Concerned Citizens Opposed to Long Pond Quarry

At A Glance

Location: 

Bucksport, Maine

Primary Issue Area:

  • Land & Water

Active since:

2007

Grants Received In:

  • 2008

Core volunteers:

9

Community Size:

2,885

Our Purpose

to educate ourselves and the members of the Bucksport Town Planning Board about all relevant information pertaining to a proposal for a rock quarry in our area so that the best decision can be made for the immediate residents, the environment, as well as other Bucksport citizens and surrounding areas.

Summary of Projects

Concerned Citizens Opposed to Long Pond Quarry received a grant in 2008 to secure the services of a hydrogeologist to assess the impact of a proposed blasting rock quarry to Long Pond, surrounding wetlands, streams and wells of nearby residents.