Volunteers Needed: Invasive Species Removal, August 28th Invasive Species Removal Project Friends of Merrymeeting Bay is looking for active, enthusiastic volunteers willing to assist in the removal of a discrete and isolated stand of Phragmites located on the Abagadasset River. The project will take place on August 28th, from 10 am – 2pm in Bowdoinham. Continuing efforts started in 2009, will be using the “clip and drip” approach, which involves cutting and bagging the seed heads and then squirting a dose of herbicide down each hollow stem. This method is labor intensive but is effective and selective- the herbicide is only applied directly to individual plants. An experienced, licensed applicator will be present to assist with this effort. Volunteers are needed- Please help! If you would like to take part in this rewarding opportunity to kill invasive plants, learn more about the Bay and help protect the natural communities within Merrymeeting Bay please sign up with Misty Gorski at 737-8508 or fomb@suscom-maine.net. Please bring your own hand clippers, gloves, water proof boots, hat, sunscreen and bug spray if you prefer. Don’t forget plenty of water to drink and a lunch. Rain paints may also be ideal for navigating through the Phragmites stand while working. Directions: From Route 24 in Bowdoinham turn onto the Carding Machine Road. About 1.9 miles down the road you will see a yellow gate on the right. The gate will be open and you can drive down the dump road to meet everyone. Parking will be located at the end of the dump road by the old town landfill. Merrymeeting Bay, at the junction of 6 rivers drains nearly 38% of Maine and is recognized as an internationally significant resource for its migratory waterfowl, anadromous fish populations including sturgeon and salmon, as well as its bald eagles and rare plants. Friends of Merrymeeting Bay works to preserve, protect, and improve the unique ecosystems of the Bay through land protection, education, research and advocacy.
Posted on Friday, August 06, 2010 (Archive on Sunday, September 05, 2010) Posted by Misty Gorski  Contributed by
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