Indian Lake Watershed Association Update 6/2/2021
Indian Lake Closed for Preventative Alum Treatment 6/3/2021
Preventative Treatment for Harmful Algal Blooms at Indian Lake: The City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks has contracted for the application of aluminum sulfate (also known as alum) to Indian Lake for Thursday, June 3, 2021. We advise all persons to stay out of the water, discontinue boat use, and keep their pets out of the water on the day of the treatment. Beaches will be posted prior to the application. The water will be safe to swim in on Friday, June 4, 2021.

Alum is a safe and effective way to control the growth of harmful, toxin-producing algae by removing phosphorus from the water. The application of alum is a common practice to maintain a healthy lake and poses minimal risk to humans and animals after application is complete. The application is coordinated with the Indian Lake Watershed Association and has been approved by the Worcester Conservation Commission.
Council Subcommittee Recommending Residents Only for Jetskis
The Worcester City Council Standing Committee on Veterans Memorials, Parks and Recreation voted 2 to 1 to recommend that the full City Council limit the use of jetskis to residents only. This was not taken up at the City Council meeting on June 1st as expected. We are awaiting a new date.

District 1 City Councilor Sean Rose, who also chairs the standing committee, posted that the order is as follows: “The City Manager is hereby requested to request the City Solicitor engage with the Division of Law Enforcement and Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Environmental Law Enforcement to prepare an ordinance that places a moratorium on all nonresidents, residents who do not have property rights, and residents who do not occupy properties around Indian Lake from personal watercraft and jet ski use and explore a nonresidential ban of personal watercraft and jet ski use.”
WPD Neighborhood Response Team Launches Safety Boat
Despite the less-than-perfect weather, officers from the Neighborhood Response Team took the new Worcester Police boat out for its maiden voyage over the weekend. This summer, officers will use the boat to patrol the city's lakes and ensure the safety of the public. This patrol will be in addition to the recently announced Lake Quinsigamond Task Force, and will include other lakes.
Worcester Angler Event Series Next Event Begins June 5th
The Indian Lake Watershed Association is hosting "Fish Tales: Stories of Fishing in the Heart of the Commonwealth" to showcase local anglers, their catches, and their experiences citywide. Beginning June 5th and running through August 1st, anglers will have the opportunity to upload their fishing photos and stories that relate to Worcester lakes and ponds. During the second week of August, photos will be displayed at a public exhibit to showcase the opportunities at Worcester's Blue Spaces!

While it is already exciting to have the stories and photos on public display, many fun categories will give participants the opportunity to win some great prizes too!

Get the upload link at: www.wooanglerseries.com

UP NEXT: "Tangled in the Weeds" Virtual event on Thursday, June 17th at 6:30 pm!
Loop Project Presentation Tuesday, June 15th at 6:30 pm
Our fabulous WPI intern, Nisreen, returned for another term to continue work on the Indian Lake Loop. Nisreen spent this term laying the groundwork for an app. Join the ILWA board at our June meeting on Tuesday, June 15th to learn about this fabulous project.

This meeting will be in person. Location will be forthcoming.
Worcester Lakes and Ponds Program 2020 Report for Indian Lake
Missed both State of the Lakes and the ILWA annual meeting? No worries. You can find the presentation related to Indian Lake at the following link. Learn about what the City of Worcester Lakes and Ponds Program is monitoring, what management plans are already thriving and what the future holds for our beautiful lake.


For more information on Worcester's Lakes and Ponds Program, click here.
The Indian Lake Watershed Association is now accepting memberships and donations online!
Please click on the following link to submit your membership and/or donation: 
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