Registration open for Penobscot Watershed Conference, Republican Journal reports
The Republican Journal reported residents of the Penobscot watershed are invited to meet with scientists, researchers, business leaders, nonprofit organizations, fishermen and government representatives to discuss the state of the region past, present and future at the Penobscot Watershed Conference, scheduled for April 8–9 at Point Lookout in Northport. UMaine professor and marine biologist Robert Steneck will give a keynote presentation about Penobscot Bay. The presentation will be followed by six concurrent workshops on the themes of maritime heritage and industry, watershed economy, indicators of environmental health, collaborations, recreation and tourism, and environmental policy issues. The workshops will feature presentations and panel discussions by more than 70 experts from the watershed and beyond. More information, including a draft conference program and registration, is on Maine Sea Grant’s website.