Indian Lake Watershed Association Update 11-1-2019

Seasonal Drawdown Has Started

The City of Worcester began opening the gates for our annual drawdown on Friday. As always, this takes a little time but please plan to remove your boat as quickly as possible if you haven't done so already. 

Photo by Diane Mohieldin
Join Us Wednesday, November 6th to Learn about
Worcester's Grey Infrastructure and Surface Water Quality

Wednesday, November 6th
6:30-8 PM
Worcester IBEW Local 96 Offices
242 Mill Street, Worcester

Stormwater is one of the leading causes of water quality challenges in our lakes and ponds. Join the Worcester Department of Public Works and Parks for a free, interactive workshop about our stormwater infrastructure and lake water quality. We will demystify how drains are connected to outfalls, CSOs, and what we can do to prevent rain from becoming pollution. Light refreshments and catchment maps provided.

Also Wednesday, November 6th
Citywide Crimewatch Meeting

Wednesday, November 6th
6 pm
Worcester Police Headquarters in the Squad Room (2nd Floor)

The Worcester Police Neighborhood Response Team will be hosting a City-Wide Crime Watch Meeting at Worcester Police Headquarters in the Squad Room (2nd Floor) on November 6th at 6 PM. The Worcester Police Department will give an overview of current crime stats and crime trends. Citizens will also have a chance to ask questions and state concerns. In addition to the Neighborhood Response Team the following will be speaking at the event: Chief Steven M. Sargent, Mayor Joseph M. Petty, Chair of Public Safety, Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr., and City Manager Edward M. Augustus.
Watch for the 'Blue Space Minute' Educational Mini Series

There are many exciting things happening with our Worcester waterways or 'Blue Spaces' but still many challenges.

Jacquelyn Burmeister,  Senior Environmental Analyst for the Lakes and Ponds Division of Worcester's  Department of Public Works & Parks, working with the city's Cable Services Division, has begun creating an educational series to help people understand what Worcester is doing to manage our recreational waterways. 

The first set in the series focuses on the Alum Dosing Station being installed at Indian Lake. This state-of-the-art technology is designed to address nutrients before they reach the lake. 

We are excited for this new mini series ... and sadly... while the association tried to document some bloopers for you as Jacquelyn walked through culverts and reported standing in the water (yes in November!), there were none to be had! It was a great, chilly afternoon!


Website: www.ilwa.org

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

  
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