cobbossee lake
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PublishedJuly 2, 2022
Courtesy boat inspections on rise at Maine lakes in high-stakes battle against invasive species
Although few inspections detect invasives such as the Eurasian watermilfoil, officials are ramping up efforts because the damage to a lake's ecosystem can hinder boaters and swimmers, and reduce surrounding property values.
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PublishedApril 17, 2022
New law to help tackle invasive plants that have troubled Cobbossee Lake for nearly 5 years
State task force must submit report by Jan. 15, 2023, with policy recommendations for better controlling invasive aquatic plant species at Maine lakes.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2021
Invasive watermilfoil returns in Cobbossee Lake despite efforts to eradicate the plant
"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.
