This summer, we will be conducting trail maintenance on the Ledges Trail on Pleasant Mountain. The following notice is a requirement for the program funding the project.

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Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Wetland – Denmark, Maine

The Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) intends to fund the following Proposed Action under the 2023 Catalyst Program. NBRC will prepare an 8-Step Decision-Making Process review in compliance with EO 11990 (Protection of Wetlands), which established a more protective standard to avoid, where practicable, adverse impacts associated with the destruction or modification of wetlands. The purpose of the Proposed Action is to improve access, amenities, and opportunities for trail-based recreation at Loon Echo Land Trust’s hiking trail network on Pleasant Mountain in Denmark, Maine.

The project includes trail improvements and the installation of a vault toilet in the main parking area. The project will provide equitable access to the outdoors to the residents of Oxford County while also contributing to the economic growth and sustainability of the region. Riverine wetlands were identified within the project area using the United States Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) database. Accordingly, NBRC has determined that the Proposed Action requires an analysis under the 8-Step Decision-Making Process to evaluate potential impacts to wetlands within the project area.

This notice provides people who may be affected by the proposed action and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment with an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate impacts.

Comments should be submitted by email to nepa@nbrc.gov. NBRC is accepting comments on this notice for 15 days from May 7th through the end of the day on May 22nd.‍

‍Date of Publication: May 7th, 2026