Weeding Out Trouble ; Conditions in Maine Have Created 'a Jackpot Year' for Disruptive Aquatic Plants
Portland Press Herald › July 16, 2010
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Clouds of green algae and stringy, gooey gelatinous masses are showing up in ponds and lakes across Maine.
Early spring weather, a warm summer and lots of sunshine are to blame for a rise in reports of weeds, algae and other freshwater plant life near beaches and boating spots, say state officials and environmental groups.See the full content of this document
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Weeding Out Trouble ; Conditions in Maine Have Created 'a Jackpot Year' for Disruptive Aquatic Plants
Although the abundant aquatic plant life poses no apparent threat to the health of humans, experts are warning people not to swim in algae or allow their pets to drink water whe...
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