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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