Indian Lake Watershed Association
- Address:
- 5 North Pond Road, Wocester, MA 01606
- Contact:
- Robert Gates
- Phone:
- 508-852-6325
- Email:
- bproke@charter.net
- Description:
- In the past, Indian Lake was used extensively for sailing, water-skiing, swimming and fishing. However, existing conditions have substantially reduced the recreational potential of the Lake. In 1978 the Indian Lake Improvement Association was formed to restore, preserve and maintain the environmental quality and beauty of Indian Lake and its watershed. Through this group's efforts, the Indian Lake Watershed Association (ILWA) was incorporated in 1985 as a non-profit 501(3c) organization. Indian Lake had become overrun with weeds leaving it unusable in any recreational ability. This group of concerned residents banned together to lobby government officials and raise awareness of the problem. These efforts resulted in a chemical treatment, limited dredging and implementation of an annual draw down which kept the lake virtually weed free for close to 15 years. During this time, the ILWA continued to actively educate the public through newsletters, presentations to local schools and business groups, organizing cleanups, monitoring lake conditions and working on further improvements to the watershed area. Over the past several years, a dramatic increase in development in the watershed and introduction of non-native invasive weeds has again turned the tables on Indian Lake. The ILWA has worked feverishly with local residents and city and state officials to combat the effects of development within the watershed by pinpointing problems and developing solutions that will help Indian Lake become an even greater asset to the entire community. The consistent and continuing efforts of our group, will keep Indian Lake an attraction for the enjoyment of future generations.
- Regular Events:
- Monthly ILWA meetings and semi-annual cleanups.
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