Date: August 12, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Freeport Oyster Bar Patio, 43 Main Street
Town: Freeport
AQUACULTURE PUBLIC SCOPING SESSION
August 12, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Freeport Oyster Bar Patio
(no purchase required)
43 Main St
Freeport, ME 04032
Remote participation in this meeting is also possible via Google Meet. For more information about joining the meeting remotely, please visit DMR’s Aquaculture webpage.
Applicant: Dirigo Marine Resources, LLC
Culture Type: Suspended (gear in the water and/or the bottom)
Species: Shellfish and Marine algae
Town: Freeport
Waterbody: Casco Bay
Term and Acreage: 20 years, 6 acres
If the scoping session listed above is cancelled, an alternate scoping session will be held on August 13, 2025, at the same location and time. Notice of a cancellation will be posted on DMR’s website under ‘Meetings and Events.’
What is a scoping session?
At the scoping session, the applicant will explain their tentative proposal to members of the public. It’s an opportunity for members of the public to provide feedback on the proposal, prior to the applicant submitting a final application and an eventual public hearing. This meeting does not determine whether the proposal will be granted.
How to participate:
You can attend the session or contact the applicant. A copy of the draft lease application, which includes the location of the proposed site and operational plans is available on DMR’s website under ‘Maine Aquaculture Leases and LPAs.’ Questions about the leasing process may be sent to: DMRaquaculture@maine.gov
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