Monhegan information for the Healthy Water, Healthy Aging project.
Monhegan, located in the Penobscot Bay, is a famous haven for artists, birders, and whimsical vacation seekers. Now part of Lincoln County, Monhegan is the traditional territory of the Abenaki people. Continuing this long history of community on Monhegan, many accept this island to be the first place to be settled in Maine. Monhegan has a large seasonal fluctuation in population, home to around 70 year-round residents, but seeing thousands in the warmer months. While much of Monhegans economy is tied to this seasonal tourism, fishing is still a large part of the culture and livelihoods here. Interestingly, Monhegan has an inverse fishing season that runs during the winter instead of summer months. Despite its small size, Monhegan sports miles of beautiful trails, some even cohabited by fairy houses.
To learn more about Monhegan, follow along on their community page.
To explore Monhegan’s natural beauty, check out the link below.
Monhegan Project Status Table
Thanks to our collaboration with the Monhegan community, the Healthy Water Healthy Aging project has been successful! Below are the running statistics for project participation and the results for what our drinking water samples are showing. Check back in to see how this project grows and what we find together!
| Drinking Water Test Kits Sent Out | Drinking Water Test Kits Returned | Drinking Water Surveys Taken | Number of Contaminated Samples | Contamination Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | Fe, Mn |