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Category Archives: Sandy Lake
Salmon Parr spotted at the top of Peverills Brook June 24, 2024
Sandy Lake enthusiast and EAC’s Wilderness Outreach Coordinator Karen McKendry was curious about the state of upper Peverills Brook where it begins at the bottom of Sandy Lake, and in particular, whether she could she any evidence of Atlantic Salmon … Continue reading
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On the Draft Landscape Suitabilty Analysis for the Sandy Lake Study Area 23May2024
Yesterday I submitted some comments on the Draft LSA (Landscape Suitability Analysis) for the “Sandy Lake Study Area” released Apr 18, 2024. To view that document, see HRM Future Service Communities webpage, link to Draft SandyLake LSA Apr18_2024.pdf (38.5 MB) … Continue reading
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Draft “Future Serviced Communities (FSC) study update for Sandy Lake” released 19Apr2024
Just Posted on the publicly accessible webpage for Halifax Future Services Communities: a link to “Draft Sandy Lake LSA Apr18_2024.pdf (38.5 MB) (pdf)” (bottom right of the page under Reports). The first page provides a lengthy “Grant of Access and … Continue reading
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iNaturalists events x Sandy Lake: Sunday April 21 and Saturday 27th, 2024
Announced Mar 29, 2024 by The Dirt Gang, on their Facebook Page:
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Sunday Oct 22, 2023: The 18th Annual SRA Fall Benefit Dinner & Auction
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
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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Lawnsigns show support for Sandy Lake 19Aug2023
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“Here’s what Halifax wants you to know about blue green algae” 28Jul2023
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
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
Public input sought Wed July 26 regarding Bedford West subareas 12 & 1 (within Sandy Lake watershed) 24Jul2023
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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