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Penobscot River In 2003, two unprecedented projects to revive the Penobscot watershed were announced and our chapter was there to support both of them. Many chapters throughout the state have made donations to the Campaign for the West Branch conducted by the Forest Society of Maine. The goal was to raise $35 million to conserve 329,000 acres of forestland in the tradition of public access. The tract of land runs from the northern tip of Mossehead Lake west to the Canadian border and north to the St. John River. It was recently made public by our Governor that the goals were met and the campaign a success. You can find out more about the project by visiting www.fsmaine.org. The Penobscot River Restoration Project involves dam removal and fish bypasses on dams from Bangor to Howland. This is by far the largest restoration project on the east coast, involving Trout Unlimited, Natural Resources Council of Maine, Maine Audubon, The Atlantic Salmon Federation, American Rivers, The Penobscot Nation, PPL Corporation, The State of Maine and the US Department of Interior. The Project will significantly improve over 500 miles of river habitat, allowing for the recovery of native species and and sea-run salmon. Visit www.penobscotriver.org for more information.
Embrace-A-Stream Grants more to come
Coldwater Conservation Fund Trout Unlimited’s Coldwater Conservation Fund (CCF) has funneled hunderds of thousands of dollars into many Maine projects over the years. It was only fitting that we support their efforts and thank them for all they've done in the state. To find out more about CCF, visit tu.org/conservation/ccf.asp.
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