Monthly Archives September 2022

Press Release – Watchic Lake Watershed Gets First Boost for Water Quality

Press Release – Watchic Lake Watershed Gets First Boost for Water Quality

The Watchic Lake Association, working together with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection have completed their first project to reduce stormwater runoff into Watchic Lake. In late 2019, the Watchic Lake Association (WLA) with help from FB Environmental developed a watershed protection plan designed to improve water quality in the Watchic Lake Watershed over the coming 10 years. The plan was approved by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in March of
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Reminder – Dam Opening about November 1

The Watchic Lake dam gate will be opened on about Monday November 1, 2022 (plus or minus a few days depending on weather) for the winter. Following the opening, the lake level will go down to its winter level over the course of about two to four weeks (depending in part on rainfall). Lowering the lake level protects our shoreline from winter ice damage. Plan your boat and dock removal accordingly. To help with your planning, November 1 is our
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World Wildlife Fund Thanks Watchic for Wildlife for Their Support

Everyone who knows Eileen Burnell, know she loves Watchic Lake and loves all wildlife. She has dedicated many years to volunteering on the lake to help project our wildlife. In 2022, Eileen Burnell decided to create a team instead of paddling and raising money for the WWF. Kim Lajoie quickly jumped on board, and the story began. During August, the team from Maine with two individuals officially finished third for fund raising in the nation, but as donations continued to
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Successful Shoreline Vegetation Best Practices Workshop

Successful Shoreline Vegetation Best Practices Workshop

A small group of WLA members attended a workshop hosted by the WLA Board. This workshop described vegetation best practices to help reduce runoff, and then visit properties on the lake to see these practices in action. The feedback was very positive as attendees got to better understand remediation work and costs. A full description of the workshop can be found here: 2022 Shoreline Vegetation Workshop. Thank you the property owners who allowed us to visit their gardens and view
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