After Two Decades Of Underwater Weeding, Lovell Pond Homeowners Eradicate Invasive Milfoil

MAINE PUBLIC • September 8, 2021

It took more than two decades, but homeowners on Cushman Pond in Lovell have eradicated invasive milfoil by repeatedly diving in to pull it out by hand. Doug Faille, who helped lead the effort, says the state considers a body of water to be milfoil-free after three seasons have passed without finding the invasive plant, and Cushman Pond reached that milestone last weekend. Faille credits the commitment of more than 100 homeowners and community members who took part in the effort.