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BEP members wade through wet woods during Nordic site walk
Photo by: Kendra Caruso
State officials, local residents and parties of interest stop at a point in the woods while touring Nordic Aquafarms' proposed land-based salmon farm site Oct. 24.
Belfast — The Maine Board of Environmental Protection met Thursday at Belfast Water District headquarters to tour Nordic Aquafarms’ proposed development site for a land-based salmon farm.
Maine Department of Environmental Protection staff used maps Oct. 24 to show BEP members the physical locations of facilities and land features. There was no public discussion as the board became familiar with the proposed site layout.
Originally scheduled to walk the site Wednesday but rained out, board members slogged through tall grass, wet soil and thick woods. The loose gravel path through a field on the property ended at a wooded trail. DEP staff led attendees into the woods to view a stream next to the proposed development site.
Maine DEP staff took board members to Perkins Road and Bayside landing to see where Nordic plans to build its discharge pipe.
Members of opposition group Upstream Watch and some property owners identified as parties of interest attended the site walk. Members of The Fish Are Okay! attended in support of the project.
Nordic’s application will be discussed during a public hearing in Augusta that has yet to be scheduled, according to BEP staff member Cynthia Bertocci.
State officials, local residents and parties of interest are briefed at Belfast Water District Oct. 24 before touring Nordic Aquafarms' proposed site.
(Photo by: Kendra Caruso)
Maine Department of Environmental Protection staff emerge from woods Oct. 24 on Nordic Aquafarms' proposed site after leading Board of Environmental Protection members to a wooded stream.
(Photo by: Kendra Caruso)
Members of Maine DEP and members of the state Board of Environmental Protection pause along a gravel path on the proposed Nordic Aquafarms site Oct. 24. Accompanying them are local opponents and proponents of the land-based salmon farm.
(Photo by: Kendra Caruso)
Maine Department of Environmental Protection staff gather BEP members by a stream Oct. 24 on Nordic Aquafarms' proposed site in Belfast.
(Photo by: Kendra Caruso)
Maine DEP officials brief Board of Environmental Protection members at Nordic Aquafarms' proposed site in Belfast Oct. 24.
(Photo by: Kendra Caruso)
(Photo by: Kendra Caruso)
Upstream Watch offers Nordic alternative plan Hartley Conservation group places boundary markers in disputed intertidal zone Planning Board looks at wildlife, wetlands in Nordic application Planning Board discusses Nordic noise, odor, lights and emissions 'Friends of Hartley' invite public to meeting Oct. 19 Wells dominate talks on Nordic freshwater use Nordic's visual impacts, buffers explained Residents argue Nordic is 'too young' a company for Belfast project BEP declines to dismiss Nordic applications, rules on intervenors Planning Board begins Nordic review City to begin reviewing Nordic application Northport crowds in for Upstream Watch meeting Nordic neighbors take legal action at local, state levels BPL initial ruling: Nordic will be granted submerged lands lease Justice rules in favor of Belfast in Nordic zoning lawsuit Nordic site walk takes Planning Board through fields, trees, across Route 1 A new fish in town, The Fish are Okay! supports Nordic Planning Board hears first Nordic presentation BEP accepts jurisdiction over Nordic state applications State says Nordic has 'sufficient' title, right and interest to proceed Assistant CEO chosen for Nordic's city application New Nordic filings include release deeds from heirs for disputed property Nordic announces construction managers for salmon farm Legal sparring continues around Nordic applications A call for honest, open, civil discourse Intertidal intrigue Updated: Nordic defends title, right and interest claim Opponents accuse Nordic of misleading state, public City takes no position on Nordic pipe placement Supporters turn out for Nordic Aquafarms at public meeting Would you drink from Nordic outfall? Panelists agree: No. Continuing community dialogue Nordic announces plans for 2nd land-based aquaculture facility in California State OKs Nordic's request for alternative review process DEP backtracks on Nordic application, asks for proof of land rights Nordic offers to preserve reservoir land, if deal goes through Attorney petitions regulators to reject Nordic permit applications Editorial, Dec. 20, 2018 Nordic pipe permits paused as state reviews tidal zone crossing Supporters, critics seek answers from Nordic officials OK, Lawrence, here we go again OPINION: 24 hours in Denmark Nordic Aquafarms releases discharge estimates for salmon farm Public still wary of salmon farm, less at odds with city officials OPINION: This is why OPINION: The Nordic emails OPINION: Here's how we came to hire Deloitte OPINION: Salmon farm criteria Salmon farm opponents urge Planning Board to press 'reset button' OPINION: The Deloitte report OPINION: An opportunity to be a global player in aquaculture Neighbors sue city to restart process with salmon farm City-commissioned report gives thumbs up to Nordic Aquafarms proposal OPINION: Civility does start with truth, but truth is based on facts OPINION: Civility starts with truth Nordic Aquafarms to open office in downtown Belfast Salmon farm skeptics advised on plan of action OPINION: Land-based salmon farms will benefit Maine VIDEO: What does the city's 250 feet on Little River look like? Public discussion, debate, about salmon farm continues OPINION: Nordic's credibility chasm OPINION: Nordic Aquafarms’ CEO addresses 'misinformation' City councilors clap back at fish farm critics OPINION: This stinks OPINION: The big issue Nordic Aquafarms gives a peek at proposed salmon farm Northport voters agree to let Belfast purchase riverfront land Council overrides calls to wait, approves zoning for salmon farm Council set to make final call on salmon farm zoning Fish farm critics speak as city floats zoning changes Belfast salmon farm not a done deal Belfast to cover some costs of salmon farm development Norwegian company to build one of world's largest salmon farms in BelfastIf you appreciated reading this news story and want to support local journalism, consider subscribing today.
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