BANGOR DAILY NEWS • July 11, 2023
I am deeply troubled by Wolfden’s proposed metallic mineral mine at Pickett Mountain near Mount Chase. It poses a threat to the health and wellbeing of Katahdin region communities and guiding businesses, like mine. Wolfden has never successfully developed a metal mine site, let alone one that didn’t pollute gravel and surface waters with mine drainage. The proposed mine could pollute the headwaters of the Upper West Branch of the Mattawamkeag watershed, habitat for wild native brook trout and endangered Atlantic salmon. Wolfden is currently employing a public relations effort apparently to convince selectmen in the surrounding communities how great this mine would be for them when they should be spending their money on scientists and hydrologists. It’s much easier to prevent a mining disaster than to clean one up. Please oppose this project. ~ Kevin Slater, Master Maine Guide, Newry