BANGOR DAILY NEWS • November 25, 2024
My fishing expeditions throughout northern and eastern Maine are among my most sacred memories. However, throughout our state’s 6,000 natural bodies of water, a decline in water quality seems to be a recurring issue. It is essential that we fight to prevent degradation of water quality so that future generations may enjoy the beauty that our thousands of lakes, ponds, and rivers have to offer. Forestry operations and run-off from residential areas do not help. Lakes with high levels of phosphorus tend to have frequent algae blooms, which poses threats to the health of both the lake and the organisms that live in it. One way to protect our lakes is to limit residential development. Writing letters of concern directly to forest management companies is one way to make your voice heard and encourage change. ~ Logan Drillen, Dedham