Congresswoman Chellie Pingree released the following statement on today's reported transfer of 87,000 acres of land in Maine's North Woods from Elliotsville Plantation Inc. to the federal government
This is a very generous gift to the American people and I applaud the Quimby family for making this donation. I have been a strong supporter of creating a national monument on this special and unique land, as are the vast majority of people in the region and throughout the state.
Studies have shown a national monument would bring economic growth not only to the region, but the entire state. And this proposal also preserves traditional recreation uses like hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. I hope the President uses his authority to make this land a national monument.