Indian Lake Watershed Association Update 8/9/2021
Public Input to be Accepted at 8/10 City Council Meeting
The Worcester City Council recently voted for a temporary ban on all personal watercraft aka jetskis due to the great number of operators that continue to ignore safe boating laws on Indian Lake. This will apply to residents and non residents.

Public comment will be accepted at the next City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 10th at 5 pm.

Interested parties can attend the City Council meeting in person or participate online via the Zoom like below:


The agenda can be found here: http://www.worcesterma.gov/agendas-minutes/city-council/2021/20210810.htm
Stop the Spread - Aquatic Plants
Last month, the City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks contracted for the application of an herbicide to Indian Lake to target the invasive aquatic plant Myriophyllum spicatum, also referred to as Eurasian milfoil. This application was a success and the new product that was used is anticipated to provide us relief from this plant for several years.

Recently an aquatic plant that has not been detected in the recent past was discovered in the lake - thin leaf pondweed. The great news is it is native to New England. The bad new is that it spreads very rapidly. This is on the radar of our Lakes and Ponds Program and they are working on steps to address it.

How do these different aquatic plants end up in Indian Lake? Often times, just a tiny piece can hitch a ride on a boat trailer, equipment or in a livewell. Remember to remove plants, mud and debris from your boat and equipment. Drain water from ballast, bilge, livewell, motor and bait buckets and dry all equipment for 5 days before entering a new waterway. YOU can help stop the spread of invasive species.
Neighborhood History Project Takes Flight
This summer, rising WPI senior, Wayne Nolette, began an Independent Qualifying Project (IQP) to support the Indian Lake neighborhood history! Wayne has been working on evaluating the best way to archive information and a survey which will be sent out very soon seeking input and offering opportunities for involvement. Wayne is also starting to identify locations to highlight historical information around the lake.

We are very grateful for the opportunity to work with students and advisors at WPI for the benefit of the lake and the neighborhood!

Watch for more information coming soon!
Worcester Angler Series Upcoming Event:
Discovering Waterbodies: Family Aquatic Science Day
Sunday, August 22nd, 2021
Coes Reservoir Beach
10:00 am
 
This interactive event, hosted by Tatnuck Brook Watershed Association, will introduce participants to water quality indicators, wildlife, and aquatic resources that can affect fish populations and the identify the health of a waterbody. Participants will get their hands dirty discovering the aquatic environment through various scientific sampling techniques. Take measurements with water quality meters, collect macroinvertebrates with a kick net, search for algae under a microscope, identify aquatic plants, and capture fish in large seine net! Professional and community scientists will be on hand to share their experience and expertise. Families and children of all ages welcome.
 
This event is free and open to the public, however, registration is required.
Send Us Your Fish Tales - extended through Labor Day!
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. Now through September 6th, anglers will have the opportunity to upload their fishing photos and stories that relate to Worcester lakes and ponds. At a later date, 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: Upload your Fish Tale

Missed a virtual Worcester Angler Series event? Past events are now online at: www.wooanglerseries.com!
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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Non emergency 508-799-8606

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