would affect the watershed, and an invitation for members and volunteers.
Halifax and West Community Council consider the recent HRM staff report on the Church of Christ Lands
The zoning of sensitive lands land owned by The Church of Christ Development Company were the subject of a meeting of the Halifax and West Community Council last night.
Which Way Does the Water Flow?
Which way does the water flow? The Williams Lake Watershed is surprisingly extensive, reaching from far north along Dunbrack Street (formerly Northwest Arm Drive), west and south into Spryfield, and beyond the Shaw Wilderness Park on the south and east end of the lake.