Indian Lake Watershed Association Update 6/22/2021
Invasive Aquatic Plant Treatment Thursday, June 24th
The City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks has contracted for the application of the herbicide ProcellaCOR to Indian Lake for Thursday, June 24, 2021. We advise all persons to stay out of the water, discontinue boat use and fishing, and keep their pets out of the water for the day of the treatment. We advise all persons to discontinue using water from Indian Lake for irrigation of plants or lawns for one week following the treatment. Beaches will be posted prior to the application.

Herbicide treatments are a safe and effective method to control the growth of the invasive aquatic plant Myriophyllum spicatum, also referred to as Eurasian milfoil. The application of herbicides is a common practice to reduce invasive weed density and poses no risk to humans and animals after application is complete, though water use for irrigation is discouraged. The application is coordinated with the Indian Lake Watershed Association and has been approved by the Worcester Conservation Commission.
Summer's Here!!! Beaches Open July 1st
Worcester Department of Public Works and Parks will open the public beaches at Shore Park, Indian Lake Beach, Coes Pond and Bell Pond, all with designated swim areas, on July 1st for the 2021 season. During the season, lifeguards staff these facilities from noon to 7 pm, 7 days a week.

A reminder that there is no swimming allowed at Morgan Park at any time.

For more information on Worcester's beaches, pools and spray parks, click here.
Focus on Bacteria Management with Pilot Program
The City of Worcester consistently monitors the bacteria counts at the beaches and outfalls at Indian Lake. With several closures due to high bacteria counts last summer, the Lakes and Ponds Program has added an additional collection point mid lake and a comprehensive new tracking program is being implemented so data collected by various departments can be correlated.

In addition, with the knowledge that the geese are a major contributor to bacteria related closures, the city will be implementing a pilot program at Shore Park for geese management. A small fence will be installed along the waterline as lifeguards leave for the day. While it is always best to swim when a lifeguard is present, it is important that people know that this fencing is meant to keep geese off the beach, not people out of the water.

Please do not tamper with the fencing in any way. We look forward to sharing more about this program.
Loop Project Update
WPI student, Nisreen Aljumaili, returned this spring to continue working on an Independent Qualifying Project (IQP) involving ideas to support the Indian Lake Loop. Nisreen spent this term laying the groundwork for a mobile app to have a central point for people to find out key information about the neighborhood. She presented her work at our June meeting. Her report can be found at the link below.


We are excited to welcome rising WPI senior, Wayne Nolette, who is now working on an IQP to support neighborhood history! Wayne is working on the layout for a website which will document the history of the Indian Lake neighborhood. As part of Wayne's work, a survey will be sent out very soon seeking input on neighborhood history. Wayne will also be 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!
Worcester Angler Event Series Update
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 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: "Fish in Cold Waters", a virtual event which will provide the opportunity to learn about cold water fisheries in Worcester. Monday, July 19th at 6:30 pm

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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