Williams Lake Conservation Company (Nova Scotia)
@williamslakecc.org
The WLCC was founded in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Sept 27, 1968 in order to promote the health of Williams Lake and its watershed for the benefit of all. Everyone who shares this objective is welcome as a member. https://williamslakecc.org/membership/
Colleen Jone's CBC item was shared widely on social media and drew much needed attention to the fallling levels at Williams Lake. Her efforts were in no small part responsible for the public awareness that has resulted in the work now being taken to replace the failing dam. /1
November 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Colleen Jone's CBC item was shared widely on social media and drew much needed attention to the fallling levels at Williams Lake. Her efforts were in no small part responsible for the public awareness that has resulted in the work now being taken to replace the failing dam. /1
Rare wildlife spotted in Williams Lake...
Happy Halloween, Williams Lake!
(The Water Sprite | Theodor Kittelsen | 1892)
Happy Halloween, Williams Lake!
(The Water Sprite | Theodor Kittelsen | 1892)
October 31, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Rare wildlife spotted in Williams Lake...
Happy Halloween, Williams Lake!
(The Water Sprite | Theodor Kittelsen | 1892)
Happy Halloween, Williams Lake!
(The Water Sprite | Theodor Kittelsen | 1892)
Williams Lake Conservation Company (WLCC) Director Dr. Melanie Dobson has graphed the Williams Lake water levels and quality for this year to August and over the past few summers for comparison.
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Water Levels & Water Quality Measurements, Aug 2025 - Williams Lake Conservation Company
A graph of the Williams Lake, Halifax water levels to August 2025 and the past few summers. As well as lake water quality test results.
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September 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Williams Lake Conservation Company (WLCC) Director Dr. Melanie Dobson has graphed the Williams Lake water levels and quality for this year to August and over the past few summers for comparison.
williamslakecc.org/2025/09/02/w...
williamslakecc.org/2025/09/02/w...
It’s a party!! Happy Birthday Shaw Wilderness Park!
Date: September 15, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm
Place: Purcells Cove Social Club at 16 Shipside Lane, Purcells Cove
[Click below for details]
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Date: September 15, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm
Place: Purcells Cove Social Club at 16 Shipside Lane, Purcells Cove
[Click below for details]
williamslakecc.org/2025/08/26/s...
Shaw Park 5th Birthday Party - Williams Lake Conservation Company
Let’s celebrate Shaw Wilderness Park’s 5th Birthday on Monday, September 15th. We are celebrating 5 years of protected urban wilderness habitat in the Halifax Backlands and enjoyable recreation in th...
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August 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
It’s a party!! Happy Birthday Shaw Wilderness Park!
Date: September 15, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm
Place: Purcells Cove Social Club at 16 Shipside Lane, Purcells Cove
[Click below for details]
williamslakecc.org/2025/08/26/s...
Date: September 15, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm
Place: Purcells Cove Social Club at 16 Shipside Lane, Purcells Cove
[Click below for details]
williamslakecc.org/2025/08/26/s...
Build Nova Scotia presented information on their project to replace the 255-year-old leaky dam at the Williams Lake Conservation Company’s (WLCC) annual general meeting in June...
[Click below for the details]
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[Click below for the details]
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The Dam: Short Term Pain for Long Term Gain - Williams Lake Conservation Company
Build Nova Scotia presented information on their project to replace the 255-year-old leaky dam at the Williams Lake Conservation Company’s (WLCC) annual general meeting in June.
williamslakecc.org
August 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Build Nova Scotia presented information on their project to replace the 255-year-old leaky dam at the Williams Lake Conservation Company’s (WLCC) annual general meeting in June...
[Click below for the details]
williamslakecc.org/2025/08/08/t...
[Click below for the details]
williamslakecc.org/2025/08/08/t...
You may have heard about the lake's newest resident: The William's Lake Loons have hatched a (very cute) chick!
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Loonet hatched at Williams Lake - Williams Lake Conservation Company
Loons on Williams Lake Halifax successful have been successful in hatching a chick (also called a 'loonet') in 2025.
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June 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
You may have heard about the lake's newest resident: The William's Lake Loons have hatched a (very cute) chick!
Click below...
