Monthly Archives: September 2025

Sandy Lake a site of possible BGA bloom in early September of 2025

Posted on September 22, 2025 by admin

Sandy Lake was listed on the NS Gov.’s Blue-green algae webpage as a site of a potential BGA (Blue-green algae) bloom earlier this month. That post followed a report with photos sent to the provincial government, and posted  by Lisa … Continue reading →

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ESSC to recommend treatment of HWA in Sandy Lake Park 5Sep2025

Posted on September 5, 2025 by admin

From the Sep 4 ESSC minutes: MOVED by Councillor Austin, seconded by Councillor Deagle Gammon THAT Environment and Sustainability Standing Committee recommend that Halifax Regional Council: 1. Approve the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Treatment and Management Plan, as set out … Continue reading →

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