IPP Handbook

The Invasive Plant Patroller’s Handbook provides volunteers with important information on what aquatic invasive plants are, why you should be concerned, and how to begin surveying your lake to detect infestations early.

The Handbook is broken up into four sections so that you can more easily find what you’re looking for. In Background, you’ll find the history of aquatic invasive plants in Maine as well as information about current efforts to deal with infestations. In Aquatic Plants you’ll find resources for learning more about plant structure, growth and habitat as well as identification guides to common native plants. In Screening Surveys, we provide information on how to survey and how to construct gear you might need. Finally, you can find all the forms needed for surveying in the forms section.