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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-12-12 Recognition RECOGNITION OF THE ORONO BOARD WALK VOLUNTEERS AND RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ORONO BOARD WALK WHEREAS, the Orono Bog Boardwalk has been in operation since May 2003; and WHEREAS, approximately 20 percent of the length of the Boardwalk is in the City of Bangor and 80 percent is in the Town of Orono; and WHEREAS, in 1974 the National Park Service designated the Orono Bog as a National Natural Landmark because of the outstanding features of the bog; and WHEREAS, during the past nine years at least 200,000 visits have been made to the Boardwalk by residents and visitors, with thousands of school children, including those from Bangor schools, have participated in the Boardwalk’s guided tours; and WHEREAS, the Orono Bog Boardwalk provides access for persons who are unable, for reasons of disability, to traverse a unique type of wetland, a northern peatbog; and WHEREAS, the Orono Bog Boardwalk has deteriorated substantially because of wood– decaying fungi, carpenter ant infestations, and heavy use and is becoming difficult to keep repaired and safe. NOW, THEREFORE, I, CARY M. WESTON, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, on behalf of the Bangor City Council recognize the Orono Bog Boardwalk volunteers and support their efforts to raise sufficient funds to reconstruct the Boardwalk with composite material that will last well into the foreseeable future. th Given this the 12 day of December 2011. _______________________________________ Mayor Cary M. Weston