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St. George River watershed land use history: reporting by Colby College intern Anna Weber

Plan of Cushing surveyed by James Malcolm, dated April 16, 1795
Plan of Cushing surveyed by James Malcolm, dated April 16, 1795

This summer, Colby College intern Anna Weber supported youth programs, welcomed visitors to the Langlais Art Preserve's barn, and created outreach tools like our scavenger hunt. The land trust was fortunate to extend Anna's internship through Colby College's Buck Lab this fall. From her campus in Waterville, Anna utilized Colby's special collections and library resources to research land use history on the St. George River watershed. Her research is presented here in three regions of the watershed: northern, central, and the Cushing peninsula.


Anna wrote of her research: "The diverse, storied lands and rivers of Maine are not merely static beings of the present day. They are living bodies whose compositions have been determined by the ways in which they were cultivated, developed, stewarded, and naturally changed over thousands of years of existence. In particular, the Cushing peninsula of Knox county, Midcoast Maine, holds a rich and complex history whose exploration is essential to understanding the current state of this area today."


Anna's research explores Wabanaki history in the watershed, geology, agriculture, wildlife, development, and uses of the St. George River. The reports, found below, include rich primary sources.


We are so grateful to Colby College and the Buck Lab for providing the resources and funding for Anna's internship. We look forward to uplifting Anna's research further as we update our website, kiosks, and preserve signage.


Read Anna's research:





 
 
 
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