Event: The State of the Lakes in 2023

Join us at Worcester’s annual State of the Lakes event! Come to learn about the health of Worcester's recreational waterways and upcoming initiatives to improve these resources for all. We will present the results of the Lakes and Ponds Program's 2023 water quality monitoring and lake management efforts. Local watershed associations and community groups will share information about opportunities to get involved in your watershed and community.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center, Worcester

3 Paul Clancy Way, Worcester, MA

Doors open: 5:15pm

Event start: 5:45pm.

Come early to connect with local watershed and community groups and enjoy refreshments!

This event is free with registration through the button below.

Event: WCMC Data Summit

The Worcester Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative Data Summit will take place on Tuesday, March 26 at 6:15pm at the Worcester Senior Center at 128 Providence Street. We will review community collected data from 2023 and celebrate our dedicated volunteers. Join us to learn how community data can be used to improve management decisions!

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Worcester Senior Center

128 Providence Street, Worcester, MA

Event: 6:15 pm

This event is free and open to all!

Become a 2024 WCMC Volunteer!

The 2024 Worcester Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative (WCMC) training will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.

The Worcester Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative (WCMC) is a group of volunteer community scientists that monitor over 20 local waterways for harmful and beneficial algae. Sampling occurs twice monthly, May through October, and helps us determine the health of our waterways. If you are interested in volunteering for the 2024 season, please register for the training! All are welcome to attend the virtual training to learn about the program, with no commitment to volunteer for the season. Please contact Katie Liming at limingk@worcesterma.gov with any questions.

Current WCMC volunteers, watch your email for more details on the upcoming monitoring season!

Our Annual Neighborhood Cleanup is planned for Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 - Noon. Areas of concentration will include Morgan Park, Indian Lake Beach at Clason Rd, as well as the Frostholm and Hapgood-Brooks memorials. Please save the date!

Board members and volunteers at the Spring 2023 Cleanup.

The ILWA is always looking for volunteer board members. If you are interested in getting involved, please let us know! Email the ILWA Board of Directors

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