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• Maine Disaster Center - Guide and source for state information, news, to county and city emergency management sites. Links to state road conditions, severe weather, floods, snowfall, earthquakes, hurricanes, and emergency message boards.
• Maine Fishermen's Forum - Mission is to educate the public and the fishing industry about fisheries and marine resource issues. Provides a calendar of events, tradeshows, information, board of directors, links, resources, and pictures.
• Maine Geological Survey - Primary source of geological information in the state. Studies conducted in the following areas: bedrock, hydrogeology, marine, economic, and hazards.
• Maine Natural Resources Information and Mapping Center - Geologists, biologists, ecologists, information specialists, and administrators committed to public service by gathering, analyzing, and disseminating unbiased information on Maine's natural resources.
• Maine Water Utilities Association - Advocates for the water supply profession. Provides information about committees, directors, special events, and a newsletter.
• Maine Wolf Coalition - Supporting wolf recovery in Maine through research, education, and protection measures.
• Recycle Maine - Provides information on recycling, waste management, waste reduction in Maine, including free educational resources and planning documents for local communities.
• Regional Association for Research on the Gulf of Maine (RARGOM) - Association of institutions which have active research interests in the gulf and its watershed. Extensive, informative links to marine research.
• RESTORE the North Woods - Organization devoted to restoring damaged ecosystems, degraded habitats and native wildlife.
• SOS - Save Our Shores - Grass-roots, volunteer organization seeking to educate the public to maintain and preserve the coastal heritage. Features newsletter, legislative updates, membership, mailing list, and links.
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• Gulf of Maine Expedition2002 - A kayaking expedition going from the Gulf of Maine and Nova Scotia, Canada. Purpose was to record the state of the coastal ecosystem and raise awareness about the environment and to encourage people to use low-impact recreational watercraft in this region. Page includes final report (in PDF) and general facts about the area. (2002)
• Apples of Maine - Review of an identification guide dealing with the history, physical, and cultural characteristics of local apples.
• Maine Master Gardener - Includes contacts, newsletters, membership information, and publications.
• Maine Forest Service - Provides information on forest policy, forest fire control, insect and disease management.
• Maine Pomoligical Society - Provides news and information about orchards and the apple industry. Links to member apple grower websites and addresses.
• Project Canopy - Effort to help Maine people develop long-term community tree programs, to maximize the benefits that trees and forests provide.
• Small Woodlot Owners Association of Maine - Provides a voice and resource for small woodland owners. Information about current events, legislation, land trusts, news, and advice from a forester.
• Wild Blueberries - Provides information about the native crop, harvesting, facts, newsletter, quiz, and links.
• The Blue Mussel in Maine - Overview, management requirements and information on harvesting.
• Department of Marine Resources - Provides headquarter contacts, marine patrols, directions, weather, tides, links to commercial fisheries, ecology, fish health, watersheds, harvester licenses and marketing tips.
• Department of Marine Resources Division of Shellfish Management - News and information on wetlands, programs, regulations and activities.
• The Lobster Institute - Dedicated to research of the lobster. Affiliated with the University of Maine.
• Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center - Assists in the development of economically viable aquaculture opportunities and provides for public awareness of this industry.
• Shellfish Sanitation - Information on Red Tide and other conditions currently affecting shellfishing in the state.
• Crystal Spring Community Farm - Newsletter, how to join, frequently asked questions, and driving directions. Brunswick.
• Finson Farm - List of last year's crops, frequently asked questions, and how to sign up. South Berwick.
• Laughing Stock Farm - Four season, certified organic farm offering subscriptions. News, farmer's market schedule, recipes, and information on their energy project. Freeport.
• Willow Pond Farm - Small diversified farm on 35 acres. Recipes, food storage guidelines, and an application to join. Sabattus.
• Wolf Pine Farm - Small organic farm offering subscriptions and an apprenticeship program. Information on their programs, newsletters, recipes, and driving directions. Alfred.
• Boothbay Region Land Trust - A non-profit membership organization dedicated to the preservation, conservation, scientific and historic study of natural resources. Provides local links to hiking trails, wildlife habitats, historic sites, Rachel Carson Coastal Greenway, educational programs, events, and membership information.
• Cape Elizabeth Land Trust 2001 - Dedicated to protecting and preserving wildlife habitat, retreats, and natural open areas for present and future generations. Provides map, news, land, and membership information.
• Coastal Mountains Land Trust - An organization working to establish a system of conservation lands that permanently protects biological diversity, scenic landscapes, and natural resources.
• Cumberland Mainland and Island Trust - Works with land owners in town to determine conservation objectives and provide services. Features meeting, membership, news, and contact information.
• Downeast Salmon Federation - Focus is on Atlantic salmon conservation efforts in Maine. Provides news, event calendar, endangered areas, and membership information.
• The Eastern Trail Alliance - Group proposes a 62 mile walking/biking off-road woodland trail from Kittery to South Portland. Funding, maps, organization details and contact information.
• Great Works Regional Land Trust - A conservation organization serving Eliot, the Berwicks, Wells, and Ogunquit. Provides map, news, and information about the land purchased.
• Harpswell Heritage Land Trust - Mission is to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of Harpswell through education and land owner assistance.
• Kennebec Land Trust - Dedicated to protecting the landscape of the Kennebec River and Lakes Region.
• The Kennebeck Highlands Project - Features plans to protect 6,100 acres of fields, woodlands, ponds and bird habitat for recreational uses for the future generations. Affiliated with the Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance, partly grant funded by the State of Maine.
• Kennebunk Land Trust - Works to preserver natural spaces in Kennebunk and Arundel. Includes organization's history, board of directors, volunteer and giving options, field notes, property maps, and newsletters.
• Loon Echo Land Trust - News, projects, protected areas, and contact details.
• Maine Land Trust Network - A network of mutual support and shared vision working to conserve Maines natural lands.
• York Land Trust - Conserving and protecting lands of ecological, historic, scenic, agricultural and educational significance in the greater York area. Membership information, calendar of events, and projects.
• Biodiversity Research Institute: Loons - Small, nonprofit group dedicated to progressive environmental research and education. Specialty is avian (bird) studies, and aquatic toxicology with a focus on the loon.
• Echo Lake Association - Property owners and other parties interested in lake quality in Fayette, Mt Vernon, and Readfield.
• Environmental Protection Agency Region 1: Superfund Site Index - Places targeted in Maine for government sponsored toxic waste cleanup.
• Friends of Hog Island - Non-profit dedicated to the preservation of the Audubon Camp on Hog Island and the support and enhancement of its educational goals.
• Friends of Schoodic - A non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the natural environment of the Schoodic District of Acadia National Park..
• Gulf of Maine Council - Promotes stewardship activities in the Gulf of Maine and its watershed, to enhance environmental quality and secure resource use for all generations.
• Humboldt Field Research Institute - Institute for the study of natural history in Maine.
• Lakes Environmental Association - A private, non-profit organization founded in Naples to protect the water quality and watersheds of the Sebago-Long Lake Region. Covers the towns of Bridgton, Denmark, Harrison, Naples, Sweden, Waterford and Sebago Lake.
• Maine Coast Heritage Trust - Conserving Maine shorelands and islands by working with communities and individuals along the coast. Links to Maine Land Trust. Newsletter and membership information.
• Maine Environmental Policy Institute - Dedicated to researching environmental challenges facing the state and reporting the research to policy makers and the public.
• Maine WasteWater Control Association - Promotes environmental management practices to protect and improve the waters and related environments. Includes membership, position, calendar, and directory.
• Marine Environmental Research Institute - Dedicated to researching pollution of the ocean, unsustainable coastal development, species and habitat degradation, and environmental emergencies (toxic spills, releases) affecting marine life.
• Penobscot BayWatch - Protecting and restoring the ecology and environment of Penobscot Bay, through research, advocacy, and community empowerment.
• Astronomical Society of Northern New England - Events, newsletters, star party curriculum, and links located in Kennebunk.
• Central Maine Astronomical Society - Events, star parties, photos of society owned telescopes and observatory, mirror grinding equipment located at Whitefield.
• Galileo Society - Amateur astronomers in the western portion of Maine.
