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Sunday Oct 22, 2023: The 18th Annual SRA Fall Benefit Dinner & Auction

Posted on September 19, 2023 by admin

A note to Sandy Lake fans: The Sandy Lake Watershed is the largest or second largest sub-watershed of the Sackville River watershed, depending on how the sub-subwatersheds are aggregated (see map below). Regardless, it’s very important to the larger Sackville … Continue reading →

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Please keep an eye out for possible dead eels in Sandy Lake and other lakes 15Sep2023

Posted on September 16, 2023 by admin

It’s a request from Chris Kennedy of the LakeWatchers program sent to Karen Robinson of the Sandy Lake Conservation Association who forwarded it to me. Says Karen R: “Chris Kennedy sent a request that we keep an eye out for … Continue reading →

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Sandy Lake (Bedford, NS) limnological profiles reveal freshening and oxygenation of the water column after extreme rain events; and a worrisome “Metalimnion Oxygen Minimum” 2Sep2023

Posted on September 2, 2023 by admin

After extreme precipitation events earlier in the summer of 2023, the entire water column had lower conductivity values ( a measure of salt content) on Aug 14 compared to May 22 and bottom waters on Aug 14 were better oxygenated … Continue reading →

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Lawnsigns show support for Sandy Lake 19Aug2023

Posted on August 19, 2023 by admin

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Hemlock Wooly Adelgid now in the Halifax area 11Aug2023

Posted on August 12, 2023 by admin

UPDATE Aug 16, 2023: Forest ecologist, Donna Crossland, explains the significance of the discovery of Hemlock Wooly Adelgid – or HWA – in Bedford, NS (Audio) CBC Maritime Noon Subject: HWA Working Group – HWA Detection in Nova Scotia Date: … Continue reading →

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New Date for Public input regarding Bedford West subareas 12 & 1 (within Sandy Lake watershed): Wed Aug 16, 2023

Posted on August 4, 2023 by admin

From HRM Planner Dalih Salih: “The new date for the public open house will be on Wednesday, August 16th, at the BMO Centre (61 Gary Martin Drive) where we will have 2 sessions. The afternoon session will take place between … Continue reading →

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“Here’s what Halifax wants you to know about blue green algae” 28Jul2023

Posted on July 29, 2023 by admin

That’s the title of an article in the Halifax Examiner by Zane Woodford, July 28, 2023. The article describes what to look out for, how to distinguish BGA (Blue-green algae) from pollen or even an oil spill. “The difference is … Continue reading →

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Regarding Case 23307 – Bedford West subareas 12 & 1 Special Planning Area 25Jul2023

Posted on July 25, 2023 by admin

Initial Comments in reference to the request for public feedback on Case 23307 – Bedford West subareas 12 & 1 Special Planning Area. I have spent some time in this area as a retired Biology Prof/naturalist looking at the landscape … Continue reading →

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Public input sought Wed July 26 regarding Bedford West subareas 12 & 1 (within Sandy Lake watershed) 24Jul2023

Posted on July 24, 2023 by admin

UPDATE: “ – Public Open House is Postponed. Please note that due to the ongoing storm recovery, the Public Open House will be rescheduled to another day in the near future. We will update this page once a date is confirmed.” … Continue reading →

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“Wastewater Pump Station – Sandy Lake, Bedford Until further notice there is no recreational activity in Sandy Lake, Bedford” 23July2023

Posted on July 24, 2023 by admin

UPDATE JULY 26, EVENING: