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MAINE: Lawmakers briefed on permitting policies for growing land-based aquaculture industry

January 22, 2020 — The Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee heard more Tuesday about the recent expansion of the land based aquaculture industry in Maine.

Officials with the Maine Department of Marine Resources and The Department of Environmental Protection briefed the committee members on permitting policies for land-based aquaculture.

Three of the newest aquaculture locations include Bucksport, Jonesport, and Belfast.

Read the full story at WABI

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