Erin Wile captures the controversy regarding the development of the Basin Mills Dam on the Penobscot River.

In an effort to rebuild the ecosystem of the Penobscot River, a partnership was formed between the Penobscot Nation, industry, federal and state governments, and conservation groups. Larissa Curlik highlights the work that has been to restore the fish life of the river.

As the Penobscot River recovers from centuries of environmental impacts, the restoration of river-based traditions remains a hope for the Penobscot Indian Nation. Sara Quinn documents how members of the Penobscot Tribe used to rely on the river, and today how they attempt to remain attached to it.

For nearly 85 years, Bert Morris has been a river driver and logger. Fran Ober speaks to Morris about his experiences as a river driver.

For nearly 85 years, Bert Morris has been a river driver and logger. Fran Ober speaks to Morris about his experiences as a river driver.

Thomas Brown investigates the controversy regarding the development of the Basin Mills Dam on the Penobscot River. He focuses on topics related to development versus conservation, the life cycle and existence of salmon in the river, and the environmental impact of the dam.

The legend behind the Penobscot River goes that the river itself shaped the culture of Penobscot people, and provided for them. Elizabeth Scoville explores how the Penobscot people deal with the river being used for the needs of the industrial world, speaking to members of the tribe about their culture and community.

After rediscovering a population of strugeon in the Penobscot River, a group of scientists from the University of Maine is trying to figure out why the strugeon are there. Isaac Kestenbaum speaks to the researchers about their search for the fish.

After rediscovering a population of sturgeon in the Penobscot River, a group of scientists from the University of Maine is trying to figure out why the sturgeon are there. Kate Hassett and Isaac Kestenbaum speak to the researchers about their search for the fish.

Salt speaks to river drivers about how machines have altered the way the woods are harvested.

Salt looks into the lives of the men who work as river drivers.

Since he was a kid, David Gilbert has dug for clams in the Damariscotta River. Julie Rawe profiles how Gilbert has moved to harvesting oysters due to ecosystem shifts.