It will jeopardize the extraordinary wild fishery and the magnificent wildlife in the area by promoting access for fishing and hunting in one of the most remote regions left in northern Maine. It will make Native American archeological sites and unique logging era historic artifacts in the region more vulnerable to vandalism. And it will increase competition for campsites. It is not consistent with the LURC law, comprehensive plan, and zoning rules. First, BPL has not been able to meet the statutory test to demonstrate by substantial evidence that the criteria for approval are satisfied.
Enforcement is a big concern.
BPL cannot ensure that use of the boat launch parking area will not exceed its design limits, that roadside parking will not take place, that boat launching will not occur next to John s Bridge, and that there will be no camping in the parking lot. The facilities at the proposed boat launch go too far. They even go beyond what is called for in the new AWW Management Plan. The public and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council were not consulted before the decision was made to exceed the facilities described in the AWW Management Plan. No boat launch is needed at John s Bridge.