EAST WATERBORO  — Most experts agree that invasive species are a major environmental problem and a strain on our economy as prevention and remediation efforts continue to drain budgets. Can anything be done about nvasive species? The answer is yes.

Massabesic Middle School is hosting their award winning Invasive Species Forum on Thursday, Nov. 3  from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Students have been supported by a wide array of experts, including scientists and researchers from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, University of Southern Maine, University of Maine at Orono, Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program, York County Soil and Water Conservation District, Little Ossipee Lake Association and others.

This isn’t your ordinary student science fair, said teacher Pat Parent. Students at Massabesic 
Middle School are well informed and have been active citizen scientists in  their communities for many years. 

 The Aroostook team received the 2016 Teddy Roosevelt Maine Conservation Award for their efforts in last  year’s Forum. The purpose of the Forum is not only to learn about the problem of invasive species but also a call to action. Early detection is a key to controlling invasive species and this Forum is a unique opportunity for the public to become informed citizens and get a chance to become involved in the fight against invasive species.

For more information, contact Pat Parent at patrickparent@rsu57.org (207) 
247-6121 ext. 3218