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Dead fish prompt plan at Indian Lake; city to seek permits for winter drawdown
Summary
Residents reported fish kills and aquatic-weed overgrowth at Indian Lake. The city outlined treatment and a planned 1.5-foot drawdown this winter after DEP permitting; officials said oxygen loss and dense vegetation are primary drivers of the fish die-off.
WORCESTER, Mass. — After weeks of visible aquatic vegetation and reports of dead fish, councilors asked the city manager for a report and a timeline on Indian Lake treatment and on communications with residents.
Councilors and residents described hundreds of fish washing ashore and widespread nuisance vegetation. Councilor Carlson said city staff and contractors have been working at the lake and that the condition has recently improved in visibility; residents posted photos in the…
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