The Backlands Coalition

An article in The Coast describes the context in which the letter from developers was brought forth at the last Regional Council meeting. Regional Council will discuss this at the next meeting (Tuesday Feb 25th), so let your councilor know how you feel!

The Williams Lake Conservation Company has issued a report which documents the plant communities of the Williams Lake backlands. Prominent amongst them: the rare, Jack Pine/Broom Crowberry barrens. “While the survey focused on these lands, many of the findings apply to the larger Purcell’s Cove Backlands. It is noteworthy that the authors advance some novel perspectives on the ecological values of the area. The issues of fire management and wetland protection require attention and discussion by the larger community” says Kathleen Hall of the WLCC. View Summary/Download Report (30 MB)

Please help us launch the Backlands Coalition by attending this benefit concert:
Jennah Barry @ The Urban Barn
Friday, February 21 at 6:00pm
The Urban Barn,
24 Oceanview Drive,
Purcell’s Cove, NS

The latest & likely the final version of the Regional Plan +5 will be given first reading and a public hearing scheduled tomorrow (Feb 11th) at Regional Council. See Agenda. Amongst the documents available on the website is Attachment I: Letter from Mr. Peter M. Rigers, Q. C., McInnes Cooper Lawyers, on behalf of 10 property owners who abut Purcell’s Cove Road (291 Kb) in which they are requesting that “the subject properties be re-designated from “Urban Reserve” to “Urban Commuter”… Stay Tuned!

We’re just getting underway. Please explore the developing website.

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