Maine Compass: Maine’s lakes feeling effects of climate change now more than ever

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.