September 15-19 is SepticSmart week! This is a national initiative led by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Here are some ways to be SepticSmart: 1. Schedule regular inspections and pumping – have your system inspected by a licensed professional every 3 years. 2. Prac ...
Did you receive a native seed packet at the WLA Annual Meeting? Are you interested in learning more about planting native plants to help reduce erosion around the lake? Join us for a Seed Sowing Workshop hosted by the Education Committee, and learn how to prep your seeds for wint ...
Join us on September 9 at 5:30 pm for a special Zoom presentation by James Reddoch, Manager of the Look Out for Loons Program. Although loon nesting season is over for this year, now is a good time to think about the loons on Watchic Lake and discuss steps to ensure our waters of ...
Join the Standish Fish and Game Club and Standish Kiwanis Club at the 1st Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta! This exciting, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Kiwanis Beach on Watchic Lake in Standish, Maine. The Ca ...
This listing includes events happening on Watchic Lake or in Standish. Many other regional events can found at the Maine Public Calendar of Events site. Some events are WLA sponsored, and others appear for the benefit of Watchic Lake users. 2025 Events 5/17/2025 to 5/18/2025 ...
Saturday August 16 Morning: Watchic plant inventory – if you see paddlers close to shore staring into the water, ask them what they’re up to! 🌱 Afternoon: ICE CREAM BOAT!!! 🍦 ...
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The Town of Standish is updating its Comprehensive Plan for 2025-2035. This plan includes growth and development within Standish and the Watchic Lake watershed. The public comment period is open until August 12. Follow this link to view the plan and comment: www.imaginestandish.c ...
The WLA is offering an official boater safety course at the Kiwanis Clubhouse, 9 am to 3:30 pm. Registration is $5 and a pizza lunch will be provided. Sign up here. ...
[June bloom, Part 2] We have an update for you. On Monday June 23, I (Stephanie) identified a bloom in the lake as pollen. At that time, pollen was all I saw under the microscope. On Tuesday and Wednesday this week, the bloom formed near Kiwanis, the dam, and near the slalom cour ...
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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