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. ...
WLA board members and local volunteers, recently installed buoy’s around the Dam entrance. These buoys are installed in the spring and removed each fall. Lake users and the WLA board of directors have been concerned about safety at the dam entrance for years. The area aroun ...
June 25th – June 27th will be the sixth year we will honor the rich history of the villages that make up Standish: Steep Falls, Standish Corner and Sebago Lake Station! For those on Watchic Lake, the main attraction will be fireworks off Kiwanis Beach on Friday June 26, sta ...
Seems Roy found an errant dock, and contacted Shaun., who recovered the dock. Thanks all for your help! ...
The dam was closed on April 13 2015 which was a little before ice-out. This will be the roughly month-long process to bring the lake to full water level for safer swimming and boating. The water level monitored to ensure the healthiest habitat for loons and downstream environment ...
WLA volunteers will open the dam gate on or around November 1. It takes about 2 weeks for the water...
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🦩Saturday, July 18, was the Maine Audubon Loon Count. Over 400 lakes across the state (and more acro...
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