Wolfden Mine Hearings Close with "Overwhelming Opposition" to the Proposal

The final Public Hearing in the Wolfden Rezoning procedure closed with over 50 commenters--many representing large constituencies--opposed and only 6 in support of rezoning.

“This is not the answer to youth flight,” commented Sasha Spencer. “LUPC, it is clear you stand as the lock on the floodgates holding back a wave of predatory transnational entities Kinross, Altius, all chomping at the bit to suck the life out of these woods and waters for cash in their investors pockets.”

We couldn't agree more. It's the LUPC's duty to ensure no undue adverse impacts occur in the territory, and passing the buck to the DEP is abdicating a mandated responsibility.

Thanks to everyone who came out and spoke up in opposition to Wolfden's outlandish plan!

Be sure to get your written comments in before the November 2nd deadline!

Coverage from Bangor Daily News Coverage from Portland Press Herald

Video Recording of the Proceedings