Senator Davis, Representative Dunphy, and members of the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry: My name is Nick Bennett, and I am the Staff Scientist for the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). I reside in Hallowell. I am testifying in support of LD 159 as amended. Metal mining in sulfide ores is one of Read More
public lands
Camden Hills State Park
The Camden Hills, which offer spectacular views of Penobscot Bay and the surrounding countryside, are a popular destination both for out-of-state visitors and area residents. Camden Hills State Park sees the highest day-use of any park in Maine and its visitation keeps growing. The area’s scenic beauty is matched by its ecological significance: the Maine Read More
Choice View Farm
Choice View Farm, situated at the confluence of the Eastern and Kennebec rivers, provides panoramic views of upper Merrymeeting Bay that bring many a passerby on Route 128 to a standstill. Beyond the wide swath of hayfields, one can look out to Swan Island, Abbagadassett Point to the south, and the protected Green Point Farm Read More
Clarry Hill
With roughly 360 acres of blueberry fields in active management, Clarry Hill plays an important role in the midcoast blueberry industry. Its high elevations, with expansive views out to the Camden Hills and Western mountains, have made it a target for development as coastal growth and new home construction migrate inland. Subdivision and development of Read More
Clary Lake
Clary Lake is a popular destination for boaters and anglers. With funds from the Land for Maine’s Future program and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Sport Fish Restoration Program, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (IF&W) secured funds to acquire a site that provides permanent and safe access for motor boats and Read More
Cold Rain Pond
The good water quality of Cold Rain Pond, near Sebago Lake, supports a thriving cold-water fishery. Lying in an increasingly populous area, this water body is remarkably undeveloped. Only one camp fronts on this “great pond” and a conservation easement held by Loon Echo Land Trust protects most of that private property from further development. No Read More
Commissary Point
Commissary Point lies at the head of Whiting Bay, just across the water from Tide Mill Farm — a 1,500-acre property protected by an easement that the State purchased with a Land for Maine’s Future (LMF) program grant. Another LMF grant enabled the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (IF&W) to acquire Commissary Point, and Read More
Crooked Farm
Crooked Farm, lying in a secluded setting along the Pemaquid River, supports an unusual diversity of plants and animals due to varied habitats–from wetlands, fields and forests to high knolls and ravines. Along its 1.27 miles of river frontage, both warm and cold water species of game fish spawn. The wetlands and uplands offer an Read More
Cutler Coast
When this 2,100-acre stretch of Maine’s Bold Coast went on the market in 1989, conservation groups moved quickly to ensure its protection. Maine Coast Heritage Trust and The Conservation Fund coordinated purchase of the Cutler Coast property and an additional 8,900 acres of woodland and grasslands in the towns of Cutler and Whiting. From them, Read More
