Did you know that August is National Water Quality Month? Water Quality has been monitored on Watchic Lake since the 1970s by a dedicated crew of volunteers, and we are happy to report that water clarity was greater than 6 meters on the mid-August sampling day this summer. Much b ...
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife sent out a reminder that beginning on August 9, 2024, a new law goes into place that prohibits the operation of a motorboat engaged in a wakesurfing activity in less than 15 feet of water or within 300 feet of the shoreline. ...
We had well over 30 people at the July social event. Let’s do one more for this summer! Join us at Carr’s Family Restaurant for a chance to get to know your Watchic Lake neighbors Wednesday August 28th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to socialize ...
Paddle with a Certified Invasive Plant Patroller to help gather and evaluate native and invasive plants in the lake on Saturday August 24th, 2024. Learn more by contacting Steve Lajoie at steve03229@aol.com. ...
Learn about the history of the dam, how it was rebuilt in 2007, and ongoing operations. The tour will be held on Saturday August 17 at 10:00 am. If coming by boat, please tie up on the shore (not at the dam). Please contact David Burnell at dtburnell@gmail.com to confirm your att ...
The Ice Cream Boat returns the afternoon of Saturday August 10. Listen for that lovely jingle! This is a WLA sponsored event. ...
Sadly, on July 28th, a dead loon chick was was found floating by Owen Smith near his property on the Hi Vu section of the lake. The cause of death is TBD and the body has been handed over to the game warden for further analysis. As a reminder loons dive deep and for minutes at ti ...
The Maine Audubon Loon Count took place on Watchic Lake Saturday morning, July 20. The loon count is part of a coordinated effort by the Audubon Society to count loons on lakes both across the state of Maine and across the country. Nine volunteers from around the lake spent a hal ...
In 2023, shoreline cyanobacteria blooms occurred around the lake in early September and late October. Cyanobacteria are generally a symptom of excessive stormwater running into the lake. Cyanobacteria (commonly called blue-green algae) are microscopic organisms, technically bacte ...
The WLA encourages you to learn more about Maine LD 2101, and Act to Strengthen Shoreland Zoning Enforcement. From the Maine Lakes Society “Maine’s strong shoreland zoning rules are critical to protecting lake water quality and wildlife habitat. But when rules are ignored, ...
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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