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Coastal study group idea sent back ashore AUGUSTA A resolution that would have created a 25-member study group to research how best to balance new coastal development with environmental conservation was shot down by a legislative committee last week after concerns over the resolve’s vague language and strong objections from the aquaculture industry. “I hear the intention, but we had masses of testimony raising a lot of concerns about the way it was written,” said state Rep. Joyce “Jay” Mccreight (D-Harpswell), a member of the Marine Resources Committee. The resolution, LD 1211, was put forward by state Rep. Lynne Williams (D-Bar Harbor) to “create multi municipal communication, conflict resolution and cooperation” around the state’s bays and waterfront and give smaller towns more say over what happens in their region’s waters. ....
Coastal study group idea sent back ashore AUGUSTA A resolution that would have created a 25-member study group to research how best to balance new coastal development with environmental conservation was shot down by a legislative committee last week after concerns over the resolve’s vague language and strong objections from the aquaculture industry. “I hear the intention, but we had masses of testimony raising a lot of concerns about the way it was written,” said state Rep. Joyce “Jay” Mccreight (D-Harpswell), a member of the Marine Resources Committee. The resolution, LD 1211, was put forward by state Rep. Lynne Williams (D-Bar Harbor) to “create multi-municipal communication, conflict resolution and cooperation” around the state’s bays and waterfront and give smaller towns more say over what happens in their region’s waters. ....
Aquaculture bill draws scrutiny at statehouse AUGUSTA A bill seemingly proposed in response to a controversial salmon farm project in Frenchman Bay drew robust comment at the statehouse on Tuesday, with proponents arguing for a second look at the state’s aquaculture permitting process, while aquaculturists said the proposed changes could cripple a growing industry and be especially harmful to smaller businesses. The bill, LD 1146, presented by Rep. Robert Alley (D-Beals) and co-sponsored by Rep. Lynne Williams (D-Bar Harbor) seeks to examine the framework for aquaculture leases, look at how other states handle the burgeoning industry and review the state’s regulatory oversight. ....
Aquaculture bill draws strong praise and condemnation at Statehouse AUGUSTA A bill seemingly proposed in response to a controversial salmon farm project in Frenchman Bay drew robust comment at the Statehouse on April 13. Proponents argued for a second look at the state’s aquaculture permitting process, while aquaculturists said the proposed changes could cripple a growing industry and be especially harmful to smaller businesses. The bill, LD 1146, presented by Rep. Robert Alley (D-Beals) and co-sponsored by Rep. Lynne Williams (D-Bar Harbor) seeks to examine the framework for aquaculture leases, look at how other states handle the burgeoning industry and review the state’s regulatory oversight. ....