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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, zebra mussels, purple loosestrife, yellow iris or banded mystery snail.
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, zebra mussels, purple loosestrife, yellow iris or banded mystery snail.
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.