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About 42% of land area is owned by Halifax Water, while approximately 41% are crown lands. The remaining 17% is privately owned, including portions of North Preston, Cherry Brook, and Montague Gold Mines.
Lake Major Watershed Advisory Board
The Lake Major Watershed Advisory Board meets on a regular basis to provide support and feedback to Halifax Water on watershed matters such as:
- Local issues of concern
- Enhancement of regulations & guidelines
- Watershed security
- Local development
- Public communication
- Best Management Practices
The Lake Major Watershed Advisory Board currently includes:
- Mack McMenemy - Lake Major Community Representative
- Dolly Williams - East Preston Community Representative
- Ronald David, Sr. - North Preston Community Representative
- Stewart Sparks - Lake Loon/Cherry Brook Community Representative
- Matthew McFetridge - Department of Natural Resources
- Sean Audas - Halifax Regional Municipality
- Dawn MacNeill - Nova Scotia Environment
- Barry Geddes - Halifax Water
- Additional Halifax Water staff member(s)
Lake Major Watershed Advisory Board Terms of Reference
Minutes from previous Watershed Advisory Board meetings:
Source Water Protection Plan
Source Water Protection Plan - Lake Major Watershed (in review)
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