WORCESTER—The city’s Department of Sustainability and Resilience Lakes and Ponds Program presents “The State of the Lakes in 2023: Working Together for Blue Space Resilience” on Thursday, March 14, at the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center.
“Worcester’s lakes and ponds are valuable recreational, aesthetic, and natural resources,” said City Manager Eric D. Batista in a statement. “Worcester is lucky to have a program dedicated to proactively managing our waterways to preserve ecosystem services, in collaboration and coordination with many different partners throughout the community.”
In 2023, the Lakes and Ponds Program sustained collaborations with volunteers and community organizations to actively monitor waterways across the city. Using the collected data, the program initiated management plans and projects aimed at reducing beach closures and enhancing the overall well-being of the city’s aquatic spaces. This included the launch of a new initiative to enhance water quality at Indian Lake.
Discover the outcomes of these initiatives at the annual State of the Lakes event, featuring updates on water quality, upcoming improvement projects, and opportunities for residents to engage. Gain insights and pose questions about Lake Quinsigamond, Indian Lake, Coes Reservoir, Bell Pond, Patch Reservoir, and Cooks Pond.
The presentation is facilitated by Lakes and Ponds Program Coordinator Katie Liming. Light refreshments will be provided. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. to allow attendees to connect with local watershed community groups and learn about university students’ projects.
Attendees are asked to register at https://forms.office.com/g/vdWgVNV1ud. To learn more about the City’s lakes and ponds, or to volunteer, residents can visit worcesterma.gov/bluespace.
