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Major Mercury Cleanup Planned for Penobscot River

2/27/2025

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The Penobscot Estuary Mercury Remediation Trust is taking a bold step to tackle mercury contamination in the Penobscot River, Maine. By applying for permits to cap 6.3 acres with sand, they aim to pave the way for a larger cleanup of 130 acres. This long-standing pollution, rooted in the 1960s, has devastated wildlife and restricted human access to the river's beauty.

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Story summary

The Penobscot Estuary Mercury Remediation Trust is taking a bold step to tackle mercury contamination in the Penobscot River, Maine. By applying for permits to cap 6.3 acres with sand, they aim to pave the way for a larger cleanup of 130 acres. This long-standing pollution, rooted in the 1960s, has devastated wildlife and restricted human access to the river's beauty.