Partners
Acadia National Park
Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park, making it the first national park east of the Mississippi River. The park is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the scenery.
Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park, making it the first national park east of the Mississippi River. The park is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the scenery.
Frenchman Bay Conservancy
Frenchman Bay Conservancy is a 30 year old regional land trust. FBC conserves distinctive ecosystems, lands and waters for the benefit of all from the Union River and Frenchman Bay watersheds east to the Hancock County line.
Frenchman Bay Conservancy is a 30 year old regional land trust. FBC conserves distinctive ecosystems, lands and waters for the benefit of all from the Union River and Frenchman Bay watersheds east to the Hancock County line.
Friends of Acadia
FOA preserves, protects, and promotes stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment of current and future generations.
FOA preserves, protects, and promotes stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment of current and future generations.
Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation
Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, collaborates with lobstermen, scientists and members of the community to:support a healthy lobster fishery within the Gulf of Maine, conduct vessel-based field work, protect and sustain the resource, encourage good stewardship of the marine environment, and provide outreach, education and economic opportunities.
Gear Grab: After three successful years of our Derelict Lobster Gear Retrieval, Salvage & Disposal Project, GOMLF has created GEAR GRAB, a three pronged approach to removing and recycling derelict fishing gear at-sea, along the coast and in fishermen's back yards. Go to www.geargrab.org for more information on how you can get involved.
Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, collaborates with lobstermen, scientists and members of the community to:support a healthy lobster fishery within the Gulf of Maine, conduct vessel-based field work, protect and sustain the resource, encourage good stewardship of the marine environment, and provide outreach, education and economic opportunities.
Gear Grab: After three successful years of our Derelict Lobster Gear Retrieval, Salvage & Disposal Project, GOMLF has created GEAR GRAB, a three pronged approach to removing and recycling derelict fishing gear at-sea, along the coast and in fishermen's back yards. Go to www.geargrab.org for more information on how you can get involved.
Island Institute
The Island Institute is a nonprofit organization that serves as a voice for the balanced future of the islands and waters of the Gulf of Maine. The Institute is guided by an island ethic that recognizes the strength and fragility of Maine's island communities and the finite nature of the Gulf of Maine ecosystems.
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Maine Coast Heritage Trust
MCHT conserves and stewards Maine’s coastal lands and islands for their renowned scenic beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, ecological diversity and working landscapes. MCHT promotes the conservation of natural places statewide by working with land trusts, communities and other partners. Founded in 1970, the trust was a pioneer in the use of conservation easements as a way to protect land. Since this time the trust has worked to protect more than 138,000 acres in Maine, including more than 300 entire coastal islands.
MCHT conserves and stewards Maine’s coastal lands and islands for their renowned scenic beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, ecological diversity and working landscapes. MCHT promotes the conservation of natural places statewide by working with land trusts, communities and other partners. Founded in 1970, the trust was a pioneer in the use of conservation easements as a way to protect land. Since this time the trust has worked to protect more than 138,000 acres in Maine, including more than 300 entire coastal islands.
Maine Island Trail Association
The Maine Island Trail Association’s goal is to establish a model of thoughtful use and volunteer stewardship for the Maine islands that will assure their conservation in a natural state while providing an exceptional recreational asset that is maintained and cared for by the people who use it.
The Maine Island Trail Association’s goal is to establish a model of thoughtful use and volunteer stewardship for the Maine islands that will assure their conservation in a natural state while providing an exceptional recreational asset that is maintained and cared for by the people who use it.
MDI Paddlers
We strive to insure not only that paddlers in our area are safe and have fun, but are aware of the fragile nature of our islands. Join us on our paddles and cleanups and support our efforts by joining our club.
We strive to insure not only that paddlers in our area are safe and have fun, but are aware of the fragile nature of our islands. Join us on our paddles and cleanups and support our efforts by joining our club.
The Nature Conservancy
The Maine Chapter is The Nature Conservancy's fourth oldest chapter, founded in 1956 by Rachel Carson and other leading Maine citizens concerned about the loss of wildlife habitat.
TNC's vision is to leave a sustainable world for future generations. Today’s society faces unprecedented challenges. Dwindling natural resources, declining economies, a rapidly changing climate and other threats require that all of us begin working together to reach common solutions. More than ever before, we must find innovative ways to ensure that nature can continue to provide the food, clean water, energy and other services our growing population depends upon for survival.
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US Fish & Wildlife Service
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.