Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake
A potential blue-green algal bloom that appeared in Williams Lake on Sunday July 18th has now cleared. The bloom was limited to a stretch of shoreline near the junction of Wyndrock Drive and Litchfield Crescent. A local resident alerted the Williams Lake Conservation Company (WLCC) and contacted the provincial Department of Environment.
Microscopic examination of a water sample taken this afternoon near Wyndrock Drive and Litchfield Crescent, is consistent with a blue-green algal bloom.
The Williams Lake Conservation Company (WLCC), the Urban Farm Museum Society of Spryfield (UFMSS) and the Backlands Coalition are working together on a new project named “Sparrows Hawks & Doves.” Come to the Urban Farm to join in celebrating the project and help raise awareness of our birds.
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
In our continuing series featuring birds sighted in the Backlands, we focus today on a member of the warbler family.