A Belfast conservation group has purchased the site of the proposed Nordic Aquafarms salmon farm.
Penobscot Bay Waterkeeper, formerly known as Upstream Watch, spearheaded opposition to the project. The group raised $1.5 million this year to fund the purchase, and will conserve the 54-acre property.
There are several former Belfast Water District buildings on the property, and the organization hopes to use some of the space for offices and a community meeting space.
Nordic Aquafarms dropped its bid to build the on-shore aquaculture facility in January after several legal challenges.
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