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Work to Begin on New Williams Lake Dam 17Jun2026

Posted on June 17, 2026 by admin

By: Cathy Vaughan Reprinted with permission from Chebucto News Construction on the long-anticipated replacement of the Williams Lake dam is set to begin this June, marking a major milestone in efforts to enhance safety for people living in the area, … Continue reading →

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Backlands Coalition: Please add your voice to help protect nearly HALF of the Halifax Backlands 5June2026

Posted on June 5, 2026 by admin

From the Backlands Coalition today Help! 5 mins of your time today could help protect a huge piece of the Halifax Backlands Wilderness! In a News Release issued on Wednesday 27 May, 2026, the Nova Scotia Government (Environment and Climate … Continue reading →

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Williams Lake levels lowered temporarily 28May2026

Posted on May 28, 2026 by admin

For Updates, see Williams Lake Dam page By: Cathy Vaughan As part of the construction phases of the new dam on Williams Lake, the water level will be temporarily adjusted to accommodate the installation of the coffer dam. This is … Continue reading →

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505 ha of Crown lands in the Backlands under consideration for formal protection, feedback sought 27May2026

Posted on May 27, 2026 by admin

In a News Release issued today, the NS Gov: Environment and Climate Change announced protection of “836 hectares of Nova Scotia’s land and water, and 5.2 kilometres of its coastline” AND opening of consultation on  “13 proposed new or expanded … Continue reading →

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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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Bird Watching Events in the Backlands May 8 to May 17, 2026

Posted on April 29, 2026 by admin

May 8, 8-9:30: Clark Kent Trail May 10, 10-11:30: Osprey Ridge Trail May 15, 8:30-10: Norawarren Trail May 17, 10-11:30: Clark Kent Trail Space is limited, ‘Must register with Halifax Public Libraries

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Nova Scotia Provincial Bird returns to the Backlands! 16Apr2026

Posted on April 16, 2026 by admin

Report from Joshua Barss Donham,  Apr 14, 2026: Thursday, April 9th, Fulton and I saw an Osprey over the McIntosh Run at Princeton flying in the direction of Osprey Ridge. Today, Taiya and I witnessed the Princeton Ave Osprey’s return … Continue reading →

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Keep an eye out for the first flowers in the Backlands 11Apr2026

Posted on April 11, 2026 by admin

Broom crowberry, Corema conradii, Nova Scotia’s earliest flowering native species after skunk cabbage, is now or will soon be in flower in the Backlands! We know that courtesy of Joshua Barss Donham who took these pics in the Backlands one … 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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447 iNaturalist eyes on the Backlands 16Feb2026

Posted on February 16, 2026 by admin

After Bev Wigney made a post “22,429 iNaturalist Eyes on Nova Scotia“, I was prompted to find out how many such eyes there are on the Backlands. I set up an iNaturalist “Project” – “Halifax NS Backlands” – on April … Continue reading →

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