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Five Bridges Wilderness heritage Trust
“A registered Canadian charity, the FBWHT was established in 2001, by a group of local volunteers who loved the wild lands of the Chebucto Peninsula and wanted the area preserved for future generations. By combining the talents, knowledge and skills of its’ founding volunteers, the Trust successfully lobbied the Nova Scotia government to declare 8, 600 hectares of public wilderness lands on the Chebucto Peninsula, a designated wilderness area. That special designation was achieved in October 2011 and the area named the Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area…The area continues to be a nature retreat for hikers, bikers, ATVers, photographers and paddlers to escape modern life and the surrounding urban communities of Halifax Regional Municipality.”
St. Margaret’s Bay Stewardship Association
“Purpose: To protect and enhance the Bay’s natural environment, heritage and its community. Vision: To be recognized as a valued partner within our communities. Working together, taking active roles in creating and supporting a sustainable, thriving Bay for current and future generations.”
WRWEO/The Bluff Trail
“WRWEO (pronounced “ree-oh”) is an organization of volunteers who have been carrying out action projects to protect and improve human and natural environments throughout the Woodens River watershed since 1995.”
Backlands Coalition
“We are a coalition of non-governmental groups. Our mission is to ensure no loss of wildlife habitat in the Backlands and to preserve them for natural, historical, cultural, conservation, educational, recreational and common use…The Backlands, located only a few kilometers from from peninsular Halifax (Nova Scotia), are a Thompsonesque urban wilderness of approximately 1350 hectares which include nine lakes, hills with spectacular views and dozens of kilometers of informal hiking and biking trails.”
Peggy’s Cove Preservation Society
Facebook Community. “Working together in sustaining Peggy’s Cove as a living community, it’s culture, heritage and valuable resources since 1983.”
Peggy’s Cove Commission Act – Nova Scotia Legislature
Original Act, 1989 See also Peggy’s Cove Commission
All Trails: Best Trails in Peggys Cove Preservation Area
Neighbours
Ingram River Wilderness Area
” The community-proposed Ingram River Wilderness Area would protect over 15,000 hectares of publicly-owned forests and waterways draining into St. Margarets Bay. These former Bowater Mersey lands encompass dozens of undeveloped lakes, brooks, and still waters that connect its remote interior to the ocean. The proposed Ingram River Wilderness Area is a community-based initiative with over 50 supporting organizations and businesses. Located on the outskirts of Halifax, the proposed Wilderness Area presents a vision of renewal that is right for our time. It’s about giving an incredible expanse of lakes, rivers, and woods on our doorstep a second chance – a chance to recover, where forests can grow old again and wildlife can return. A future that bucks the trend of nature in decline in the face of climate change.”
Sandy Lake Regional Park Coalition
“The Sandy Lake Regional Park Coalition has formed to support the efforts of the Sandy Lake Conservation Association and the Sackville Rivers Association to take care of unfinished business and protect the area that stretches from the Hammonds Plains Road to the Sackville River and encompasses the three lakes and several waterways within the Sackville River Watershed through the creation of the Sandy Lake Regional Park.”