Indian Lake Watershed Association Update 5/23/2021
Worcester Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative (WCMC) Kicks Off 2021 Season!
Yesterday marked the start of the 2021 sampling season for the Worcester Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative (WCMC)! Volunteers across the city (and beyond) collected water samples to look for signs of cyanobacteria under the microscope.

Thank you to everyone who is committed to keeping our Blue Spaces healthy and safe!

Find more information on the WCMC as well as how you can get involved at this link: WCMC
New Date for City Council Communication Relative to Reducing or Eliminating Jetskis at Indian Lake
The Worcester City Council Standing Committee on Veterans’ Memorials, Parks and Recreation will receive information regarding the process to limit or ban jetskis on Indian Lake at their meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 6 p.m (new date).

Below is the information to connect into this virtual meeting.

Public Call-In Information:

  1. Log into the WebEx application via your computer: Levi Lincoln (North) Chamber: https://cow.webex.com/cow/onstage/g.php?MTID=ed30ea8515c482c00ede60ee01d2b6ec5 (Please make sure your computer has a microphone).
  2. Call into the meeting: Levi Lincoln (North) Chamber - Phone Number: 415-655-0001 (Access Code: 172 247 4434)

To be clear, it is not likely that a decision will be made on this evening. The purpose is to provide clarity on the process, should the City Council decide to move this forward.

Please see information below on connecting and information that is being provided on the process at the meeting.


It is our understanding that public input will be accepted.
GO FISH! Worcester Angler Series Next Event Begins June 1st
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 1st and running through July, 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!
ILWA Annual Public Meeting a Success
Thank you to everyone who attended the ILWA annual public meeting last week. We hope that you found the information relative to the short and long range management plans for Indian Lake as well as the history of the ILWA informative. We will be posting the presentations on our website very soon.
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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