KENNEBEC JOURNAL • April 17, 2022
A new state law is intended to help protect lakes throughout Maine from invasive aquatic plants and other disruptive or nuisance species. The legislation calls for a state task force to study the issue and make policy recommendations to help control the longtime problem. The task force’s first report is due by Jan. 15, 2023. Representatives from local lake associations who have been dealing with invasive plants for several years said the state action is a step forward, but still leaves work to be done. John Stanek, vice president of the CYC Lake Association, said without taking proactive measures, Stanek said there could be devastating effects on property values and local economies.