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JUNE 26, 2001

The US Army Corps of Engineers held a public hearing on a controversial fisheries project of the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut.

About 400 to 450 people attended the hearing, reported two local papers. Although many people voiced objections, Tribal Council Vice Chairman Peter Schultz said the event was civil.

The New London Day reported that almost all of the 93 people who spoke publicly were against the tribe's plan. Local officials, fishermen, and boaters are concerned the tribe's use of trapping equipment will deny them access to federal waters.

The tribe needs a permit from the Army Corps before it can proceed with its plan. The tribe is willing to scale down plans to address local concern but, having already invested $2.7 million, isn't yet willing to scrap the proposal entirely.

Get the Story:
Mohegans' aquaculture plan meets opposition (The New London Day 6/26)
Voices raised at tribe shellfish hearing (The Norwich Bulletin 6/26)

Relevant Links:
Army Corps of Engineers - http://www.usace.army.mil
The Mohegan Tribe - http://www.mohegan.nsn.us

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