Presentation Story Arcs

Riley:   
Problem--need, sustainable power in Maine
     
Solution--hydroelectric should be a solution
      
Obstacles--need dams, fisheries affected, make lakes where there were none

Attainable solution?--suggest some balanced ideas



Aidan:   
Problem--too many dams for wild species on Penobscot River watershed
      
Solution--take down
      
Obstacles--need power, expense to remove, recreational fishing, species spread
      
Attainable solution?--balance human needs and fisheries' needs


Leta:       
Problem--we need clean water
      
Solution--CWA 1972(?) nn re-authorization
      
Obstacles--permit licensing power awarded to state of Maine by EPA
, makes State subject to corporate influence
      
Attainable solution?--licensing back to EPA(?)



Megan:   
Problem--need jobs and clean watershed
      
Solution--mills without pollution
      
Obstacles--cost, lack of imagination
      
Attainable solution--corporate support, need more understanding of options

Natalie:   
Problem--Roxanne Quimby restricting historic access 
      
Solution--compromise w/ locals & sportsmen
      
Obstacles--tribalism, resentment, lack of imagination and empathy

Attainable solution--education, PR, communication