Milfoil Problems 1978
I remember back in the late 70's the University of New Hampshire (I believe through Gov't grant) was doing some extensive work in Alton Bay to stop the Milfoil from creeping out of Merrymeeting River and past Downing's Gas Dock. I also remember it creeping quite a ways past the town beach and toward the Bandstand. Some progress was being made and people were urged to wash their boats and trailers after and before retrieving and launching. Well the program stopped do to lack of funding. We all know how this problem weed has expanded. Chemicals in the lake? Aren't there enough being added just from landscape runoff and fertilizer? Not that any lawn fertilizer would help this along. Sorry, I don't have the answer but do recall how many years it has been an issue. How about Unity College in Maine? Would they be willing to help if they already have not. This would be right up their curriculum. Thanks for listening.
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