During 2019, the water quality of Watchic Lake remains good and is substantially unchanged from data collected over the previous 3 years (2016-2018). While water quality is good today, Watchic Lake remains at risk over the long term. Nutrient laden run-off from storms (especially ...
Its that time of year again… the dam gate will be opened on about Columbus Day, Monday October 14, 2019 for the winter. Following the opening, the lake level will go down to its winter level (about 18 inches below full pond) over the course of about two to four weeks (depending i ...
Some have recently commented that the water level seems low. As of September 13 the water level is about 1 ½ inches below full pond (measured at the dam). A normal level for this time of year. Prior to this the water level was in fact lower, as it lowered about 2 inches on Septem ...
Updated September 22, 2019. Over Labor Day Weekend several lake residents noticed that our loon chick’s right wing was injured. Kim and Steve Lajoie, co-chairs of the WLA Loon Committee approached the loon for a closer look and it was clear that there was a problem with the wing ...
The water quality committee has completed a mid-summer water quality report which you can read here: 2019 mid-summer report. Also more information can be found in the Water Quality section of this website. In summary, the water quality committee has been out on the lake about 10 ...
Once again, Watchic Lake Association volunteers Don and Martha Drew, and Agnes and Rick Wiggin captained our Watchic Lake Ice Cream Boat. Nearly 200 ice cream cups and information on protecting the lake were handed out to folks along the shore. And thank your to Hannaford Superma ...
We are fortunate that Watchic Lake has not experienced invasive plants such as variable leaf milfoil or Eurasian watermilfoil. Lets keep it that way! Always remove all plants from your canoe, kayak, boat, trailer, oars/paddles, fishing gear and anchor when going in and out of a b ...
Beginning on January 1, 2020, home buyers in Maine will be required to complete septic system inspections before the purchase of lakefront and riverfront homes and camps. The new law, LD 216 was signed on April 22, 2019 and extends existing laws that require home buyers of coasta ...
Property owners around the lake have noticed a raft that has been floating freely about the lake over the past few months. Its currently in the vicinity of Blueberry Island. It’s a nice looking raft… photo included. If you are the owner, we suggest you pick it up. Or, if y ...
WLA volunteers, as part of the our water quality monitoring program, have reinstalled our red buoy system on the south end of the lake, about mid-way between Watchic Road 5 and East Eleanor Ave (the deepest part of the lake at ~40 feet or 12.5 m). Please use caution when boating ...
🦩Saturday, July 18, was the Maine Audubon Loon Count. Over 400 lakes across the state (and more acro...
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🤝 Sunday, July 12 – WLA Annual Meeting, 10 am at the Outpost on Rt 113 🪺 Saturday, July 18...
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