Invasive plant patrol workshop

    DOVER-FOXCROFT — Maine  waters are being invaded. As with a serious illness, early detection is key; the earlier the introduced invader — such as Eurasian water-milfoil or zebra mussels — is detected the greater the chances for finding an effective treatment and reducing the risk of spread. With over 6,000 lakes and ponds, and thousands of miles of suitable stream habitat to be monitored for the presence of aquatic invaders on an ongoing basis, the challenge here in Maine is enormous A free training will provide you with everything you need to get started.

    This summer an introductory workshop is being offered by the Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program on Friday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Foxcroft Academy. The workshop is hosted by the Sebec Lake Association, and co-hosted by the Friends of Wilson Ponds Association, the Dexter Lakes Association, the Sebasticook Lake Association and the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District.
    Pre-registration is required. Please contact the Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program at vlmp@mainevlmp.org or 783-7733 to register. For on-line registration and workshop schedule updates please visit  www.mainevolunteerlakemonitors.org/workshops.