25 January 2014: Maine Lakefront Property Owners Encouraged to Contact Legislators About Bill to Control Invasive Plant Infestations

Maine lakefront property owners should know that a bill is now before the legislature that would finally provide some significant funding for those working to control invasive aquatic plant infestations. LD 1626 was presented by Representative Mike McClellan of Raymond. It would raise the milfoil sticker fees for in-state boats by $7 and $15 for out-of-state boats. The proceeds would help fund suction harvesting, bottom barrier work and hand-pulling. You can read the whole article at: http://blog.mrlakefront.net

Thanks to Jack Holland for bringing this to my attention.