Recent rains restore lake water levels
From an historic low in October to the current level of 20 cm over the top of the dam, Williams Lake is back!!
A Natural Classroom
The Williams Lake Conservation Company (WLCC) has been involved with the health and preservation of Williams Lake and its watershed since 1968. Today, we continue to see university students, supervised by some of our WLCC academics, studying, testing, researching and contributing their findings to our continuing efforts to protect the lake and its watershed.
UPDATE: Rezoning of 48-50 Old Sambro Road (Case #22890) defeated
Halifax & West Community Council last night rejected the motion to ‘upzone’ the properties at 48 & 50 Old Sambro Road from R2 to R3. This defeat prevents R3 zoning which would have allowed a three story apartment building with underground parking next to Governors Brook and Catamaran Ponds which flow into Colpitt Lake and on down to Williams Lake.
Love Your Lake
Healthy shorelines are vital to healthy lakes. “Love Your Lake” (LYL) is a voluntary assessment and stewardship program for owners of properties on lakes. It promotes healthy shorelines and provides information on smart land management choices that will improve water quality, preserve wildlife habitat and support the vitality of their lake.
Risk advisory for Williams Lake Beach at Cunard Pond has been lifted
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the blue-green algae risk advisory previously in effect for Williams Lake Beach in Cunard Pond has been lifted.