Category Archives: Williams Lake

Build NS Message re: Access to Shaw Wilderness Park 7May2026

Posted on May 7, 2026 by admin

From Build NS (bolding inserted): “Please be advised entry to Shaw Wilderness Park off Purcells Cove Road will be temporarily closed starting Monday, May 11, to the public due to ongoing construction of the new dam. “The associated trail and … Continue reading →

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“Build Nova Scotia – spring action on the Williams Lake Dam” 14Mar2026

Posted on March 14, 2026 by admin

So reads the title for an informative post by Cathy Vaughan on the Williams Lake Conservation Company website. “Winter is coming to a close which means work will resume soon on replacing the Williams Lake Dam. “The first step is … Continue reading →

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Tues June 17, 2025: Williams Lake Conservation Co. AGM, about the Dam and more…

Posted on June 3, 2025 by admin

From WLCC: What a year this has been for the Williams Lake Conservation Company! Significantly, the provincial government has approved the spending required to replace our old and failing dam! Although certainly a highlight, this announcement is only one of … Continue reading →

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Etu’qamikejk Trail 14Jan2025

Posted on January 14, 2025 by admin

NCC/HRM (Nature Conservancy of Canada/Halifax Regional Municipality) have not yet made a formal announcement about the “Etu’qamikejk Trail” in the SWP (Shaw Wilderness Park)* but the signs have been up for a few months. I have been getting questions about … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia is investing almost $5 million for Williams Lake Dam Replacement 21Oct2021

Posted on October 21, 2024 by admin

From Nova Scotia News Release, 21 October 2024 (Build Nova Scotia, Public Works): “People living around and downstream from Williams Lake in Halifax and their properties will be safer with the Province’s construction of a new dam. “The replacement dam … Continue reading →

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Is Carolina Fanwort, an aggressive invasive aquatic plant, now in Williams Lake? 19May2024

Posted on May 16, 2024 by admin

UPDATE May 18, 2024: WLCC member Katharine Studholme conducted some follow-up investigation at one patch of new plants in Williams Lake, and is fairly certain it is NOT Carolina Fanwort “and may be a native milfoil.” We are sending identification … Continue reading →

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