Indian Lake Watershed Association Update 12-16-2019
Some of the hearty volunteers that came out for our fall cleanup! THANK YOU!
Worcester Open Space and Recreation Plan 2020
Last public input meeting THIS WEDNESDAY!!
December 18th - 6:30pm
Bancroft School (fieldhouse) - 110 Shore Drive

Starting in the late 17th century with the Common and in 1850 with Elm Park, the Worcester Parks system has grown to more than 60 properties, over 1,300 acres for tens of thousands of users. The goal of the Open Space and Recreation Plan 2020 is to help craft the future of Worcester's parks and open spaces so they best serve the needs of the city's residents for years to come. 

The ILWA has been advocating for the master plans created by residents for Morgan Park, Clason Beach and Shore Park. We also have begun exploring what improvements can be made to the loop around Indian Lake that hundreds of people walk/run daily to ensure it is a safe, accessible destination for residents and visitors alike. Our Blue Spaces, such as Indian Lake and Little Indian, are also pivotal to recreation.

Whether helping us continue to advocate for these important items or bringing more ideas forward, please let your voice be heard at this Wednesday's meeting. 
Worcester Police Department
Neighborhood Watch
Tuesday, December 17th at 6 pm
 
The Indian Lake Neighborhood Watch meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the training room at Harr Toyota, 100 Gold Star Boulevard. At every meeting we receive an update on the neighborhood crime statistics from the previous month from Worcester  Police Officer Lisa Carlson.
 
This meeting also encompasses quality of life issues in the neighborhood such as missing street signs, graffiti, illegal dumping, pot holes, abandoned vehicles, abandoned houses, etc. The meeting is typically attended by a City of Worcester Code Enforcement representative who is also available to answer questions about city ordinances.
 
If you are unable to attend these meetings but would like to share information with the group or ask a question you can email  dmohieldin@mhq.com or Officer Carlson directly at  carlsonl@worcesterma.gov.
 
The next neighborhood meetings is: Tuesday, December 17th.

Starting in January, the meeting will move to the third WEDNESDAY of each month.  Still at 6 pm. It will continue to be held at Harr Toyota, 100 Gold Star Blvd. 

http://www.worcesterma.gov/calendar

Fishing Survey

The ILWA is currently working on a grant to evaluate fish populations at several Blue Spaces in Worcester including Indian Lake! As we continue to make improvements to our waterways, examining the health of our fish population will be a asset for our environment and recreation. 

This survey will be coming out very soon and time will be of the essence. Please watch for it and think about your favorite fishing enthusiasts you can share it with. 


Sediment Analysis

ILWA board members met with Carl Nielsen, Director of Water Resources at ESS Group Inc. this week. Residents and lake enthusiasts have long wanted to see Indian Lake dredged. We know that there is a tremendous amount of sediment that has accumulated in the lake over many years. But how does it affect the water quality? Is it playing a role with cyanobacteria and nutrient loading that Indian Lake has struggled with? Is dredging a want or a need? Wh at are the costs and benefits?  The ILWA hired ESS Group to do a sedimentation analysis of several areas of the lake so we can begin to answer some of these important questions! It is really exciting to begin looking at this more in depth! More to come!!

Website: www.ilwa.org

Indian Lake Watershed Association, Inc.
PO Box 60244, Worcester, MA 01606

  
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