Sucker Brook

Sucker Brook is located in the City of Bangor, Maine and the Town of Hampden, Maine. The stream watershed area includes area in Bangor south and east of Bangor International Airport including the Maine Business Enterprise Park, Odlin Road, Perry Road, and portions of Outer Hammond Street and Interstates I-95 and I-395.

The water quality of Sucker Brook has been assessed by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and determined not to meeting state water quality standards for aquatic life use. The stream was consequently listed on the State's 303(d) list of impaired waters in 2004.  The Maine DEP identified impervious cover and urban influence as stressors to Sucker Brook.

Does Sucker Brook Have Watershed-based Plan?

Sucker Brook does not have a Watershed-based Plan.  Efforts to understand Sucker Brook have been undertaken in the form of a Stream Corridor and Watershed Survey, and a fluvial geomorphic assessment.  A watershed based plan may be developed in the future.

The Stream Corridor and Watershed Survey was completed in October 2014 and includes a basic assessment of the stream.  The City of Bangor, the Town of Hampden, and the Maine DEP worked in cooperation to complete the Survey and report.

A Geomorphic Assessment and Restoration Recommendations report was prepared by Field Geology Services for the City of Bangor and the Town of Hampden in 2023.  This report included an overview of the morphology of the stream, as well as areas of interest for future improvements along the stream.  The focus of this work is to identify areas where in-stream habitat can be improved, and also to identify any problem areas that might be addressed.

What is next for Sucker Brook?

The City of Bangor will implement one structural stormwater best management practice (BMP) in the Sucker Brook Watershed by June 30, 2027.

For More Information, Contact:

Richard May ~ (207) 992-4243 ~ richard.may@bangormaine.gov