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Invasive species are not
currently found in Lake George or Oaks Pond
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lakes should be protected against invasive species
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Variable leaf and Eurasian
Milfoil
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can reduce water quality
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spread rapidly and out compete native species
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grow in up to 20 ft of water
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Eurasian more aggressive than variable
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Variable leaf milfoil
already in Maine
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Milfoil transported on boat
trailers and propellers
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can survive a few days out of water and still
regenerate
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