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SRA’s Fish Friends first online lesson launched 26Feb2021
I just checked out the first video lesson the SRA (Sackville Rivers Association) has posted in its new online Fish Friend Series series, launched because of limitations on their hands-on programs in Covid times. It is incredibly well done. The … Continue reading
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On the State of Sandy Lake in early 2021
Since I began conducting observations on “Sandy Lake & Environs” in June 0f 2017, I have compiled a variety of observations related to Sandy Lake itself and associated streams and wetlands. The observations included descriptions of wetland communities, some ‘limnological … Continue reading
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Webinar on Sandy Lake area Feb 23, 2021 7-8pm
Go to Nova Scotia Environmental Network Facebook Page View Archived Webinar on YouTube
Did the deer follow the hare or the hare follow the deer to Marsh Lake?
On a few-degrees-below-zero day in early February, I set out from Sandy Lake Beach Park to go to Marsh Lake. I especially wanted to see the hemlock-lined Upper Peverill’s Brook in winter, where it flows into Marsh Lake. Sandy Lake … Continue reading
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Accelerated erosion not helping our treasured lakes 17Jan2021
On a lengthy winter outing in the area of Sandy Lake on a slightly above zero day this past week I noted several sites where sediment is flowing into streams that flow into Sandy Lake or Marsh Lake, or that … Continue reading
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I am revising the Lake, Streams & Wetland Pages 5Jan 2021
Just in case anyone is looking at these pages… I am reorganizing and revising them. I expect it will be completed circa mid-February, 2o21
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In the Water and on the Drumlin by Bedford Lions Sandy Lake Beach Park
Some reasons to celebrate and some reasons to be concerned about Sandy Lake & Environs Short link for this page: https://cutt.ly/ShAkAGM (www.cutt.ly/ShAkAGM) A presentation by David Patriquin to the Bedford Lions Club on Dec 3, 2020. View Hi-Res Video of … Continue reading
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Nov 6, 2020: “Let’s resolve unfinished business by finally protecting Sandy Lake and Sackville River”
Use this webform to tell city councilors we need an expanded park. From the Sandy Lake-Sackville River regional Park Coalition: Help us expand the existing park to protect this irreplaceable natural area. Time is running out.
Halifax Peninsula has something to tell The Burbs about the importance of wetlands and natural stream corridors
An article in HalifaxToday tells us “Flooding in Halifax [peninsula] shouldn’t be a surprise” as historical maps of the city show it was built over dozens of wetlands, bogs and streams… View Flooding in Halifax shouldn’t be a surprise, says … Continue reading
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