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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On the afternoon of August 27 at about 3:00 pm, keep eye out for a “tie-up” on the lake. Bring out your boat, kayak, canoe or giant unicorn and hang out with others on the lake. More info here: Tie-up Flyer.
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Thank you the Watchic Lake users and and owners who joined us Wednesday August 24 at the Outpost for our second gathering with Watchic Lake friends and neighbors. The feedback on these events has been positive, and we’ll continue to plan others in the future. Suggestion on other events and venues is very welcome!
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A dedicated group of Watchic Lake volunteers went out for the Audubon Loon Count on Saturday morning, July 16. Eight adult loons and two loon chicks were counted. All seemed well. Thank you Dana Albert for the following photos of the two July 2022 loon chicks and their parents.
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The key message… if you feed the ducks they stick around the lake, they eat the snails, poop out parasites, and you get Swimmers Itch. So PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE DUCKS! Swimmer’s itch, also called cercarial dermatitis, appears as a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to certain parasites that infect some birds and mammals. These microscopic parasites are released from infected snails into fresh and salt water (such as lakes, ponds, and oceans). While the parasite’s preferred
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Thank you the 40+ Watchic Lake users and and owners who joined us Wednesday July 20 at the newly reopened Outpost Bar and Grill. This was a great chance to catch up on what’s new on the lake, meet new neighbors, purchase Watchic Lake gear, and support a local business.
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We are thrilled this year to offer an opportunity to bid on a family photo session at Watchic Lake by local professional photographer, Stacey Kane. This is a $500 value package, which includes $150 credit towards print and products using your photos. What a great way to capture and remember family gatherings on the lake! In person bids will be taken at our July 9 annual meeting. Click or touch here to make an online proxy bid. Online bids must
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Maine will begin to phase in a mandatory boating safety and education course for boaters on inland waters. The course will include education on no wake zones to wildlife and water quality, how to avoid harassing or harming wildlife and the imperative that boats be cleaned of invasive plants before entering Maine waters. See Maine LD1663 Act to Improve Boating Safety on Maine Waters. From the Piscataquis Observer: “This bill creates a mandatory boating safety course requirement for individuals born after
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Whether opening your camp after the winter, and doing some springing cleaning are your year round home, consider these lake friendly Spring Cleaning Tips from LakeSmart. This short guide provides information on disposing of yard waste, septic system do’s and don’ts, culvert maintenance etc. LakeSmart offers free opportunities for homeowners to learn how to manage their home and yard to protect the water quality of their lake. The primary focus of LakeSmart is to keep our lake water clean by
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Watchic Lake offers clean water, swimming, good fishing, and a variety of wildlife. If you rent your camp or offer it to friends and relatives, please encourage them to help protect the lake. The attached single page “Renters and Visitors Guide” provides useful tips to help visitors keep out invasive plants, be safe on the water, enjoy the loons, local ordinances on campfires and fireworks, etc. Check it out, print it out, and encourage your visitors to review it!
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This listing includes events happening on Watchic Lake or in Standish. Many other regional events ca...
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The Standish Fish and Game Club will host a Boating Safety Course instructed by volunteers for the M...
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