Indian Lake Watershed Association Update 9/27/2021
CITY OF WORCESTER PRESS RELEASE: 9/27/2021

Indian Lake is now open for public use. Following the closure on September 11 due to elevated levels of cyanobacteria (ie blue-green algae), the Department of Sustainability and Resilience has continued testing of the lake for both cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins. The City has received its requisite second set of results below the recreational threshold determined by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. In addition, during the testing period, no toxins were detected in excess of public health standards. Indian Lake can therefore reopen for all recreational activities. 

To learn more about cyanobacteria and how the city is monitoring and managing blooms, please visit: bit.ly/3zKPOjG

Your Input Needed: American Rescue Plan Act Funds

The city is anticipated to receive several million dollars from the U.S. Department of Treasury related to American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, in addition to other funds via the Commonwealth, and existing federal entitlement funds. While the federal guidance on some of the funding continues to evolve, this is exciting news!. Even better.. they're looking for YOUR input on how to spend these one time funds.

There are 2 remaining in person events on Monday, September 27th and Thursday, September 30th.

You may also participate online at this link: http://www.worcesterma.gov/arpa

Based on our longstanding involvement with the lake and neighborhood, we have created a list of ideas to support neighborhood parks, water quality and quality of life which can be found at the link below.

Most important is to let your voice be heard by participating.. no matter what you personally feel are the greatest priorities.
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: 
Worcester Police Department
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Non emergency 508-799-8606

Massachusetts Environmental Police Dispatch
Indian Lake Watershed Association, Inc PO Box 60244 Worcester, MA 01606
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