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New law to help tackle invasive plants that have troubled Cobbossee Lake for nearly 5 years

by Chris Bouchard April 17, 2022April 18, 2022

State task force must submit report by Jan. 15, 2023, with policy recommendations for better controlling invasive aquatic plant species at Maine lakes.

Despite new ordinance, some Winthrop boaters can keep illegal moorings in town waters until July

by Chris Bouchard April 5, 2022April 6, 2022

The mooring ordinance, which will limit new moorings after April 7, has been controversial among local boaters and prompted sharp questions at a Monday night meeting from some people against the new rules.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

New Winthrop ordinance aims to clear town waters of moorings, crafts not linked to nearby lakefront property

by Chris Bouchard March 11, 2022March 11, 2022

The ordinance will regulate the installation of moorings within 200 feet of the shoreline and ensure the materials used comply with EPA and Maine DEP regulations.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Association eyes proactive steps to stop invasive plant spread at key Kennebec County lake

by Chris Bouchard January 15, 2022January 15, 2022

If left untreated, the Eurasian watermilfoil could devastate Lake Cobbossee’s ecosystem and contaminate other Maine lakes, advocates say.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Winthrop and surrounding towns to discuss best ways to eradicate invasive water plant

by Chris Bouchard October 8, 2021October 10, 2021

Eurasian watermilfoil was discovered in Cobbossee Lake in 2018, and continues to spread throughout the lake.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Invasive watermilfoil returns in Cobbossee Lake despite efforts to eradicate the plant

by Chris Bouchard August 8, 2021August 9, 2021

“A lake that becomes really infested (with the invasive Eurasian watermilfoil plant) is absolutely useless to everybody,” said John Stanek, vice commodore of the CYC Lake Association.