I often disagree with the Q.J. but Lincoln is right on about this topic. Much of the island is ledge and swamp. Without much better septic systems we are going to be up to our eyes in it.
MDI is under seige. Massive cruise ships are polluting the air and water in Bar Harbor. Now over development and failing septic systems are impairing the watersheds. Who will step up and protect our island? It sure isn't FOA or the park service as they support the Bar Harbor chamber of commerce's mission to add more tourism.
In the last 5-6 years NE Creek has definitely changed, it has gone from a shallow and fairly clear waterway to a green and weed infested creek, similar to many rivers I've seen in this country. Go paddle it in August, you’ll see your paddle is pushing against algae and weeds and not so much water. Like another commenter posted, the island is all ledge and swamp without much loamy soil between the two to absorb runoff.
An excellent piece on water quality. Yes, the Island needs an independent citizens group,. I wrote a piece for The Islander summer before last. You reproduced it. This idea has attracted some good interest but nothing actionable as yet. I'd like to talk to you about it when I'm back on MDI early July.
I often disagree with the Q.J. but Lincoln is right on about this topic. Much of the island is ledge and swamp. Without much better septic systems we are going to be up to our eyes in it.
MDI is under seige. Massive cruise ships are polluting the air and water in Bar Harbor. Now over development and failing septic systems are impairing the watersheds. Who will step up and protect our island? It sure isn't FOA or the park service as they support the Bar Harbor chamber of commerce's mission to add more tourism.
In the last 5-6 years NE Creek has definitely changed, it has gone from a shallow and fairly clear waterway to a green and weed infested creek, similar to many rivers I've seen in this country. Go paddle it in August, you’ll see your paddle is pushing against algae and weeds and not so much water. Like another commenter posted, the island is all ledge and swamp without much loamy soil between the two to absorb runoff.
Lincoln -
An excellent piece on water quality. Yes, the Island needs an independent citizens group,. I wrote a piece for The Islander summer before last. You reproduced it. This idea has attracted some good interest but nothing actionable as yet. I'd like to talk to you about it when I'm back on MDI early July.