Backlands Spring Migration: Peregrine Falcon
The Purcell’s Cove Backlands are a “Flyway Corridor” for raptors and many other migrating birds, coming back to the Williams Lake area.
An Open Letter from Michele Raymond RE Catamaran Ponds Rezoning
An open letter from Michele Raymond to HRM Planner Jennifer Chapman in opposition to proposed rezoning of property adjacent to Catamaran Ponds, a critical part of the Williams Lake and Colpitt Lake watershed
Sambro Road Rezoning: HRM Survey Due Fri Feb 26
Spryfield residents and neighbourhoods surrounding Catamaran Ponds are being asked to provide HRM with their input about the proposed 13-unit, 4-storey apartment complex to be built on the small lot next to the ponds. DEADLINE FRI. 26 FEB 2021. [Aerial: Darren Talbot]
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]
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.