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, ...
The Watchic Lake Association has been selected again to be a part of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program during the month of January 2024. We hope we can count on you to buy your first, or a few more of the Hannaford Community Reusable Bags during the month of March at ...
What better way to celebrate birthdays, weddings, showers, any holiday with those who love Watchic Lake. The Watchic Lake online store is filled with Watchic Lake (and other Maine lake) gifts, clothing, and memorabilia. Profits are exclusively for the benefit of the Watchic Lake ...
As part of the WLA’s maintenance of the dam, the building housing the dam gate mechanisms requires maintenance. This year volunteers restained the dam. Otherwise, the building continues to be in good shape. Thank you Owen Smith, Donal Drew, and Chris Martino for work! ...
On August 20th, Watchic Lake Association volunteers Travis Roney and Stephanie Parker captained our Watchic Lake Ice Cream Boat. Nearly 300 ice cream cups and information on protecting the lake were handed out to folks along the shore. And thank you to Hannaford Supermarket in St ...
🧊 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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