Monthly Archives August 2024

Did you know that August is National Water Quality month?

Did you know that August is National Water Quality Month? Water Quality has been monitored on Watchic Lake since the 1970s by a dedicated crew of volunteers, and we are happy to report that water clarity was greater than 6 meters on the mid-August sampling day this summer. Much better than August 2023! This is partly due to the drier summer and largely due to the efforts of property owners around the lake, using programs like LakeSmart, to help control
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New Wake Boat law, effective August 9th.

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife sent out a reminder that beginning on August 9, 2024, a new law goes into place that prohibits the operation of a motorboat engaged in a wakesurfing activity in less than 15 feet of water or within 300 feet of the shoreline. Wakesurfing activity: is defined as an activity that involves using a surfboard, wakeboard, or similar device while being propelled by a motorboat’s wake or while on or in a motorboat’s
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Social Event – Carr’s Family Restaurant

We had well over 30 people at the July social event. Let’s do one more for this summer! Join us at Carr’s Family Restaurant for a chance to get to know your Watchic Lake neighbors Wednesday August 28th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to socialize with others on the lake, learn about how you can help protect the lake, share experiences, and share a drink. Cash bar for full range of drinks. Pizza will
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Great Falls Dental

At Great Falls Dental, we are dedicated to providing patients of all ages with personalized and comfortable dental care. Emphasizing the highest quality of dentistry, we offer a range of services that ensure you are receiving the very best in preventative, restorative, and cosmetic care. Serving our patients is our greatest reward, and we are here for you whenever you need to see us. Whether you come to our office in person or get in touch via the phone for
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WLA Plant Inventory Day

Paddle with a Certified Invasive Plant Patroller to help gather and evaluate native and invasive plants in the lake on Saturday August 24th, 2024. Learn more by contacting Steve Lajoie at steve03229@aol.com.
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Watchic Lake Dam Tour

Learn about the history of the dam, how it was rebuilt in 2007, and ongoing operations. The tour will be held on Saturday August 17 at 10:00 am. If coming by boat, please tie up on the shore (not at the dam). Please contact David Burnell at dtburnell@gmail.com to confirm your attendance.
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