Only Rain Down the Drain:

Protecting Indian Lake Together

This year, the Indian Lake Watershed Association (ILWA) is launching our 2026 Fundraising Campaign with a critical, singular focus: ensuring that nothing goes down our storm drains except clean rainwater.

Why Storm Water Matters

It is easy to think of storm drains as simple gateways to a water treatment facility, but in reality, they flow directly into Indian Lake and surrounding water bodies. Every piece of street litter, dropped leaf, yard fertilizer, or car oil washed down a drain ends up in our local water bodies. By protecting these entry points, we directly protect the health of the lake and nearby water bodies, preventing toxic algae blooms and keeping the water safe for wildlife and recreation.

We recently sent out an educational mailer (See below) to hundreds of households closest to the shoreline to share practical tips on keeping our storm drains clean. But protecting a watershed takes an entire community—both those who live steps from the water and those who carry the lake in their hearts.

A Community Connected by Water

Whether you look out your window at the lake every morning, own a property in the neighborhood, or have moved away but still cherish childhood memories of summers spent on the water, you are a vital part of the Indian Lake story.

Our distant members and supporters are just as crucial to our success as our shoreline neighbors. Your support ensures we can continue water quality monitoring, community clean-ups, and vital watershed education.

How You Can Help Today

To keep our momentum going through 2026, we need your help:

●    Renew Your Membership: If you haven’t yet renewed for 2026, please take a moment to do so today. Your membership supports all of our efforts.

●    Make an Additional Donation: If you are in a position to give a little extra this year, an additional donation will directly fund our storm water protection initiatives and community outreach.

Thank you for your continued dedication to Indian Lake. No matter where you live today, your support helps keep our lake clean, beautiful, and thriving for the generations to come.

Annual Spring Cleanup - May 9, 2026

Our Annual Spring Neighborhood Cleanup was held on Saturday, May 9 from 9:00 - Noon.

Areas of concentration included Morgan Park, Shore Park, Indian Lake Beach at Clason Rd, 149 West Boylston Dr. as well as the Frostholm and Hapgood-Brooks memorials.

Despite the cool, damp day, we had a great turnout! As they have for many years, the students and teachers from St. Johns Model UN program turned out in force and were a tremendous help. We always look forward to and appreciate this long standing collaboration! Thank you to the students and teachers who continue to support this effort year after year! Additionally, we had a great turn out from our friends at The Vault, who have been assisting with our cleanups for several years. Special thanks to Restaurant Pizza Works for opening early to host the lunch for our volunteers.

Thank you to the City of Worcester DPW&P for their support and assistance with the removal of the collected trash!