Submitted by theboythatcriedbomb t3_11z43j3 in Maine
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bubba1819 t1_jdawd6p wrote
I agree with you entirely. Well said
hike_me t1_jdawtjf wrote
People in the area could use more job opportunities
Awright122 t1_jdczebp wrote
Aquaculture is likely the future as the Gulf gets warmer and warmer. Big fan.
AEKDBull t1_jdcw433 wrote
Context for those of us not up on the happenings in Jonesport.
The building has been approved for pre-construction but is being challenged by Sierra Club and others. It looks to be moving through the process and getting by all the appeals but these things take time as it will likely go to court next after getting through Planning and Appeals Boards locally.
The site is huge and the detailed drawings are very interesting.
bubba1819 t1_jdf4o3b wrote
One thing for people to know as well, is that both buildings are being built on an old blueberry field so the company doesn’t need to clear much woodland. Which is a win IMO
EdSmelly t1_jdc7tlk wrote
What’s a kingfish and where is jonesport…? 🤔
intent107135048 t1_jdccwbx wrote
People in the area don’t want change, but they want help only on their own terms.
bubba1819 t1_jdf4amx wrote
Some not all. Many people want the fish farm. The town voted a 2-1 ratio for the fish farm when people against tried to have a moratorium on it.
homeostasis3434 t1_jdav2qm wrote
I feel like the impacts of fish farming is kind of overblown to be honest. Especially in this case, the facility is comprised of indoor tanks and is treating the discharged wastewater so nutrient loading that could degrade water quality won't be an issue.
I think dams have a much bigger impact on our marine ecosystem than fish farms.