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Click below...
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CALL TO ACTION: 2 HRM Planning Cases Threatening the Purcells Cove Backlands
Backlands Coalition identifies major issues to present to City Hall by or on Thurs June 19
Unfortunately, the Draft Regional Plan is a profound disappointment. Read the details here:
backlandscoalition.ca?p=8119#more-...
Backlands Coalition identifies major issues to present to City Hall by or on Thurs June 19
Unfortunately, the Draft Regional Plan is a profound disappointment. Read the details here:
backlandscoalition.ca?p=8119#more-...
Backlands Coalition identifies major issues to present to City Hall by or on Thurs June 19 2025 | The Backlands Coalition
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June 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
CALL TO ACTION: 2 HRM Planning Cases Threatening the Purcells Cove Backlands
Backlands Coalition identifies major issues to present to City Hall by or on Thurs June 19
Unfortunately, the Draft Regional Plan is a profound disappointment. Read the details here:
backlandscoalition.ca?p=8119#more-...
Backlands Coalition identifies major issues to present to City Hall by or on Thurs June 19
Unfortunately, the Draft Regional Plan is a profound disappointment. Read the details here:
backlandscoalition.ca?p=8119#more-...
Get ready for the Williams Lake Conservation Company Annual General Meeting by reading the Agenda and other meeting materials here:
williamslakecc.org/2025/06/13/g...
williamslakecc.org/2025/06/13/g...
Get Ready for the WLCC 2025 Annual General Meeting - Williams Lake Conservation Company
Meeting materials now available for the WLCC Annual General Meeting to be held at the Captain William Spry Community Centre
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June 14, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Get ready for the Williams Lake Conservation Company Annual General Meeting by reading the Agenda and other meeting materials here:
williamslakecc.org/2025/06/13/g...
williamslakecc.org/2025/06/13/g...
The Williams Lake Conservation Company Newsletter is now available!
What’s happening on Williams Lake?
* Build Nova Scotia Takes Lead in Replacing the Williams Lake Dam
* Our Bird Friendly Watershed,
* and more!
…And don’t forget our AGM coming up on June 17th.
williamslakecc.org/2025/05/31/w...
What’s happening on Williams Lake?
* Build Nova Scotia Takes Lead in Replacing the Williams Lake Dam
* Our Bird Friendly Watershed,
* and more!
…And don’t forget our AGM coming up on June 17th.
williamslakecc.org/2025/05/31/w...
WLCC Newsletter 2025 Published - Williams Lake Conservation Company
In the leadup to the WLCC Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, our annual Newsletter has been published. See the details here.
williamslakecc.org
June 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The Williams Lake Conservation Company Newsletter is now available!
What’s happening on Williams Lake?
* Build Nova Scotia Takes Lead in Replacing the Williams Lake Dam
* Our Bird Friendly Watershed,
* and more!
…And don’t forget our AGM coming up on June 17th.
williamslakecc.org/2025/05/31/w...
What’s happening on Williams Lake?
* Build Nova Scotia Takes Lead in Replacing the Williams Lake Dam
* Our Bird Friendly Watershed,
* and more!
…And don’t forget our AGM coming up on June 17th.
williamslakecc.org/2025/05/31/w...
Update on the Dam:
Build Nova Scotia, in collaboration with HRM, are working together to advance the required repair work at the dam while ensuring that the experience of the Shaw Wilderness Park is maintained.
williamslakecc.org/2025/04/18/g...
Build Nova Scotia, in collaboration with HRM, are working together to advance the required repair work at the dam while ensuring that the experience of the Shaw Wilderness Park is maintained.
williamslakecc.org/2025/04/18/g...
Get Ready - Williams Lake Conservation Company
Build Nova Scotia, in collaboration with HRM, are working together to advance the required repair work at the dam while ensuring that the experience of the Shaw Wilderness Park is maintained.
williamslakecc.org
April 18, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Update on the Dam:
Build Nova Scotia, in collaboration with HRM, are working together to advance the required repair work at the dam while ensuring that the experience of the Shaw Wilderness Park is maintained.
williamslakecc.org/2025/04/18/g...
