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Southern Maine invasive-plant coalition meets state pesticides director; Sullivan to attend follow-up in Augusta
Summary
Lee Sullivan told the Conservation Commission that the Southern Maine Invasive Plant Coalition met with the Board of Pesticides director to discuss allowing volunteers to apply pesticides on town land and that the coalition plans another meeting in Augusta, which Sullivan will attend.
Lee Sullivan reported that the Southern Maine Invasive Plant Coalition recently met with the state Board of Pesticides director to discuss whether volunteers could be permitted to apply pesticides on town land. Sullivan said the coalition will meet again in Augusta and that he plans to attend the follow-up meeting.
The report did not include specific policy changes or a timeline for any rulemaking; the Commission recorded Sullivan's update so it can monitor the matter and consider any needed local coordination or guidance if volunteer pesticide application becomes permissible.
