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Williams Lake Conservation Company

Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake

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Chebucto News: Williams Lake Watershed in Crisis

admin March 3, 2021March 9, 2021 Conservation, Media, Reports & Studies, Watershed
Watershed Map

“A tipping point has been reached. Any further development would likely push the lake past its capacity to survive as a lake.”

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Backlands Spring Migration: Peregrine Falcon

admin March 1, 2021July 6, 2021 Conservation, Reports & Studies, Wildlife
Peregrin Falcon in Flight

The Purcell’s Cove Backlands are a “Flyway Corridor” for raptors and many other migrating birds, coming back to the Williams Lake area.

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Where did you find Bruce the Dog?

admin February 27, 2021April 30, 2021 Poll
Bruce the Dog

Poll: Bruce the Dog first appeared on one of our Social Media pages. Where did you find him?

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An Open Letter from Michele Raymond RE Catamaran Ponds Rezoning

admin February 24, 2021February 25, 2021 Call for Support, Conservation, Watershed, Wildlife
HRM rezoning sign

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

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Sambro Road Rezoning: HRM Survey Due Fri Feb 26

admin February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 Call for Support, Conservation, Watershed, Wildlife
Catamaran Ponds Aerial

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]

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