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 ...
In the past two weeks nearly 50 people have completed our 2015 survey. Thank you to all that have responded! For those that have not yet replied, we’d love to hear from you! As a Watchic Lake user, neighbor, and/or property owner, you likely received this survey by mail, but if y ...
It’s been a cold and snowy winter so far on the lake. The snow started in December and keeps on coming, with about six feet on the ground, including the recent Valentine’s Day blizzard. And it’s been cold, with below average temperatures for most the month (many nights bel ...
Ever wonder what happens on the lake over the cold winter months – ice fishing for one! Over the past few years, Boy Scout Troop 875 has hosted an ice fishing derby on Watchic Lake. This year the event will be held on Saturday February 21 from 7:00 am till 3:00 pm. Registra ...
During summer and fall of 2014, Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI), expanded their loon monitoring efforts to include Watchic Lake. With the help of local residents granting lake access, BRI captured and banded three adults on the lake, after they had chicks. Each adult has a ...
🧊 The ice is out and the dam is closed for 2026! Ice out was officially called on Thursday, April 2....
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The WLA and Standish Fish and Game will be providing another Boater Safety Course at the Kiwanis Bea...
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