Like many young Mainers, I feel lucky to live in a state with such a wealth of natural beauty and wilderness, and I feel that it is our responsibility to maintain and protect these natural resources for the future of our state. I was shocked to learn of the Canadian Wolfden Resources mining company’s renewed efforts to site a heavy metals mine only 20 miles away from Mount Katahdin, which threatens this future.
This mine’s operation would irreversibly pollute Maine’s waterways, destroy protected wilderness and harm wildlife, including endangered species living in the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, all for minimal employment or material gains. These places are sacred to the Penobscot Nation and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. It is clear that Wolfden has no respect for the state of Maine or the people that inhabit it – so much so that the company thinks it can succeed with this mine on the second attempt.
To those who find this proposal unsettling, now is the time to speak up. I encourage people to voice their concerns through email at wolfdenrezoning.LUPC@maine.gov. The comment period is open until Nov. 2.
Della Huntley
South Portland
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