The Backlands Urban Wilderness Park (Shaw Wilderness Park)

The Urban Wilderness proposal is at last moving forward quickly towards a positive outcome.
Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake

The Urban Wilderness proposal is at last moving forward quickly towards a positive outcome.

Public consultations are to begin next month on the Williams Lake/Purcells Cove Backlands… See Halifax Metro story here.
![An Open Letter on the Proposed site for JL Ilsey High School off Williams Lake Road [SEE UPDATE] An Open Letter on the Proposed site for JL Ilsey High School off Williams Lake Road [SEE UPDATE]](https://williamslakecc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Site7-710x300.jpg)
It has come to the attention of the WLCC executive that one of the eight proposed sites for the new high school is off Williams Lake Road. The siting of the school on Williams Lake Road would have negative consequences on the Lake. SEE JULY 13 UPDATE.

Our June 2017 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 Tuesday, June 6th.

Spring is in full swing, and the ducklings are on the lake. Time for our Annual General Meeting! As usual, we’ve booked our room at the Captain William Spry Community Centre, and all are welcome! Find out the latest news, and share information about wildlife, water quality, and more.
Join us to learn about Willliams Lake, and hear updates on the Nature Conservancy of Canada proposal to preserve the Backlands as an urban wilderness park.