Bremen Conservation Commission: Muscongus Bay Map Exhibit

Friday, August 14, 2009

Muscongus Bay Map Exhibit

There will be an opening night reception for the Muscongus Bay Atlas Exhibit from 7 - 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, at the Bremen Town House.

The exhibit includes 24 colorful maps of the Muscongus Bay region, featuring a variety of themes such as historical sites, fishing, sailing and kayaking areas, and wildlife habitats.

Everyone is invited to attend; admission is free and refreshments will be served.

In addition to the map exhibit, the Bremen Historical Society will have photo display on Bremen Boat building at the opening.

At about 7:30 p.m., there will be brief presentations by Jennifer Atkinson, Marine Program Director of the Quebec-Labrador Foundation which prepared the maps, and Maggie Shannon, Director of the LakeSmart program. Three LakeSmart Awards will be presented.

Also, BCC chairman Dennis Prior is providing original artwork from his collection to benefit the Bremen Conservation Account. Ten selections, all marine inspired, capture the essence of Bremen's working waterfront and its fleet in a vibrant display of light and color. Each piece ranges in size from 16" x 16" to 16" x 22" and is valued starting at $300. Anyone who donates $5 to the conservation account at the exhibit opening will receive a chance to win the canvas of their choice; a $20 gift will entitle the donor to five chances. The drawing will be at 8:30 p.m.

After the opening, the maps will move to the town center where they will remain on display through August 31.

A number of Bremen committees and organizations are helping sponsor this Opening Event, including the Conservation Commission, Townhouse Committee, Historical Society, Patriotic Club, Muscongus Community Club and the Library. The Medomak Valley Lant Trust and the Pemaquid Watershed Association are also sponsoring this event.

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BCC Background | 2007- Present

Since 2007 the BCC has dedicated itself to understanding the natural resources of Bremen and the conservation values and priorities of Bremen residents. Through numerous public forums and events the BCC determined a general public sentiment toward conservation which led to a lengthy process of developing a conservation plan consistent with the Comprehensive plan and public input. This plan established a baseline for where Bremen was in terms of protecting our natural resources and set forth strategies within the plan according to the four main points indicated within its mission statement.

In the latter half of 2010 the BCC began to realize that while many strategies in the Bremen Conservation Plan had been achieved, the most important work had yet to begin. In order to proceed the BCC needed to confirm conservation priorities and in January 2011 the BCC held an interactive public workshop to consider what types of projects might be considered if funded by the Bremen Land Conservation Reserve Fund (LCRF). Interestingly, this workshop affirmed what the BCC had already learned in earlier work. The results gave the commission a clear path in developing and undertaking conservation projects consistent with the conservation plan.

Quote of the Day

"Be the change that you want to see in the world." Matama Gandhi
"True conservation provides for wise use by the general public. The American people do not want our resources preserved for the exclusive use of the wealthy. These land and water resources belong to the people, and people of all income levels should have easy access to them." George D. Aiken
"The purpose of conservation: The greatest good for the greatest number in the long run." Gifford Pinchot, first Director of the U.S. Forest Service

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Friday, August 14, 2009

Muscongus Bay Map Exhibit

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