The Maine Departamenf of  Envrionmental Protection (DEP) is seeking permits to apply the aquatic hebicide ProcellaCOR EC., containing the active ingredient floroyrauxifen-benzyl, to control the invasive variable-leaf water milfoil in Messalonskee, Androscoggin, and Little Sebago Lakes.

To inform the public about the proposal treatments, DEP will hold in-person informatdional meetings at three locations and dates:

Messalonskee Lake, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm., Belgrade Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, Belgrade.

Androscoggin Lake, Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm., Androscoggin Yacht Club, 22 Lake Street, Wayne.

Little Sebago Lake, Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00 pm, Town of Windham Public Works Building, 185 WIndham Center Road, Windham.

If permits are approved, treatments will be conducted by subsurface injection through perforated hoses from surface watercraft on the following dates:

Messelonskee Lake – July 9, 2026.  Androscoggin Lake – July 1, 2026.  Little Sebago Lake – August 6, 2026.

The DEP encourages residents and stakeholders to attend the public meetings to learn more and ask questions about the planned herbicide treatments aimed at preserving the health of these important Maine lakes.

For additional inforation, contact:  David R. Madore, Deputy Commissioner, david.madore@maine.gov.