Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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Surface Use Restrictions to Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
An aquatic invasive plant species, variable-leaved water-milfoil (Myriophyllum heterophyllum), was confirmed growing in four waters in central Maine. To?help?reduce fragmentation of the invasive aquatic plants?before remediation occurs and to limit further spread of this plant within the waters and downstream areas,?Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Department of Environmental Protection have issued surface use restrictions for portions of:?
* Androscoggin Lake, Wayne [ [link removed](002).pdf ]?(pdf)
* Annabessacook Lake, Monmouth [ [link removed] ]?(pdf)
* Cobbosseecontee Lake, Manchester [ [link removed] ]?(pdf)
* Great Meadow Stream and northern portion of North Bay in Great Pond, Belgrade, Smithfield, and Rome [ [link removed] ]?(pdf) ("paddle craft are allowed in?Great Meadows Stream")
At this time, no watercrafts may enter the closed areas unless for emergency situations or survey and removal efforts by MDIFW and DEP. Plans for remediation are underway. Please click the links above to view maps of the closed areas. Closed areas are marked with buoys.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping protect Maine's waters.?
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Protect Our Waters from Aquatic Invasive Species
Maine has some of the country?s most pristine and healthy waters, which support high-quality habitat for fish and wildlife as well as endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Unfortunately, Maine waters, as well as the fish, wildlife, and recreation they support, are threatened each year by introductions of fish, plants, diseases, and other aquatic invasive species that compete with and displace native natural communities.
Effective June 16, 2023, prior to entering a water body and when preparing to leave launch sites, boaters are required to remove or open any devices designed for routine removal/opening (for example, hull drain plugs, bailers, live wells, ballast tanks) to encourage draining of areas containing water (excluding live bait containers). This must be done in a way that does not allow drained water to enter any inland water of the state.
*It is up to everyone who enjoys Maine's waters - boaters, paddlers, and anglers - to protect our waters.?*
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