CALAIS, Maine — A Canadian agency that oversees and attempts to maintain the serenity of the St. Croix River Valley is concerned about recent reports of rowdy behavior, and is asking those who frequent the parks along the river corridor that separates New Brunswick and Maine’s Washington County to be mindful of others.
Canadian parks such as Spednic Lane Park and Beaconfield Park are popular destinations for visitors from both sides of the border who enjoy summer camping, swimming, canoeing, fishing, tubing, boat launches and other activities.
“The river and parks are a public space for us all to enjoy,” said Leigh-Anne Outhouse, executive director of the St. Croix International Waterway Commission. “The recreational value of the St. Croix contributes to its outstanding Heritage River status. Summer is a busy time of year for river activities, and we want to remind visitors to respect the grounds so they can be enjoyed by everyone for many years to come.”
The commission maintains riverside campsites from May through October on behalf of the province of New Brunswick. Outhouse said the commission has recently fielded complaints of drunken and rowdy behaviour, excessive noise after quiet hours, theft of personal belongings, and littering and vandalism. There also have been reports of large bonfires, despite a burning ban.
“We continue to work with local enforcement agencies to reduce misuse of the parks so they can be enjoyed by everyone,” she said. “The river is a cherished feature of the St. Croix corridor and its surrounding lands, and it is a symbol of community and historical pride.”
Park rules for camping are available upon request at the St. Croix International Waterway Commission’s offices in St. Stephen and St. Croix and on-site at the parks. They require that campsites are clean upon departure, that fires are maintained in authorized fire pits and that fires are built to minimal size during fire bans. Park users also are required to refrain from cutting down trees on park lands and are required to dispose of all waste and recyclables, as well as respect park quiet hours.
“We work with local law enforcement to try to keep things under control,” Outhouse said. “We just want people to be reasonable and respectful. The problems we are seeing this summer are nothing new, and there hasn’t been any arrests or citations; that’s something we are trying to avoid.”
First thing I would do is change the last name, Outhouse…. Is Outhouse a real last name???
What a crappy name.
Face would probably be flushed red, out of embarrassment if you said that to his face.
Butt outhouses don’t flush.
Well alright then, nothing to say here that has not been said. Glad to know the first commenters are of like mind and I am not the only one…that is all.
So you just stopped by to mark the territory.
Got it.
Yes, and sorry I didn’t respond sooner, I was out of the house. But you’re in my thoughts.
LOL!
Unfortunately that is her last name, but I understand she is in the process of having it changed to something more appropriate……”Latrine”.
Vive LaTrine! Tres Bon!
this group is nothing more then the canadian goverment making jobs.
They are trying to dictate how americans should act and behave on international waters.
Maybe they need to remember the river has 2 sides.
Why aren`t they worried about the pollutants and snow laced with rock salt being dumped into the river by St. StephensThey also wanted to charge for using the river
I`m not saying it is permissable to pollute the river
Its official! calais is a total dead zone. I mean seriously, this is news? People camping, partying, vacationing, having fun. When will the mayhem end?
It’s not in Calais. The parks they are talking about are in Vanceboro and along the river corridor above. Read the article.
If the comments and attitudes on here are any indication, perhaps some citations and arrests are in order after all. The authorities seem to be showing a great deal of restraint to avoid turning a good time into an unpleasant experience. Attempts at demeaning people is not the way to win friends and influence someone who is trying to be as fair as possible.
I believe that they dont have the authority to arrest. just write tickets. They should take cops along for the ride and let them sort out the bad apples
The indications of the comments and attitudes here are just that, comments and attitudes.
If it is solitude you seek, it’s abundantly present in our gem called Maine. (It’s known as the LePage fan club. Join now and receive a Chinese manufactured flag lapel pin now. Please specify country. Thank you.)
But seriously,
Maine has such diverse and beautiful chunks of the planet at this point in time. Retire to Florida? Gross! There’s nothing like a Maine winter for solitude and quiet, All you can eat.
the beginning of the story cites concern over recent reports of rowdy behavior and whatnot.the end of the story says this is no different than any other year.where is the story? people go to the woods to cut loose and have a little fun. Maybe the answer is to separate the people who want to raise a little he## from those with sticks up their a**.