NORDIC OVERLAND • January 8, 2025
In a dramatic turn of events, a nonprofit organization is challenging a contentious fish farm project in Belfast, Maine. Upstream Watch has initiated legal proceedings against Nordic Aquafarms and the local government, alleging serious missteps in the permitting process that could endanger the environment. Upstream Watch’s director, Jill Howell, has passionately voiced the group’s concerns over the ecological integrity of the site, which is home to undeveloped forests, wetlands, and important waterways. Howell believes that allowing development in such a sensitive area would be detrimental to the community and its valued natural resources.