Aquaculture Public Scoping Session - Dirigo Marine Resources

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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