The Watchic Lake dam gate will be opened on about Friday November 1, 2024 (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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As we saw in fall 2023, there are Cyanobacteria (“blue-green algae”) aggregating in “scums” on the lake surface in sheltered locations. Cyanobacteria can appear bright green like the first photo (October 2023), or a more muted color like the second photo (October 2024). They look like pollen on the water surface. If you see surface scums near your dock, please let the WLA know. From samples collected on October 2, 2024, we know that these scums are producing the toxin
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September 15-19 is SepticSmart week! This is a national initiative led by the US Environmental Prote...
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Did you receive a native seed packet at the WLA Annual Meeting? Are you interested in learning more...
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