Sampling procedures are easy and involve any standard angling technique. If you are interested in fishing for a great cause - contact LEA for more information. The Maine Milfoil Summit LEA is organizing the second annual Maine Milfoil Summit. The summit is a form for citizens to help shape Maine s plan for defending itself against invasive aquatic plants. The summit will be held on Friday, March 2nd at Saint Joseph s College in Standish.
Maine faces a significant threat from plants like Milfoil.
Invasive aquatic plants is a prominent issue before the Maine Legislature this year. Maine needs to react quickly to this threat to the lakes and economy of the state. The gathering is intended to foster creative thinking and alliances among state agencies, private conservation groups and local citizens. There will be updates on pending legislation, case studies of control efforts, general information on invasives and training for those who want to volunteer to help in prevention programs. The summit is co-sponsored by the Congress of Lake Associations, the Greater Portland Council of Governments, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, the Portland Water District, the University of Maine George Mitchell Center and the Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program.