While attending the Big Air 420 kayak gathering at Limmington Rips I had the pleasure of meeting Rob Mitchell, a citizen of Westbrook. Rob showed up with print outs and concept plans for something amazing. He has discovered a unique and amazing opportunity to create one of the first whitewater river parks in Maine. Sappi, who owns and operates a hydroelectric station at Sacarappa Falls in the heart of Westbrook has allocated a large sum of money to build a concrete fish ladder. Now, anyone with half a brain who has ever seen one of these knows they are hideous and they don’t work. Rob has proposed a unique alternative that fits within their budget and will not only please the fish, but also create spectacular outdoor recreation opportunities for the community while improving green space and creating a better water front. I had the privilege of filming Rob while he spoke about this amazing opportunity. Please enjoy this video, and find Rob’s idea on Facebook at Facebook.com/westbrookriverpark