Development pressures on Williams Lake & Environs
The April 2012 newsletter for the Williams Lake Conservation Co. describes recent development pressures in the Williams Lake area. They want to ensure continued public access to Williams Lake via the Purcell’s Cove Road trail and appropriate protection for water quality. See newsletter. Their AGM is on Monday May 14th 7:30 pm at the William Spry Centre, all welcome. “Your involvement will be particularly needed this year with major developments occuring in the Williams lake watershed area. This is an opportunity for everyone to learn more about these issues and their relationship to Williams Lake and its major water suppy, Colpitt Lake.”
Posted: May 11th, 2012 under conservation, local events.
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