Posts by Paul McNulty

Hannaford Helps the WLA – Again!

Hannaford Helps the WLA – Again!

The Watchic Lake Association has been selected again to be a part of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program during the month of March 2023. We hope we can count on you to buy your first, or a few more of the Hannaford Community Reusable Bags during the month of March at the Hannaford store located in Standish. For each environmentally friendly bag sold during March the WLA will receive $1. Thank you so much for your continued support of
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Thank to Our Many Watchic Lake Heroes!

Thank to Our Many Watchic Lake Heroes!

During 2022 many Watchic Lake members and visitors made donations to the WLA above and beyond their dues. And a number of members participated in the DEP Section 319 grant and made significant cash match payments to help complete their projects. Thank you to these heroes, for your time and investment to help keep the lake clean and healthy!
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Completed – Watchic Lake 2020 DEP Section 319 Grant

We are pleased to announce that all work on our Watchic Lake Protection Project has been completed and approved by Maine DEP. Through these projects, an estimated 2.33 tons of sediment and 1.99 pounds of phosphorus will be prevented from washing into Watchic Lake each year. 112.5 feet of streambank or shoreline will be protected. These reductions will help maintain good water quality leading to better quality of life for all on the lake. Working together with the Maine DEP,
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<strong>Amazon to End Amazon Smile Program</strong>

Amazon to End Amazon Smile Program

Amazon announced that it is winding down it’s AmazonSmile program by February 20, 2023. Purchases made before February 20, 2023, will continue to generate donations from Amazon. The WLA wishes to thank those of you who took advantage of AmazonSmile. Your participation led to nearly $600 being donated to the WLA by the Amazon Corporation. As part of their closing of this program, Amazon will make a donation to the WLA equal to one third of their donations to the
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<strong>DEP Section 319 Grant Projects Forecast to Significantly Reduce Harmful Runoff into Watchic Lake.</strong>

DEP Section 319 Grant Projects Forecast to Significantly Reduce Harmful Runoff into Watchic Lake.

December 2022. Based on analysis done by FB Environmental, sediment and other pollutants entering Watchic Lake will be reduced by over two tons per year. December 2022 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
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Press Release – <strong>Road and Residential Improvements Continue on the Watchic Lake Watershed</strong>

Press Release – Road and Residential Improvements Continue on the Watchic Lake Watershed

November 2022. The Watchic Lake Association, working together with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection have completed the next wave of projects 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
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WLA Volunteers Collect Abandoned Loon Eggs

WLA Volunteers Collect Abandoned Loon Eggs

Over the past summer, two loon eggs were left abandoned by parents. In order to support the long term health of loons in Maine, the WLA gathered these eggs and submitted them Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI) for testing. BRI tests abandoned loon eggs to measure mercury levels. Female loons flush mercury from their body into their eggs, and thus measuring the mercury in eggs gives an indication of the amount of mercury in the loons’ habitat. BRI has an extensive
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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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