industry has been seriously impacted . Many organizations focus specifically on supporting the fisheries industries in Maine and provide great benefit to a diversity of seafooddependent DownEast Acadia businesses , including the restaurant industry . Additionally , several local and regional organizations focus solely on research , education , technical , and financial assistance intended to sustain a resilient , innovative seafood industry . Municipalities and conservation organizations actively partner with State and private entities to protect and
Tradition and Innovation - Woodland Pulp and affiliate companies St . Croix Tissue and St . Croix Chipping operate in Baileyville . Woodland Pulp has been an integral part of Baileyville since the early twentieth century , and today is the largest employer in Washington County , with over 300 employees . Woodland Pulp strives to promote sustainable forestry and minimize environmental impacts . They produce St . Croix Hardwood , a type of pulp made from locally sourced wood . St . Croix Tissue is a new , state-of-the art tissue paper manufacturing company producing a full range of products for the growing national and international tissue markets . St . Croix Chipping chips 85 to 100 loads of tree length wood every 24 hours , 7 days a week . Photo source : stcroixtissue . com .
preserve waterfront parcels for both commercial and recreational access into perpetuity .
Conclusion
The DownEast Acadia region is strongly supported both locally , regionally , and at the state and national levels in economic development through industries that reflect local values . Engaging residents and potential residents around shared values to explore the benefits and opportunities that exist in the region will help attract and retain a sustainable population and demographic . Awareness of and interaction with heritage stories will strengthen pride-of-place and nurture stewards of our cultural and natural heritage – which in turn strengthens the economy and communities founded so deeply upon our unique heritage .
A National Heritage Area designation in DownEast Acadia will support continued economic development that celebrates and supports the people who live , work , and play here .
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