Public Input
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Opportunities for public involvement have and will continue to 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.
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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, Milford, 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. We appreciate the hundreds of comments on the project received during the federal and state regulatory process. Keep checking our homepage for future meetings, events and other opportunities for public discussion.
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