Thank you to the Watchic Lake Association members and Watchic Lake property owners who attended our meeting on Friday May 20 at Standish Town Hall, During the meeting we reviewed and discussed our recent work on assessing risks to Watchic lake, and possible actions plans. Based o ...
You may have noticed a small red buoy on the south end of the lake, about mid-way between Watchic Road 5 and East Eleanor Ave. This happens to be the deepest part of the lake (~40 feet or 12.5 m), and an important area for us to monitor. The data gathered from the system connecte ...
Over 60% of web browsing is done from a smartphone or a tablet (e.g. iPad). To provide users a more positive experience on a mobile device, we now provide a “responsive design” to automatically change the screen and menu display to match the device. In addition, we have added mor ...
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 ...
The WLA is hosting a Buffer Planting and Yellow Iris Removal Workshop on June 13, 11 am at...
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🧊 The ice is out and the dam is closed for 2026! Ice out was officially called on Thursday, April 2....
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