2007 CBC Agenda
The First Annual Cobscook Bay Conference
Renewable Energy/Renewable Resources
9:00 to 9:30
Coffee and doughnuts
9:30 to 12:00
WELCOME, Will Hopkins, Cobscook Bay Resource Center
RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAMS, Heidi Leighton, Cobscook Bay Resource Center
RENEWABLE ENERGY: Tidal Power
- Chris
Sauer, Ocean Renewable Power Company - View Presentation as a PDF:
- Normand
Laberge, Tidewalker Associates - View Presentation as a PDF:
- Steve
Crawford, Passamaquoddy Tribe Environment Department - View Presentation as a PDF:
Three projects are being proposed to generate electricity using tidal power in the Cobscook region. Ocean Renewable Power Company is proposing to place a submersible prototype turbine in the Western Passage or near Shackford Head. Tidewalker Associates is proposing to build a 1200 foot dam and power facility at Half Moon Cove. The Passamaquoddy Tribe is studying two sites for in-stream tidal power. Representatives of each project will give presentations of their plans.
BREAK Coffee and doughnuts
Discussion: Tidal Power: Costs And Benefits To Cobscook Communities
What will be the impact of each project on fisheries, aquaculture, boat traffic, and marine mammals? How will each project benefit people in the area? Will it create new jobs, lower our electric rates, or attract new businesses? Is it a viable project or just another grand scheme?
12:00-1:00
LUNCH. Seafood Chowder & Sandwiches. (Donations Accepted) Sign up for door prize.
Presentation of Awards:
- Cobscook Fisheries Award: Leo Murray, Lubec
- Cobscook Scholarship Award: Paige Case, Lubec
- Future of the Fisheries Award: Wesley Gove, Lubec
Live Auction! Auctioneer: Harold Clossey, Sunrise County Economic Council. Click here to see a list of the auction items.
1:00-3:00
RENEWABLE RESOURCES: Fisheries
Future Of The Boat School, Dean Pike, Boat School & Bud Finch, City of Eastport
Downeast Groundfish Initiative, Ted Hoskins, Penobscot East Resource Center
Cobscook Bay: The Last Good Scallop Grounds In Maine, Will Hopkins
Marketing Cobscook Seafood---Adding Value To Local Seafood & Products, Will Hopkins
3:00-4:00
SPEAKERS RECEPTION
Music provided by Ohm Sweet Om, Plus Arielle Raff
Informal reception with light refreshments and music. Drawing of door prize. Take a moment to meet the speakers from the presentations, hold some informal conversations, and enjoy a bite to eat before heading home.