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University of Maine Cooperative Extension
5741 Libby Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5741
(207) 581-3188
1-800-287-0274 (in Maine)
TDD: 1-800-287-8957 (in Maine)
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E-Mail: www-questions@umext.maine.edu

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Water Quality Program is a partner in the NIFA New England Regional Water Quality Program. We actively participate in the following New England Regional Water Quality Focus Areas: Nutrient and Pest Management, New England Private Well Initiative, New England NEMO, Sustainable Landscapes, and Animal Waste Management.

CSREES New England Regional Water Quality Program logo: Applying knowledge to improve water quality

Recreational Assessment

  High Risk (3)
Modify Practices		 Moderate Risk (2)
Potential Threat		 Low Risk (1)
Recommended		 Your Rank
Using gasoline powered recreational equipment Use several of these regularly; frequently refuel in water/on ice. Use one or more of these regularly; never refuel or store near water. Use only human powered recreational equipment in and around the water.  
Use of ice shacks on lakes Have ice shack with heater and use it regularly. Have ice shack on the lake, but no kerosene heater. Don't have an ice shack on the lake.  
Shoreline erosion from access Regularly fish from the shore; not concerned about buffer plants. Regularly fish from the shore; try to avoid stepping on buffer plants. Do not fish from the shore; make an effort to correct any existing soil erosion along the shore.  
Nuisance organisms and vegetation Use boat in many different lakes; never check motor or boat for nuisance organisms and vegetation. Use boat in many different lakes; sometimes check for nuisance organisms and vegetation. Use boat in only one or two local lakes; always check boat and equipment for nuisance organisms and vegetation.  
Fishing with lead sinkers Always use lead sinkers. Sometimes use lead sinkers. Use steel sinkers or fly fish.  
Fishing line/trash Often leave trash; never collect line. Sometimes leave behind trash and line. Always bring back all trash; always collect any line of mine or line left behind by others.  

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