Purpose: Information update and questions. One of the last meetings in the process. Should be highly informative.
The Sebago and Mollyockett Chapters of Trout Unlimited and project partner US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will hold an informational update meeting regarding plans to remove the remnants of Edes Falls Dam on the Crooked River in Naples. The goal of the project is to improve the ability for landlocked salmon to migrate to the upper watershed to spawn during their annual fall migration. Wild brook trout and other resident species of fish and other organisms will also benefit from the improved connectivity and function of the river. A remnant of the dam will remain for historical purposes, and will be reinforced. We welcome all to participate in this informational update.
The meeting will take place on Thursday, November 30 at 6:00 PM at the American Legion Hall in Naples. 26 Casco Rd, Naples, ME 04055
Following is a summary of speakers:
- Jim Pellerin, Regional Biologist with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
- Chris Reidy, Fisheries Biologist with the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Lauren Pickford and Karen Young, Lakes Environmental Association and Sebago Clean Waters
- Ken Norton, Kathy Keinath, Caleb Humphrey, Naples Historical Society and Parks and Land Use Committee
- Jim Wescott, Sebago Chapter of Trout Unlimited
- Alex Abbott, Stream Restoration Specialist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Q&A
Contact info: For more information, email or call Matt Streeter, mstreeter212@gmail.com, 207-337-2611
Project Partners: Sebago Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Casco Bay Estuary Partnership, Lakes Environmental Association, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Sebago Clean Waters, The Nature Conservancy in Maine, US Fish & Wildlife Service