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Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake

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Bird Watching Hikes – Spring 2023

admin June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 Notices
Birdwatchers on hike

Dozens of colourful birds were sighted by enthusiastic, newbie bird watchers on our spring series of educational bird-tours. Fulton Lavender, WLCC’s bird guide, identified birds and explained what to look for when identifying birds.

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Open water lake swimmers

admin May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 Media, Recreation
Open water lake course

Looking for a unique natural high that lowers your stress level, boosts your immune system, improves circulation, burns calories, and feels like champagne running through your veins? Try a spring plunge in the frigid, open waters of Williams Lake!

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WLCC Newsletter 2023

admin May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 Conservation, Event, Media, Meetings, Notices, Reports & Studies, Watershed, Wildlife, Williams Lake Dam
Newsletter 2023 image

In the leadup to the WLCC Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, May 23rd our annual Newsletter has been published. See the details here.

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WLCC Annual General Meeting 2023

admin May 6, 2023May 6, 2023 Event, Meetings, Notices, Reports & Studies, Watershed, Wildlife
View of Williams Lake from the causeway

A warm welcome is extended to all, to attend the Williams Lake Conservation Company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), to be held on: Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

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Families donate property to protect the Backlands

admin April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 Conservation, Flora & Fauna, Notices, Watershed, Wildlife
NS Nature Trust newly protected lands in the Backlands

The Backlands Coalition and the Nova Scotia Nature Trust hosted an event at the Purcell’s Cove Social Club recently to celebrate and thank four families who had donated their lands in the Backlands to the Nova Scotia Nature Trust (NSNT.)

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