Invasive Aquatic Plants

The introduction of non-indigenous invasive plant and animal species to the United States has been escalating with widespread destructive consequences. Until now Maine has been spared the worst introductions, but this will not last. Significant habitat disruption, loss of native plant and animal communities, loss of property values, reduced fishing and water recreation opportunities and large public/private expenditures have accompanied invasive plant introductions in all of the lower 48 states except Maine.

Topics

• How to report invasive plants. What to do if you think there is an invasive plant growing in your lake or stream.
• Materials. Reports, maps, pamphlets, laws, documented infestations, and more.
• Plan. Maine's action plan for managing invasive aquatic species.
• Pictures of the eleven most unwanted invasive plant species: Brazilian Elodea, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Milfoil, European frogbit, European Naiad, Fanwort, Hydrilla, Parrot Feather, Variable-leaf Milfoil, Water Chestnut, Yellow Floating Heart.
• Stickers. Boat stickers required by law.

Related pages

• Cost Share Grants: cost share grants for local projects to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic plants - inspections and plant removal.
• Courtesy Boat Inspections
• Interagency Task Force on Invasive Aquatic Plants and Nuisance Species
• Use of Aquatic Herbicides. Important warning concerning the use of aquatic pesticides.
• Water Gardeners and Aquarium Owners. Information concerning common pseudonyms for banned plants.