• Southern Maine Astronomers - Education, observing information, outreach, forum, and newsletter located at Cumberland Center.
• Old Canada Road Scenic Byway - The Canada Road served as the primary link between Lower Canada and Maine from about 1820 to 1860. This byway passes through villages and outposts that are much as they were at the turn of the century. Includes photos and list of places to visit.
• Appalachian National Scenic Trail   - National Park Service information on this multi-state national trail extending from Georgia to Maine.
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• Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association - Association of through-hikers and others who have shared experiences on the Appalachian Trail. Advice for prospective through-hikers and information about annual gatherings, books for sale, volunteer trail maintenance opportunities, plans for an AT museum, and related topics.
• Appalachian Trail - GA and NC Sections - Source with photos giving a feel for the Southern portion of the trail from the Springer Mtn. start in Georgia to the mountains of North Carolina.
• Appalachian Trail Adventure - Includes trail guide and pictures of the AT near Bedford, Virginia.
• Appalachian Trail Conference - Non-profit membership organization whose volunteers and club affiliates protect and maintain the trail. Provides up-to-date information on trail conditions, volunteer opportunities, trail maintenance training, and links to trail clubs along the corridor.
• Appalachian Trail Home Page - Large collection of information, including trail history, maps, descriptions, advice from hikers, collected hike journals, volunteer opportunities, current events, and links.
• The Appalachian Trail in Georgia - History, highlights, and trail descriptions.
• GORP - Appalachian Trail Info - Information about the trail, maps, and forums.
• Hiking the Appalachian Trail - Articles, information, and tips on hiking, planning, and gear for the Appalachian Trail.
• Official Appalachian Trail Map - The National Park Service overview map of the Appalachian Trail. in JPG, GIF and TIFF format.
• Parking on the Appalachian Trail - Guide to access points and parking areas.
• WhiteBlaze.net - Interactive resource for and about hiking the Appalachian Trail. Features include forums, photo gallery and a personal trip journal directory.
• Acadia National Park   - Mt. Desert Island, Maine. Official National Park Service site.
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• Acadia Magic - Offers local lodging, dining, and other vacation planning information along with scenic photographs of park and surrounding communities.
• Acadia National Park - Guide to hotels, motels, houseboats, ranches, restaurants, roadside shacks, watering holes and clubs near the park.
• Acadia National Park Travel Guide - A broad travel guide with useful information for planning a visit to the park.
• Acadia Net - Provides general information about the park including regulations, activities, and history.
• Acadia Park Guide - Provides park information such as camping, hiking, weather, and activities.
• Acadia Visitor Online - Visitor guide to the park with information on dining, activities, and trip planning.
• Downeast Friendship Sloop Charters - Offers day sailing, overnight sails, and private charters for small groups at the park. Crew details, rates, and location maps.
• Friends of Acadia - Nonprofit organization that works to ensure the preservation and protection of Acadia and Mount Desert Island.
• GORP Guide to Acadia National Park - A comprehensive guide to travel, tourism and recreation in the park including activities, outdoor attractions and maps.
• Peregrine Falcons in Acadia - Guide to the history and present life of Peregrine Flacons in Acadia National Park.
• Roosevelt Campobello Park - A unique international memorial park established on the Island where Franklin Delano Roosevelt vacationed. Site has extensive information about history of park, Roosevelts summer home, links and text in francais. Actual location is on Campobello Island, New Brunswick.
• Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge - Description and origins of 4,700 acre wildlife refuge in Limestone, Maine, along with recreational opportunities, directions, map and area weather.
• Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness - Twelve thousand acre wilderness area surrounding Caribou and Speckled Mountains in western Maine, generally steep terrain forested with northern hardwoods, white pine, spruce and fir.
• Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery - Description and origins of Atlantic salmon hatchery replenishing seven Maine rivers with two million salmon annually, synopsis of educational exhibits, directions, map and area weather.
• Cross Island National Wildlife Refuge - Seventeen hundred acre wildlife refuge, part of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge complex, spanning six islands near Cutler, Maine. Avian life includes bald eagles, ospreys and song birds.
• Franklin Island National Wildlife Refuge - Twelve acre island about six miles from Friendship, Maine on Muscongus Bay, supports gulls, eiders, black-crowned night herons, Leach's storm petrels and ospreys.
• Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge - Official site of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. This wildlife refuge, with one of the largest lakes along the Maine/New Hampshire border, includes extensive wetland complexes.
• Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site describes 150 mile long wildlife refuge along the Maine coast, including other refuges that are part of the complex. Includes discussion of fauna, habitat, habitants and area lighthouses.
• Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site describes 17,000 acre refuge near Calais Maine, including bald eagle and other birding opportunities, things to do, and visitor rules.
• Pond Island National Wildlife Refuge - Ten acre island refuge at the mouth of the Kennebec River by Popham Beach, part of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge complex, supports nesting terns, common eiders and a variety of shorebirds, songbirds and raptors.
• Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site describes 7,600 refuge in Wells, Maine, that protects ten key estuaries along migration routes of waterfowl, the threatened piping plover, lesser yellowlegs and more than 250 other species, includes birding and trail map brochures.
• Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge - Sixty-five acre island refuge off the coast of Rockland, Maine, supports Arctic and common terns, eiders, guillermots and Atlantic puffins.
• Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge - Ten thousand acre parcel in Milford, Maine, is home to a variety of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects. Other divisions include the 1,055 acre Carlton Pond wetland in Waldo County that harbors the endangered black tern.
• Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve - Sixteen hundred acre research, education and recreation reserve in Wells, Maine, includes diverse habitats such as woodlands, wetlands and beaches, seven miles of hiking trails and many bird watching opportunities.
• Aroostook State Park - First state park established in Maine. Day use facilities, location, and campground information provided.
• Birch Point Beach State Park - Provides scenic shore access to Penobscot Bay in Owls Head. Sand beach, gentle surf, but no lifeguards on duty in a remote location. Locals refer to the area as 'Lucia Beach'.
• Bradbury Mountain State Park - Picnic area and shelter, playground, ballfield, hiking trails, and 41 campsites are available to visitors in Pownal. A short hike to the summit of Bradbury Mountain allows views of Casco Bay.
• Camden Hills State Park - Visitors may drive or hike to the summit of Mt. Battie or Mt. Megunticook for views of Camden Harbor, Penobscot Bay and many lakes and rivers. Park offers hiking trails and campground area.
• Cobscook Bay State Park - Located in Dennysville, the park includes campsites and shelters, as well as a reversing waterfall that changes with the tides.
• Crescent Beach State Park - Offers bathing in sun or surf in Cape Elizabeth. Provides picnic tables, grills, playground, snack bar, and a bathhouse with cold showers.
• Damariscotta Lake State Park - Offers a fine sand beach, with a lifeguard, shelter, changing areas, picnic tables, and grills in Jefferson.
• Ferry Beach State Park - Offers views of white sand beaches between Saco River and Pine Point, changing room, picnic area, nature trails, and guided programs.
• Fort Point State Park - Adjacent to historic Fort Pownall and Fort Point Lighthouse in Stockton Springs. Features picnicking, fishing, and a 200 foot pier.
• Grafton Notch State Park - The 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail passes through the park on the way to Mt. Katahdin. Facilities include picnic tables and grills, and a snowmobile trail.
• Holbrook Island Sanctuary - Upland forests, rocky shores and an offshore island provides opportunities for hiking, nature appreciation, and cross country skiing. Details and description provided.
• Lake St. George - Offers a swimming area with lifeguards ad a bathhouse, camping sites, canoe and boat rentals, and snowmobile trails in Liberty.
• Lamoine State Park - Located on Frenchman's Bay, the park is near Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island. Offers a campground, picnic area, boat ramp, fishing pier, and playground.
• Lily Bay State Park - Located in Greenville on the shores of Moosehead Lake. Park offers two campgrounds, ample sites, two boat launches and slips, swim area, playground, and a shoreline hiking trail.
• Moose Point State Park - Explore tidal pools, a picnic, or take a walk along the trail to enjoy views of Penobscot Bay. Located between Belfast and Searsport.
• Mount Blue State Park - Provides a campground, sand beach, bathhouse, hot showers, toilets, boat launch, amphitheater, and nature center in Weld.
