Lower Kennebec Dams
• Fish passage plans like those proposed by Brookfield haven’t worked for Atlantic salmon anywhere in the world, and they’re not going to work on the Kennebec.
• Removing these dams is the best chance we have to prevent Atlantic salmon from becoming extinct and would benefit other sea-run fish that are important to the health of the Gulf of Maine.
• NOAA’s decision ignores these realities, harming wildlife, our environment, and our commercial fishing industries.
Maine TU Council is a conservation partner working with NRCM and other organizations including Maine Rivers and ASF to prevent Atlantic salmon from becoming extinct in Maine.
Next major milestone: Draft Environmental Impact Statement expected late March 2023