Shaw Brook

Shaw Brook is located in the City of Bangor, Maine and the Towns of Hermon, Maine and Hampden, Maine. The stream headwaters are located in Bangor in the vicinity of Hildreth Street North.  The stream flows in a southerly direction towards Hammond Street. The stream crosses under Hammond Street near the town line with Hermon.  The stream flows through Hermon and Hampden to the Souadabscook Stream. Drainage areas in Bangor flowing to Shaw Brook include: Hildreth Street North, Hildreth Street, portions of Outer Hammond Street, portions of Target Industrial Circle, and portions of Odlin Road.

Shaw 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 2006.

Does Shaw Brook Have a Watershed-based Plan?

Shaw Brook does not have a Watershed-based Plan and the City of Bangor does not currently have a plan to develop a watershed-based plan.

The City plans to have a geomorphic assessment completed on Shaw Brook by July 2027.  This report will include 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 Shaw Brook?

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

For More Information, Contact:

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