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September 10, 2011

Lake association initiatescourtesy boat inspections

Morning Sentinel Staff

PALERMO -- Invasive plants have been found in 34 Maine lakes and more infestations are found each year. The only known defense against these non-native plants is education and boat inspection. The plants are carried from lake to lake by unsuspecting boaters who have not cleaned their boats and trailers before moving from one lake to another.

The Sheepscot Lake Association obtained certified inspector status for 11 of its members and began courtesy boat inspections on Labor Day in an effort to protect Sheepscot Lake.

No problems were found on the inspected boats. Association members passed out literature explaining the invasive plant problem and presented gifts to those whose boats and trailers were inspected.

The season is almost over, but the association is already planning an expanded program next year and welcomes all boaters to use Sheepscot Lake's many recreational features while protecting it for future generations by inspecting for invasive plants before launching.

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