Town of Raymond, Maine

The critical role that volunteers play in protecting Maine waters from the threat of invasive aquatic plants cannot be overstated.  Thousands of individuals across the state of Maine have joined in the protection effort, working to raise awareness in their communities and inspecting boats for "hitch-hiking weeds."  Yet, no system of prevention is 100% foolproof.  The possibility remains that an invader will eventually slip through the cracks.  The Maine Center for Invasive Aquatic Plants (MCIAP), a branch of the VLMP, is leading the effort to create a viable second line of defense by teaching volunteers and others how to detect introduced invasive plants before they become irreversibly established.  The Invasive Plant Patrol (IPP), MCIAP's nationally recognized early detection program, supports volunteer efforts by providing training, technical assistance, networking opportunities and access to a wide array of informational resources.

Please contact any of the CLWA Board of Advisor members to learn more about how you can help!