The Kennebec River rises from Moosehead Lake before flowing 170 miles to the Atlantic Ocean at Popham Beach.  Chris Morgan, a local Stand Up Paddle athlete, is partnering with Rivers for Change to stand up paddleboard the length of the river from July 5th – July 12th 2024.

The inspiration behind this journey is to commemorate the removal of the Edwards Dam which was breached and removed 25 years prior in July of 1999.   Our goal is to  connect, educate, and engage communities  along the river in a way to encourage more recreational use in its waters while also continuing the efforts to keep it clean.   To do this, we are working with the communities of Skowhegan, Waterville, and Augusta (and surrounding towns) to host an evening by the river which will include local experts in fishing and recreation that will get people in or on the water.  Other objectives include raising awareness for anadromous fish passage and to lay the roots for a paddle trail.