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Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
Aquatic invasive species have the ability to significantly alter the way we use and enjoy our lakes. As the name suggests, invasive species are non-native plant and animals. Once out of their native environment, they quickly spread due to the lack of a "checks and balances" system since they often leave their predators and competitors behind. Once invasive species are established, native plants and animals as well as humans can suffer. Native plants can be overtaken and fish populations can decline. The effects of aquatic invasive species can interfere with swimming, boating and fishing activities.
Lake Wapogasset & Bear Trap Lake have curly leaf pondweed and Chinese mystery snail. Our lakes DO NOT have Eurasian water milfoil, purple loosestrife or banded mystery snail.
In the Summer of 2022, yellow iris was identified on a small number of properties about WBT. The Lake Association voted to hire a contractor to professional treat the identified plants in 2023. In the Fall of 2022, zebra mussels were discovered in Wapogasset. More information this discovery can be found here.
Stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species is everyone's responsibility. For more information, check out the following links. These links contain great information as well as pictures and interactive maps.
Aquatic invasive species have the ability to significantly alter the way we use and enjoy our lakes. As the name suggests, invasive species are non-native plant and animals. Once out of their native environment, they quickly spread due to the lack of a "checks and balances" system since they often leave their predators and competitors behind. Once invasive species are established, native plants and animals as well as humans can suffer. Native plants can be overtaken and fish populations can decline. The effects of aquatic invasive species can interfere with swimming, boating and fishing activities.
Lake Wapogasset & Bear Trap Lake have curly leaf pondweed and Chinese mystery snail. Our lakes DO NOT have Eurasian water milfoil, purple loosestrife or banded mystery snail.
In the Summer of 2022, yellow iris was identified on a small number of properties about WBT. The Lake Association voted to hire a contractor to professional treat the identified plants in 2023. In the Fall of 2022, zebra mussels were discovered in Wapogasset. More information this discovery can be found here.
Stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species is everyone's responsibility. For more information, check out the following links. These links contain great information as well as pictures and interactive maps.