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RECOGNIZING THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD'S ICE BREAKING EFFORTS
WHEREAS, The Penobscot River and Kenduskeag Stream in Bangor build up significaril
ice over the winter months; and
WHEREAS, The elimination of the Veazie Dam in 2013 has resulted in a larger and morl;
unpredictable ice sheet; and
WHEREAS, This ice collection could cause unpredictable and devastating flooding along
the banks of the Penobscot River and Kenduskeag Stream without the relief
created by ice breaking-, and
WHEREAS, The United States Coast Guard commits several ice breaking vessels to the
efforts of managing ice from Bucksport to Bangor; and
WHEREAS, The US Coast Guard equipment and staff operate for hundreds of hours ea
year breaking ice in the Penobscot; and i
WHEREAS, The US Coast Guard efforts help minimize the threat of significant spring
flooding.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Sarah Nichols, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City
Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize the efforts of the United States Coast
Guard on their ice breaking efforts for the 2018 / 2019 winter season.