Schoodic National Scenic Byway Committee
July 25 , 2021
RE : Designation of Downeast Maine as a National Heritage Area
To whom it concerns :
The Schoodic National Scenic Byway is a grass roots organization . This organization was awarded State and National status in the year of 2000 . It begins in Sullivan on Route 1 and continues to Route 186 in Goldsboro through Winter Harbor and includes the Schoodic section of Acadia National Park . The total length is 27 miles , which ends in Prospect Harbor . We have been active over 20 years working with historical societies , environmental groups , municipals , Maine DOT and other local organizations .
The Byway committee is very interested in promoting the local heritage along the coast in Downeast Maine . It is known for its granite quarries , fishing and lumber industries as well as entrepreneurs . Our coastline is one of our best assets in Maine with generations of local historic stories to be told and shared . We work with DART and Sunrise County Economic Council with similar objectives and goals , such as preserving Maine ’ s heritage . We hope you will approve the designation of Downeast Maine as a National Heritage area .
Thank you for your consideration .
Sincerely ,
Barbara Shanahan Chairperson , Schoodic National Scenic Byway
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