 Public Input
Opportunities for public involvement will occur at many points in the project, not only as required by law and regulation but also through the efforts of various parties to work together with organizations, local businesses, citizens, governments and all interested people.
Since October of 2003, hundreds of people in the region have attended meetings to learn more, have their questions answered, and share their thoughts, concerns and enthusiasm for the Penobscot River Restoration Project. Thousands more have learned about the project through staff participation and our display table at events and festivals held within the project area and around the state. The parties to the agreement kicked off community-wide discussions with two large public meetings, one near each end of the project area – in Orono in November 2003 and Howland in early December of 2003. Project representatives also have discussed the project at town council meetings including Bradley, Veazie, Howland, Eddington, and Brewer, and made presentations to and discussed the project with scores of other groups and individuals. Discussions have been very productive, yielding many ideas that will improve project implementation, by anticipating and addressing concerns as appropriate, and finding approaches that will maximize ecological, economic, cultural and other benefits of a restored river. The Penobscot River Restoration Trust will continue meeting with towns affected by these projects to identify, and address potential issues, and provide insight into the changes that can be expected on the river. In December of 2007, the Penobscot River Restoration Trust held formal public scoping sessions as part of the permitting process required with project implementation. The public will have multiple opportunities to comment as we proceed with the federal and state regulatory process for the project. Learn more about:
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