Build Nova Scotia, in collaboration with HRM, are working together to advance the required repair work at the dam while ensuring that the experience of the Shaw Wilderness Park is maintained.
williamslakecc.org/2025/04/18/g...
Already well underway...
April 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Already well underway...
Perhaps it's a little damp today, but the ice is gone so you won't need your "grippers"!
Over 30km (and counting) of world-class mountain biking trails in urban #Halifax's own backyard. ▶️ youtu.be/7rzxUBiTRIE
Let's Hike! McIntosh Run Singletrack Trails in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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March 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Perhaps it's a little damp today, but the ice is gone so you won't need your "grippers"!
The Backlands Suites art exhibit is an exceptional glimpse into the many stunning and diverse natural areas tucked into the landscapes found in the Backlands in Spryfield.
March 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The Backlands Suites art exhibit is an exceptional glimpse into the many stunning and diverse natural areas tucked into the landscapes found in the Backlands in Spryfield.
The Shaw Wilderness Park – Trail Temporarily Closed
When: March 17 to 31, 2025.
Time: Work is during daylight hours.
Where: The trail from the parking lot to the dam will be
closed.
Why: To prepare for the rebuild of the Williams Lake dam.
When: March 17 to 31, 2025.
Time: Work is during daylight hours.
Where: The trail from the parking lot to the dam will be
closed.
Why: To prepare for the rebuild of the Williams Lake dam.
March 15, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The Shaw Wilderness Park – Trail Temporarily Closed
When: March 17 to 31, 2025.
Time: Work is during daylight hours.
Where: The trail from the parking lot to the dam will be
closed.
Why: To prepare for the rebuild of the Williams Lake dam.
When: March 17 to 31, 2025.
Time: Work is during daylight hours.
Where: The trail from the parking lot to the dam will be
closed.
Why: To prepare for the rebuild of the Williams Lake dam.
New to fishing or just getting started? This is an opportunity to learn about sustainable fishing practices, conservation and protecting our local waters. Bring your family, friends and newbie fishers to connect, share experiences, and let’s talk fish!
williamslakecc.org/2025/03/10/s...
williamslakecc.org/2025/03/10/s...
Spotlight on Spryfield - Let's Talk Fish - Williams Lake Conservation Company
Whether you're new to fishing or just getting started, this is an opportunity to learn about sustainable fishing practices, conservation and how we can all play a part in protecting our local waters.
williamslakecc.org
March 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
New to fishing or just getting started? This is an opportunity to learn about sustainable fishing practices, conservation and protecting our local waters. Bring your family, friends and newbie fishers to connect, share experiences, and let’s talk fish!
williamslakecc.org/2025/03/10/s...
williamslakecc.org/2025/03/10/s...
Build Nova Scotia is preparing the access route, needed to move the large heavy construction equipment and vehicles from the Shaw Wilderness Park parking area to the dam, by widening the existing path. [click below for full story]
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Preparing for the Dam Rebuild - Williams Lake Conservation Company
Build Nova Scotia is preparing the access route, needed to move the large heavy construction equipment and vehicles from the Shaw Wilderness Park parking area to the dam, by widening the existing path...
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March 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Build Nova Scotia is preparing the access route, needed to move the large heavy construction equipment and vehicles from the Shaw Wilderness Park parking area to the dam, by widening the existing path. [click below for full story]
williamslakecc.org/2025/03/06/p...
williamslakecc.org/2025/03/06/p...
George Ryan of Hope for Wildlife will be giving a public talk as part of the Spotlight on Spryfield series at the Captain William Spry Community Library on Tues. Feb. 25, 7:00pm. Click for details:
williamslakecc.org/2025/02/20/s...
williamslakecc.org/2025/02/20/s...
Spotlight on Spryfield - Wildlife - Williams Lake Conservation Company
Hope for Wildlife have rescued, rehabilitated, and released over 90,000 injured and orphaned wild animals representing over 250 species in Nova Scotia.
williamslakecc.org
February 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
George Ryan of Hope for Wildlife will be giving a public talk as part of the Spotlight on Spryfield series at the Captain William Spry Community Library on Tues. Feb. 25, 7:00pm. Click for details:
williamslakecc.org/2025/02/20/s...
williamslakecc.org/2025/02/20/s...