Washington Lakes and Watershed 2.0

07/04/2024

2nd annual....Jimmy Buffet themed ..boat parade huge success...2nd and 1st place awarded because it was to close to call ..

03/08/2024

I can't believe it but as judge and president of the watershed association, I'm calling ICE OUT on Washington Pond at 1705 today....there are a few ice cakes floating around here and there but they will be gone tomorrow....this has to be the earliest I know of....

08/03/2023

Washington Lakes &Watershed Association invites you to our Annual Meeting with a presentation By Ruskin Hartley of The International Dark-Sky Project on August 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM at
Medomak Family Camp at 178 Liberty road in Washington.

Ruskin Hartley has presented internationally on the need to reduce light pollution and how doing so benefits our health as well as increased benefits to the environment.

The meeting will begin with a meet and greet, followed by a
presentation of results of the 2023 Annual WLWA Photo
Contest. Mr. Hartley’s presentation will follow.
FMI: https://www.washingtonlakesassociation.org/
Text: Peg Hobbs (207) 790-0723

Our MissionTo promote awareness and provide management for the waters and watershed of Washington, Maine. LEARN MORE Important Current & Upcoming EventsINVASIVE SNAILS IN WASHINGTON PONDAugust 12, 2023: WLWA Annual Meeting - 6:00 PM - Medomak Family Camp Keynote: Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director,....

04/20/2023

The Washington Lakes and Watershed is proud to sponsor this event

03/14/2023

Next Monday night at 6:30 pm, in the Bryant room at the Town of Washington town office, the Washington Lakes and Watershed Association is sponsoring a talk on composting toilets/outhouses and all the latest information and regulations on their installation to help protect our watershed. The talk will be led by extremely qualified Washington resident Dave Studer. The meeting will also be Zoomed
Topic: Lakes Association
Time: Mar 20, 2023 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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02/22/2023

Do to Red Zone internet being down, Tonights ZOOM board meeting is being postponed till tomorrow night at 7 pm...new invitation will be sent....Come on Washington broadband!!!!!

02/12/2023

It's time for our annual Ice Out contest. Entries forms are at the stores in Washington.

07/26/2022

GOOD MORNING!!

The WLWA is taking submissions for our 2nd annual photo contest and we have extended the deadline for for getting your photos in!!

All the information can be found at our website....

Our MissionTo promote awareness and provide management for the waters and watershed of Washington, Maine. LEARN MORE SUMMER OF 2022 - COMING EVENTS PHOTO CONTEST & EXHIBITION!! - ENTRIES DUE BY JULY 30, 2022WLWA is sponsoring its Second Annual Photo Contest and Exhibition in celebration of the natur...

07/26/2022

Washington Lakes & Watershed Association

Annual Meeting
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Corner Gallery, Downtown Washington
5-6 pm Photo Contest Exhibit --Vote for your favorite photos
6-7 pm Keynote: “Our Loons & Our Lakes” presentation by
Maine Lakes Executive Director, Susan Gallo

Susan will bring us news of recent projects to count Maine’s loons and increase
their productivity by floating loon rafts and engaging volunteers in other loon
protection efforts. She’ll also share information about Maine Lakes “LakeSmart”
program, an update on how Washington Pond is doing, and some easy things
that lakeshore owners and lake visitors can do to protect water quality, wildlife
habitat, and recreational opportunities for everyone.
7:15-7:45 pm Annual Business Meeting ~ all are welcome
Agenda:
1. Review of accomplishments and future plans—Jeff Grinnell
2. Vote on Proposed Bylaw Amendments (see our website)
3. Vote for Board of Directors (Board consists of 7-11 members)
Nominated: Jeff Grinnell; Casey Carr; Scott Edwards; Sue
Edwards; Roxanne Eggan; Dale Griffin; Kathleen Gross;
Neil Gross; Peg Hobbs; Anne Jenkins; George Stone
4. Review of the presence of snails in Washington Pond—
Kathleen Gross (informal discussion following adjournment)
5. Adjourn

If you wish to zoom during the meeting to cast your votes, please contact Kathleen
Gross at [email protected].

Light Refreshments will be served. Presentations and Meeting will be held
in a large canopy next to the Gallery building.

04/26/2022

We our sponsoring our 2nd Annual Photo Contest this summer with a new category of People's Choice Award!! This is our only fundraising event! Please follow the link below to our homepage where you can find all the information for our 2022 event as well as all the photos from 2021...

Our MissionTo promote awareness and provide management for the waters and watershed of Washington, Maine. LEARN MORE PHOTO CONTEST & EXHIBITION!! - ENTRIES DUE BY JULY 30, 2022WLWA is sponsoring its Second Annual Photo Contest and Exhibition in celebration of the natural wonders of the Washington La...