Celebrating Progress for the Penobscot River (Pre-recorded Webinar, November 2020)

The Penobscot River Restoration Project was a collaborative effort to balance fisheries restoration and hydropower production in Maine’s largest watershed—and it's been a huge success, improving access for sea-run fish to more than 2,000 miles of habitat!

The project removed two dams—the Great Works and the Veazie—that had blocked fish migrations for more than a century. It also constructed an innovative, river-like bypass around the third dam on the river at Howland so fish could access their historic habitat. Nearly two million river herring (alewives) and nearly 1,500 Atlantic salmon passed the Milford fish lift earlier in 2020.

In this pre-recorded webinar, NRCM and our partners in the Penobscot River Restoration Trust celebrate the success of the project. You'll hear stories from those with direct involvement who helped make this feat a reality, and you'll also learn about an inspiring new book, “From the Mountains to the Sea” that captures the dedication and drive behind the coalition.

At this special online event you’ll hear from:
🐟 John Banks, Director, Department of Natural Resources, Penobscot Nation
🐟 Laura Rose Day, Former Director, Penobscot River Restoration Trust
🐟 Kate Dempsey, State Director, The Nature Conservancy in Maine
🐟 Pete Didisheim, Advocacy Director, Natural Resources Council of Maine
🐟 Andy Goode, Vice President, U.S. Programs, Atlantic Salmon Federation