TP_4830 Lake Kashagawigamog Biomonitoring Report - Invasive Species

TP_4830 Lake Kashagawigamog Biomonitoring Report - Invasive Species

Mallory Simpson, Alex Walsh

Lake Kashawigamog, with over 2000 acres of water, is the central lake in a five lake chain that although surrounded by deciduous and coniferous forest, has its shoreline developed by cottages and resorts. The purpose of this project is to identify the threat of invasive species, their concentration to help improve future water quality management plans for The Lake Kashawigamog Organization (LKO). Six invasive species were recorded using a number of different sampling methods. After reviewing the threat of each individual invading species, recommendations are made on how to properly proceed with managing each of the invasive species in order to maintain a healthy lakes system.