John and Joanne Lannon’s (Hi Vu Dr) float floated away… and has been found!  Also, a small yellow inflatable rubber boat is still sitting at Watchic Road 9, off Rte 113. Its on the shore, so pick it up if its yours. Or call Paul at 978-337-1246 for more info. By mid-July it will be taken away.
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Ice Out was Saturday, March 12 2016 and the dam gate was closed shortly thereafter. Following the closing, the lake level will be monitored as it gradually rises. This is the earliest ice out many on the lake have ever seen.
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Thanks to a number of WLA volunteers and support from our members, we recently installed a new gate on the dam, replacing the existing 30 year old gate. As a reminder, the dam helps ensure a lake water level that protects the shoreline, protects shoreline structures, and supports loon nesting. Two WLA volunteers, David Bradbury and David Ross, guided the installation of a new gate late in October. This new gate was built by David Bradbury and Donal Drew from
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Biologists in Maine and New Hampshire have confirmed the discovery of the invasive plant European naiad along the New Hampshire and Maine boarder in the Salmon Falls River, approximately 30 miles from Watchic Lake. The Salmon Falls River runs for about 40 miles along the border and is a popular recreational site. Anyone using the river for boating or fishing should very aggressively check their gear and boats before bringing them into any lake or river especially Watchic Lake. Read
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If you’re not properly maintaining your septic system, you’re not only hurting the lake and lake wildlife, you’re putting your family’s health at risk—and may be flushing thousands of dollars down the drain! Regular maintenance fees of $200 to $300 (normal for Standish ME) every three to four years is a bargain compared to the cost of repairing or replacing a malfunctioning system, which can cost between $3,000 and $7,000 for a conventional system. The frequency of pumping required for
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Your top three concerns, as conveyed in the recent WLA survey, were avoiding invasive plants, protecting the loons, and maintaining water clarity. Most regular users of the lake know what they can do regarding these three areas. However, many renters and visitors may not know the importance, for example, of removing plant-life from their kayaks or using lead free fishing gear. The Watchic Lake Association has created a simple and compelling sign to help educate your visitors and renters about
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In March 2015 the Watchic Lake Association (WLA) mailed surveys to 230 households on the lake or with right of way access to the lake. The purpose of the survey is to better understand issues and concerns of people that use the lake, and to help guide our short term and long term planning.  Responses and comments have been analyzed and summarized. Read more here. Thank you to all that took the time to respond!  
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Two recent articles provide great examples of how poor water quality, specifically due to algae blooms, reduces property values and general quality of life on the lake. The short message – focus on water quality on a daily basis to avoid long term pollution issues. Eliminate phosphorous, reduce runoff, maintain your trees and shoreline buffer Phosphorus is the leading cause of excessive algae in most Maine lakes. Phosphorus is a nutrient. It supports plant life and algae in lakes, but when there
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Recently, the Martenson, Lajoie, and Chesley-Brega properties received LakeSmart Awards, bringing the total number of Watchic Lake LakeSmart properties to 25. These property owners made a series of (low cost) improvements to reduce runoff and help ensure clear and healthy water. You can read more here in our LakeSmart section or contact Patty Taylor at pateric@roadrunner.com for more info. If we achieve about 30 LakeSmart properties, Watchic Lake will be eligible for a “Gold Lake” award from the Maine Lake Society… a
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