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Williams Lake Conservation Company

Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake

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100th Birthday of WLCC Founder Ken Hall Marked

admin May 14, 2020 Call for Support, Conservation, Event
100th Birthday of WLCC Founder Ken Hall Marked

Today (May 14, 2020) would be the 100th birthday of one of the founding fathers of the WLCC – Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Hall.

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Ecology Action Centre Earth Day 2020

admin April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 Conservation, Media, Reports & Studies
Ecology Action Centre logo

On Earth Day  the Ecology Action Centre hosted several online presentations. The first presentation is of local interest to us. It discusses Halifax’s urban wilderness areas and mentions our new Shaw Wilderness Park in the Williams Lake backlands.

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Williams Lake Ducks Seek Shelter on Land

admin April 24, 2020 Media, Reports & Studies
Weather Map of Williams Lake

“… this morning they were so disoriented, they flew out of the water and took refuge on the lawn, which is something they normally never do.”

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Kayaking for Trash

admin April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 Conservation
Kayaking for Trash

Collecting trash and debris that collects along the shoreline adds purpose to the exercise and improves the views of the coves and islands that we enjoy!

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What’s Buzzing around Williams Lake?

admin April 1, 2020March 19, 2022 Event, Notices
What’s Buzzing around Williams Lake?

If you’ve been walking in the woods around Williams Lake lately, you may have noticed a certain buzz in the air. It’s not your imagination, and no – mosquito season hasn’t started early.

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