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Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake

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Flock to Urban Farm for Sparrows, Hawks, and Doves

admin July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 Event, Notices, Press Release, Wildlife
Boy with Binoculars

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.

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How Low Can We Go?

admin July 13, 2021July 15, 2021 Conservation, Reports & Studies, Watershed
Williams Lake Dam 1 July 2021

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

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Backlands Spring Migration – Yellowthroat

admin July 13, 2021July 6, 2021 Conservation, Reports & Studies, Wildlife
Common Yellowthroat

In our continuing series featuring birds sighted in the Backlands, we focus today on a member of the warbler family.

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Backlands Spring Migration – Golden Eagle

admin July 6, 2021July 6, 2021 Conservation, Reports & Studies, Wildlife
Golden Eagle

In our continuing series featuring birds sighted in the Backlands, we focus today on a major bird of prey: the Golden Eagle.

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Chronicle-Herald: Dartmouth MLAs say Step up, take care of lakes

admin June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 Notices
Yellow Heart Lake Weed

Dartmouth MLAs call for Environment Department to ‘step up, take care’ of lakes: ‘The MLAs would like to see an urban lake commission or agency, with representation from all three levels of government, advocates, community groups and residents, struck to act as a “central clearinghouse of responsibility and expertise,” ‘ (photo: Tim Krochak)

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