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‘One easy, simple step’ to protect Maine’s lakes from invasive species
Legislature considers a Pull the Plug Law to require boaters to drain out any water before they leave an inland waterway.
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Milfoil cleanup efforts underway last summer at Jug Stream and Cobbosseecontee Lake. Some legislators are proposing the “Pull the Plug Law” that would require boaters to drain everything from their vessels, trailers and other equipment when removing a boat from the water.
Image courtesy of the Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed
Maine’s many lakes may get some added protection to help block invasive plants and animals that pose a growing risk as more and more recreational boaters head to the state.
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