As everyone who was around the central Maine lakes this past winter and spring knows, they shed their ice blanket earlier than usual. That followed on the heels of a late ice-over and gave us the shortest period of ice cover in memory, at least on Salmon Lake, where I’ve kept records for the last […]
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Lawmakers gut bill aimed at protecting Maine lakes
The measures coincide with growing concerns from lake groups and environmentalists about the threat of climate change and invasive species.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
More Eurasian milfoil found near island on Cobbossee Lake
The recent discovery comes months after Maine legislators passed a law requiring the cleaning, draining and drying of boats to curb the spread of invasive plants.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Association eyes proactive steps to stop invasive plant spread at key Kennebec County lake
If left untreated, the Eurasian watermilfoil could devastate Lake Cobbossee’s ecosystem and contaminate other Maine lakes, advocates say.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Cobbossee Lake herbicide treatment for Eurasian water milfoil to take place Monday
The Department of Environmental Protection expects the treatment will eradicate invasive Eurasian water milfoil because the plant is not established in the lake.
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7 Lakes Alliance works to remove, prevent spread of milfoil on Great Pond
Property values, recreation opportunity, ecology, biodiversity at risk if invasive plant spreads.