SUN JOURNAL • May 6, 2024
Crooked River is one of the major tributaries for Sebago Lake watershed, which is one of the cleanest sources for drinking water in the United States. Believing the area may be reaching a tipping point due to more development, Jenny O’Connell wants to showcase the unique connection between the water, forest and even the wildlife in producing what O’Connell claims is “one of the top 50 cleanest water drinking supplies in the country.” O’Connell and three colleagues, including photographer Andy Gagne of Norway, are in the midst of a six-day source-to-the-sea kayak trip to bring attention to the watershed during National Drinking Water Week.