Backlands Spring Migration: Long Eared Owl
Sighted in the “flyway corridor” of the Purcell’s Cove Backlands
Which Way Does the Water Flow?
Which way does the water flow? The Williams Lake Watershed is surprisingly extensive, reaching from far north along Dunbrack Street (formerly Northwest Arm Drive), west and south into Spryfield, and beyond the Shaw Wilderness Park on the south and east end of the lake.
Impact of Developments on the Williams Lake Watershed
Multiple significant housing developments have been built in the Williams Lake Watershed in the past 20 years, many of which have altered natural water courses. The amount of development has had a severe effect on Williams Lake. A tipping point has been reached. Any further development would likely push the lake past its capacity to survive.
WLCC Meets with Sambro Road Property Advisors
HALIFAX-April 2, 2021– On March 23 representatives of the WLCC met with Cesar Saleh of WM Fares Group and Ray Landry, a civil engineer with SDMM. Mr. Saleh explained to the WLCC that the Fares Group is advising RC Jane Properties, the owner and developer of 48-50 Sambro Road.
Underwater Cave System May Explain Drop in Lake Level
After a long Winter, Spring is finally here, and it’s time to reveal a discovery made by accident last Fall on Williams Lake. It all started during routine water testing in late October…