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-J ...
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. ...
Should you find plants that you fear are invasive, please contact us as soon as possible. The WLA or a Maine VLMP Monitor will follow up with you. Please provide the following information noted in our Suspicious Plant Form. Note that for any health or safety emergency you should ...
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 ...
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 a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 phos ...
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. ...
The Watchic Lake dam gate will be opened around November 1, 2025 (plus or minus a few days depending...
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Congratulations to Eileen and David Burnell, celebrating 35 years as certified lake monitors with La...
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