Sandy Lake & Environs (Bedford, Nova Scotia)
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Limnological Profiles
2023 Limnological Profiles, effects of episodic precipitation, and occurrence of a Metalimnetic Oxygen Minimum in Sandy Lake (Bedford, NS)
2024 Limnological Profiles – return to historic trend of declining oxygen
Addendum 1: Trends in Conductivity/Salt Content
Addendum 2: On Wetlands
On wetland Benefits (WESP)
In Conclusion…
About AECOM 2014
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About Lake Fauna
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Mirror Lake – Sandy Lake comparison
Policy E-17
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Little Sackville River Seasonal EC
W and SW of S. Lake 2Oct2020
EC & pH Nov 8 & Dec 13, 2018
South of HPR 20Aug2020
EC Mass Balance
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Karen’s Brook/NW Beach
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A: Wabanaki Forest Tree Species
B: Major Natural Disturbances
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D: Patches of Old Growth
E: Pit & Mound topography occurs in older, less harvested stands
DirtGang Forest Walk Intro 21Apr2024
Forest Walk Apr 27, 2024
Sean H on lichens, mosses and liverworts
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Grand Lake June 2021
Halifax Area Lakes
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Nature NS Appeal to Save Sandy Lake
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Draft Salt Issue
EC
Lake Phosphorus
Missing
Drafting Aug2024
Notes DRAFT
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