Secretary Salazar Joins Senator Collins on Visit to Pine Tree State
Highlight Contributions of Outdoor Recreation and Conservation in Maine
FREEPORT, ME—On Thursday, August 18, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will join U.S. Senator Susan Collins in Maine to highlight the economic benefits behind outdoor recreation and emphasize the importance of continued investment in conservation of parks and other public lands. Known as a premier recreation destination and referred to as “Vacationland” by locals, Maine offers countless opportunities for residents and visitors to get outside and explore the great outdoors.
Salazar and Collins will begin the day with a visit to L.L. Bean’s flagship store in Freeport where they will learn about successful public-private partnerships driving outdoor recreation and encouraging youth to reconnect with the natural world. Founded in 1912, L.L. Bean oversees the operations of 5,000 employees and generates revenue of $1.4 billion worldwide as part of America’s outdoor economy.
Following the visit to L.L. Bean, Salazar and Collins will join state officials and University of Maine’s Project Managers for a tour of the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center. During the tour, participants will learn about the state’s deepwater offshore wind energy potential.
Later in the day, Salazar will travel to Millinocket to hear from community members and stakeholders regarding the potential creation of a new North Woods National Park east of Baxter State Park and adjacent to the Penobscot River.
EVENT 1: L.L. Bean Visit and Media Availability
WHO: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
Susan Collins, U.S. Senator
Chris McCormick, President and CEO of L.L. Bean
WHAT: Media Availability and Tour
WHEN: Thursday, August 18, 2011
10:15 a.m. EDT Media Availability
10:30 a.m. EDT L.L. Bean Store Tour
WHERE: 95 Main Street Freeport, Maine
EVENT 2: University of Maine Visit
WHO: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
Susan Collins, U.S. Senator
WHAT: Tour of the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center
WHEN: Thursday, August 18, 2011
1:50 p.m. EDT Tour
2:55 p.m. EDT Media Availability
WHERE: Advanced Structures and Composites Center
5793 AEwC building, Flagstaff drive
Orono, ME
EVENT 3: Public Meeting on North Woods Proposal
WHO: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
WHAT: Public Meeting on North Woods Proposal
WHEN: Thursday, August 18, 2011
4:30 p.m. EDT
WHERE: Stearns High School
199 State Street
Millinocket, ME
*auditorium
*doors open at 4:00 p.m. EDT
