Weekly FACT
How does the Plum Creek Plan impact the Moosehead Lake Shoreland?

• 30% of the shoreland is already developed
• 25% of the shoreland is available for development
• Of that 25%, 8% is owned by Plum Creek. Under Plum Creek’s proposal, 42% of their Moosehead shoreland will be slated for development; the rest will be put into a permanent conservation easement
• 44% (84 miles) of the shoreland is currently publicly owned or protected through zoning that prohibits development
• 15% (29 miles) of the shoreland was sold to the state by Plum Creek; this represents 42 percent of the state’s total ownership;
• Plum Creek’s proposal will bring the percentage of protected shoreline on Moosehead Lake to 50 percent
• Therefore, only 3% of Moosehead’s shoreline is proposed for development by Plum Creek.

Maine Snowmobile Show
On the weekend of October 7 -9, the Coalition will have a booth at the 9th Annual Maine Snowmobile Show at the Augusta Civic Center. The hours will be

Friday, October 7 4 PM – 9 PM
Saturday, October 8 9 AM – 9 PM
Sunday, October 9 9 AM – 3 PM

Over 5,000 people usually attend the Annual Show. Admission is only $5 per person, and children under 12 are free. Please stop by our booth for information on the Coalition and the Plum Creek Plan.

Words of Support
An article published in the Bangor Daily News this week tackled the recent criticism of Plum Creek’s development on Roach Pond:

“A boat ride down the length of (Roach) Pond highlights the contrast between the new clustered properties and older camps like Wisher’s that were built over the years in a scattershot manner. The older cottages, set close to the water and in some cases surrounded by lawns, would be banned under today’s more stringent standards that require 200 feet of frontage, a 100-foot setback and a forest canopy along the shore.

Fred Candeloro (owner, Kokadjo Trading Post) welcomes Plum Creek as a good neighbor and says its planned development is preferable to the hodgepodge methods of the past.

He says conservation provisions included in the First Roach project ensure that the awe-inspiring scenery he sees from his store will be there to enjoy for all time. “With the concept plan, that stays,” he said, pointing to the clear water, verdant forest and mountains in the distance. “That view is going to be here forever.”

Letters to the Editor
The Plum Creek Plan has generated many letters to the editors around the state. The Coalition encourages you to send letters to your local papers, concentrating on the facts of the Plan and negating the political rhetoric and misinformation often found in opponents’ letters. The Coalition encourages you to use this email newsletter which provides you with updated, factual information on the Plan, as a basis for writing your letters.

Coalition Information Center
Frances Turner at the Coalition Information Center in Greenville is available to answer questions about the Coalition. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to request a speaker to provide more information about the Coalition, please call Frances at one of the following numbers:

• Local (207) 695-2264
• Toll Free 1-888-702-7466

Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter. Please forward this to your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and organizations you belong to and help us spread the word. Any questions or comments may be directed to Edie Leary eleary@eatonpeabody.com or Will Gardiner wgardiner@eatonpeabody.com or by calling The Coalition Information Center at 1-888-702-7466 or (207) 695-2264.