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River levels at the local dams
The Milford and Gilman Falls Dam flashboards were successfully raised yesterday, and Milford Project operations are now back to normal. Brookfield plans to take advantage of the current and forecasted dry weather period and dropping river flows to repair/replace/raise flashboards at other Penobscot assets over the next week. Below is . . .
PENOBSCOT NATION SPRING CLEAN – UP 2023
Indian Island residential spring cleanup will commence on May 8, thru May 19. Please do not place everything in one big pile. Place wood, metal and bulky waste in separate piles. Materials must be placed curbside on or before 7:30 a.m. on the weeks of May 8th and May 15th. . . .
Economic Development
Michael BurgessEconomic Development Director207.817.7398 The Penobscot Nation guidelines for development include: 1. Healthy homes: Developing energy-efficient, safe, and affordable housing on the reservation. 2. Sustainable businesses: Encouraging investment in sustainable and culturally-relevant businesses, such as eco-tourism, agricultural enterprises, green energy production, and traditional craft products. 3. Strengthening infrastructure: Improving roads, . . .
Penobscot Nation Social Services Building
Penobscot Nation Social Services Building will be closed all day on 2/15/23. Due to replacement of the oil tank that will require heat and hot water to be turned off in the building. Employees will be working remotely and will be available by cellphone and email.
Covid update
There are 3 main viruses of concern heading into Winter and the holidays: COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV. COVID-19: The Health Department is seeing an average of 25-30 COVID cases per month since September, but these numbers do not reflect positive home tests that were not confirmed by laboratory testing. Hospitalizations . . .
Chiefs Message
Dear Tribal Citizens,
I hope this letter finds you and your families well. We are excited for some return to normalcy as we are set to hold our first community day events in two years on Friday and Saturday of this week. First, I want to thank everyone involved in planning and coordinating these activities. Also, please note that there is a heat advisory warning for this weekend, and we will be offering ways for people to safely participate.
Notice – RFP for Qualified Environmental Professional
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSMay 18, 2022Penobscot Indian NationBrownfields Program 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Penobscot Indian Nation (PIN) has received $300,000 in Brownfields Assessment funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The grant is for a community-wide assessment that may include the Six Penobscot River Islands located adjacent to the Lincoln Paper . . .
Reports and Publications
Toxic contaminants Non-point source (NPS) and pollution prevention Water Quality/Watershed Related Connecting Water Quality with Human Health
Chiefs Message
Dear Tribal Citizens,
I am writing with a heavy heart to let you know that the Tribe’s petition to the United States Supreme Court to hear our appeal of the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal’s decision on the river case was denied today. As you are aware, we have been involved in a decade long legal battle with the State of Maine over its assertion that our reservation is made up solely of the islands in the river and that we have no rights to the waters surrounding them. We pursued legal action to protect the Tribe’s territorial, cultural and spiritual connections to the river.
Links and Resources
The Water Resources Program in the media: Articles, Photographs and Videos Featuring the Water Resources Program: Fiddlehead Information: Penobscot River Restoration Project: Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP): Non-point source pollution information: Other groups working to protect water: Dos and don’ts when building on land: Soil and Water Conservation Districts: . . .