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Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake

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Skip the Raking and Leave the Leaves

admin October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 Conservation, Wildlife
Skip the Raking and Leave the Leaves

Dan Kraus, NCC senior conservation biologist, says “leaving the leaves” is a small act of backyard nature conservation that can make a big difference for native pollinators, birds and other wildlife. [And don’t even talk to me about leaf blowers! -Webmaster]

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Future Halifax Wilderness Park gets $1 million boost from Feds

admin August 21, 2019October 13, 2019 Call for Support, Conservation, Notices
Announcement of funding for wilderness park by federal government

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is closer to creating a new public park and nature reserve in Halifax thanks to a $1 million contribution from the Government of Canada.

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Williams Lake Catfish with Their Young (Kittyfish?)

admin July 20, 2019 Wildlife
Williams Lake Catfish with Their Young (Kittyfish?)

Two catfish were spotted with their young (the dark cluster in the lower left) recently in the shallows off Wyndrock Drive.

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Happy Canada Day!

admin July 1, 2019July 5, 2020 Event, Wildlife
Beaver

Happy Canada Day, Williams Lake!

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WLCC Newsletter 2019 Available for Download

admin June 5, 2019June 5, 2019 Meetings, Notices
Williams Lake at Sunset

Our June 2019 Newsletter is now available! It includes an invitation for any member of the public with an interest in Williams Lake and its Backlands to attend the Annual General Meeting on Monday, June 17th.

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Drone flight over Williams & Colpitt Lakes by David Fraser, 2016

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