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The Penobscot River Restoration Project is an unprecedented collaboration between hydropower company PPL Corporation, the Penobscot Indian Nation, seven conservation groups, and state and federal agencies, to restore 11 species of sea-run fish to the Penobscot River, while maintaining energy production. Read more ... PROJECT DETAILS

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VOICES OF THE WATERSHED

Interviews with community members

Benefits to Birds of a Free-flowing River - poster and more!


For project news, visit our Media pages


Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Permit Filings from the Penobscot River Restoration Trust

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Article on Leaping Living Fossils in On the Water magazine.

Woodblock print of shortnose sturgeon by Sally Gilbert, 2009

Check out our updates to the Spotlight on Sturgeon page - see new photos and video!


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Report on river restoration and climate change

Opsrey with alewife at Damariscotta Mills. Photo by Linwood Riggs. Alewife Videos

See videos and articles on river herring and the vast changes on the Kennebec River since removal of the Edwards Dam ten years ago.


For information on science and monitoring efforts:
Science Monitoring Page

Memorial for Clem Fay dedicated October 12, 2009

Memorial for Clem Fay, long-time fisheries biologist for the Penobscot Indian Nation and project advocate.

John Banks, Director of the Department of Natural Resources for the Penobscot Indian Nation, dedicated a memorial stone in honor of long-time DNR fisheries biologist Clem Fay during the Indigenous Peoples' Day Ceremony at Indian Island on October 12, 2009. Clem's strong vision for a restored Penobscot River and tireless work on the river's fisheries will always be remembered. Link to tributes to Clem Fay. Link to journal article Clem co-authored on Atlantic salmon and other diadromous species interactions.


State completes Operational Plan for Penobscot River sea-run fish restoration LINK to plan

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