STAY AWAY FROM THESE MARKERS
Aquatic Invasive Species such as Eurasian Watermilfoil and others have been found in areas with these markers.
These invasive aquatic plants can be spread unknowingly by anything that gets too close: boats, kayaks, jet skis, swimmers and even dogs and fishing lines.
Investigating Eurasian Watermilfoil here
Photos courtesy of the Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed
Red flag indicates divers working below.
Maine State buoys and markers
Waterway Buoy Markers
The buoy markers on Lake Cobbosseecontee comply with the nationwide waterway marking system as recommended by the U.S. Coast Guard for the purpose of minimizing hazards.
The Maine State Aids to Navigation System ( M.S.A.T.N.S.) was developed specifically for this state and it consists of five types of markers:
1. Lateral types of Aids to Navigation
2. Safe water markers
3. Inland waters obstruction markers;
4. Regulatory and Information markers
5. Other Waterway Marking Devices and Waterborne Structures
Markers are not typically placed within 200 feet of the Water Safety Zone (shoreline) with the exception of high-traffic areas. Learn more and see examples of the markers at Maine.gov before heading onto the water.