#Changemaker Spotlight: #MichaelShaughnessy
A dedicated Friend of the #PresumpscotRiver
By Amy Paradysz, Winter 2025-26
Excerpt: "Shaughnessy, who became president of the Friends group in 2010, is inspired by the historical record of #ChiefPolin saying he 'belonged to' the Presumpscot River. Shaughnessy says, 'That has been a bellwether for us, conceptually, that we all belong to the river and the river could be cared for much better.' "
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Changemaker Spotlight on Michael Shaughnessy: A dedicated friend of the Presumpscot River | Green & Healthy Maine magazine – Happy, healthy, sustainable
Discover how Michael Shaughnessy and Friends of the Presumpscot River have championed river conservation in Southern Maine. Learn about their efforts to improve water quality, remove dams, and reconnect communities to Maine's Presumpscot River, highlighting its rich history, environmental importance