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Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake

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McIntosh Run Trails Opening Sept. 25th

admin September 21, 2017September 21, 2017 Notices
McIntosh Run Trails Opening Sept. 25th

The McIntosh Run Watershed Association (MRWA) is pleased to announce the official opening of the first 2 km of singletrack trails in the McIntosh Run Trail System. Join us for ribbon-cutting and trail tours (hiking and biking) on Monday September 25th at 6:00 pm at the Norawarren Drive Park in Herring Cove.

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The Backlands Urban Wilderness Park (Shaw Wilderness Park)

admin September 7, 2017September 8, 2017 Notices
The Backlands Urban Wilderness Park (Shaw Wilderness Park)

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

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Update on Williams Lake/Purcells Cove Backlands Park

admin July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 Notices
Update on Williams Lake/Purcells Cove Backlands Park

Public consultations are to begin next month on the Williams Lake/Purcells Cove Backlands… See Halifax Metro story here.

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An Open Letter on the Proposed site for JL Ilsey High School off Williams Lake Road [SEE UPDATE]

admin June 12, 2017July 24, 2017 Notices
An Open Letter on the Proposed site for JL Ilsey High School off Williams Lake Road [SEE UPDATE]

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.

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WLCC Newsletter 2017 Available for Download

admin May 30, 2017May 31, 2018 Notices
WLCC Newsletter 2017 Available for Download

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.

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