• Peacock Beach State Park - Small beach and swimming area with a lifeguard, and a family picnic area in Richmond.
• Peaks-Kenny State Park - Nestled in the mountains on the shore of Sebec Lake in Dover-Foxcroft. Offers camping, beach, lifeguard, picnic area, bathhouse with showers, and hiking.
• Popham Beach State Park - Spacious sand beach in Phippsburg with bathhouses, freshwater showers, and picnic areas.
• Quoddy Head State Park - Located in Lubec, the eastern-most point of land and lighthouse in the US. Offers scenic trails and a boardwalk through a rare peat bog.
• Range Ponds State Park - A day use park in Poland with picnic tables, a ballfield, and swimming area with lifeguards.
• Rangeley Lake State Park - Offers campsites, hot showers, boat launch, and a snowmobile trail near area famous for trout and landlocked salmon fishing.
• Reid State Park - Sand dunes, beach, marsh, ledge, the ocean, and a warm saltwater pond for swimming are the main attractions in Woolwich. Facilities include a snack bar, picnic areas, and bathhouses.
• Roque Bluffs State Park - Day use area with a pebble beach, fresh water pond, fresh and saltwater swimming, picnic tables, changing rooms and toilets, and a playground.
• Sebago Lake State Park - Day use and camping areas available. Features sand beaches, tables, grills, boat ramp, lifeguards, bathhouses, and an interpretive nature program.
• Shackford Head State Park - Located in Eastport, offers beaches, protected coves, and a hiking trail.
• Swan Lake State Park - Features a picnic area, playground, group shelter, and swimming area in Swanville.
• Two Lights State Park - Picnic tables, grills, and a group shelter available, or take a hike with views of Casco Bay in Cape Elizabeth.
• Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park - Picnic facilities and hiking trails available along the scenic Salmon Falls River in South Berwick.
• Warren Island State Park - Island off Lincolnville offers ten campsites, two shelters, fresh water, docking and mooring facilities. Intended for the boating public, no ferry transportation provided.
• Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park - Offers hiking, picnicking, and wildlife watching opportunities in Freeport. Description, location, rules, and history of park provided.
• A Ramble in Reid State Park - Come along on a virtual tour of Reid State Park in Georgetown, a beach haven that is an outdoor and ocean lover's paradise. About.com article. (August 31, 1999)
• Old Canada Road Scenic Byway - The Canada Road served as the primary link between Lower Canada and Maine from about 1820 to 1860. This byway passes through villages and outposts that are much as they were at the turn of the century. Includes photos and list of places to visit.
• Bear Pond Improvement Association - Non-profit organization whose goals is to maintain the health of Bear Pond, for the benefit of all. Provides pictures, news, survey, links, fundraising, and membership information. Located in Turner and Hartford.
• Damariscotta River Association - Dedicated to preserving and promoting the natural, cultural and historic heritage of the Damariscotta River, and its watershed.
• Gulf of Maine Summit - Provides interactive map for the various districts of the Gulf of Maine.
• Maine DEP Bureau of Land and Water Quality - Provides information relative to coastal waters, lakes, groundwater, streams and rivers.
• Maine Drinking Water Program - Covers ground water and gives location of roadside springs in the state of Maine.
• Maine Harbors - Tide charts and related nautical information provided for southern coast, midcoast and downeast Maine. Weather and marine resource links for all mariners.
• Maine Lakes Conservancy Institute - Environmental education organization dedicated to understanding, protecting, and sustaining the health and values of the state's lakes and the communities dependent upon them.
• The Maine Rivers Site - News, discussion, pictures, and resources for people who care about rivers in Maine.
• Maine Sea Grant - Seeks to promote marine science and education in the development, management and stewardship of marine and coastal resources.
• New Wetlands Report - University of Maine and other agencies are working to monitor and study wetlands. This not only provides a foundation for managing them, but fascinating discoveries in the process.
• Penobscot Bay Watch - Provides news and information concerning the waterway; includes events, laws, fisheries, tides, aquaculture, pictures, and web cams.
• Water Resources of Maine - USGS website provides current hydrologic conditions, groundwater data, products, state agencies, and contact information.