"There are going to be enormous benefits both upstream in fresh water and downstream out in the bay. With the changes coming in and around the Penobscot watershed, my charter business stands to directly benefit. More fish to catch equals more anglers on my boat, not to mention the associated items anglers will need to buy when they are here on a fishing trip. Things like lodging, bait, tackle, food and gas can only help local businesses." Read complete article
(From "Captains group backs Penobscot Restoration Project" guest editorial in the Bangor Daily News. Photo: courtesy of Captain Pete Douvarjo, Eggemoggin Guide Service).
MORE MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS ....
July 4, 2009: New York Times Editorial 10 Years, 430 Dams
International coverage in India's Frontline Magazine: Liberating a River
Link to New York Times Editorial - Undamming the Penobscot
VIDEO PROGRAMS
RADIO PROGRAMS
FISH COUNT PAVES WAY FOR DAM REMOVALS ON PENOBSCOT, by ANNE RAVANA of MPBN. SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
LISTEN TO NOVEMBER 2007 MPBN STORY BY MURRAY CARPENTER: Radio clip
LISTEN TO OCTOBER 2007 MPBN STORY BY MURRAY CARPENTER: Radio clip