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Williams Lake Conservation Company

Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake

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Guess who’s hunting around Williams Lake?

Leslie September 12, 2016 Wildlife

After listening to several ducks quacking a steady stream of warning calls, I was about to close the window when I spotted a slinky shape moving with lithe grace over the rocks near shore.  The creature moved swiftly and surely,

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Backlands Coalition Open House Shows Widespread Support

admin September 1, 2016September 12, 2016 Meetings

The Open House & Information Session was extremely successful. Read about it and let your voice by heard by clicking the link at the bottom of the Urban Wilderness Park site article.

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Tuesday, August 30, 6:30 pm at Captain William Spry Centre: Information about proposed Backlands park

admin August 22, 2016August 22, 2016 Meetings

Join us Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 6:30 pm at Captain William Spry Centre, when the Williams Lake Conservation Company hosts an evening Open House / Information Evening about the opportunity we have to secure a significant portion of the

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Once in a Lifetime

admin July 29, 2016June 21, 2020 Call for Support, Conservation, Notices
Once in a Lifetime

We have a rare opportunity right now to preserve 379 acres of pristine urban wilderness. The Purcell’s Cove Backlands— bordering on Williams and Colpitt Lakes—are located less than five kilometres from downtown Halifax.

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Update – Purcell’s Cove Backlands / Urban Wilderness Park

admin July 29, 2016August 11, 2016 Notices

Update: Purcell’s Cove Backlands / Urban Wilderness Park Posted on July 29, 2016 by admin Hello everybody, I am sure you are all wondering about the progress of The Shaw Group / Nature Conservancy of Canada’s incredible proposalregarding the largest privately owned piece in

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