The community-based management groups listed on this page existed before Penobscot East Resource Center. We often work closely with these independent organizations—providing support, guidance and assistance when needed.

Deer Isle-Stonington Clam Committee:

The Deer Isle-Stonington Clam Committee poses with members of Island Heritage Trust and Maine Sea Grant. Photo courtesy of Penobscot Bay Press.

In 1999, the Deer Isle-Stonington Shellfish Committee led the towns of Deer Isle and Stonington in adopting an ordinance limiting commercial clam licenses principally to island residents.

The committee works with the state to manage the island’s clam resource at a local level. Committee members also volunteer many hours to the conservation of the resource, re-seeding clam flats and cleaning beaches.

Click here to see the 2008 Calendar of Events

Members
Ginny Olsen, chairperson

Blaine Olsen

Chip Cochrane

Chandler Eaton

George Robbins

Mike Scanlon

Alton Smith

Rodney Smith