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Many groups and non-profit agencies share in the Department's mission to preserve, protect and promote the natural resources of Maine. Please note that when you click on a link below, you are leaving our website.

Acadia National Park is located on the coast of Maine and encompasses 47,633 acres of granite-domed mountains, woodlands, lakes and ponds, and ocean shoreline. Such diverse types of habitat make Acadia a haven for wildlife and plants.

Alliance of Trail Vehicles of Maine (A.T.V Maine) is The Association organized to represent and support all Maine ATV clubs. These local clubs are working with landowners and others to encourage safe and responsible use.

Baxter State Park is a wilderness area of 202,064 acres, was a gift to the State of Maine by former Gov. Percival P. Baxter. In 1930 he made his first land purchase of 5,960 acres which included Katahdin, the highest mountain in Maine.

Friends of Maine State Parks was created in 1996 by individuals interested in ensuring the preservation and protection of Maine’s State Park and Historic Site system. Current projects include the creation of manager plaques, provision of day use passes to the needy, and Camp Tanglewood scholarships for 5th grade students.

Land For Maine's Future: The LFMF program serves the people of Maine by funding the acquisition of lands that the public has identified as important to set aside for present and future generations.

Maine Atlantic Salmon Commission: The purpose of the Commission is to protect, conserve, restore, manage and enhance Atlantic salmon habitat, populations and sport fisheries within historical habitat in all (inland and tidal) waters of the State of Maine.

Maine Audubon: Maine Audubon is a community of people who share an appreciation of Maine's wildlife and outdoors, a concern for the stewardship of its natural resources, and a commitment to a clean environment.

Maine Campground Owners Association: The Maine Campground Owners Association invites you to discover Maine's rugged coast, clear lakes and tranquil woods. Their campgrounds and RV parks ofer uniquie opportunities to experience the wonders of Maine.

Maine Coast Heritage Trust conserves coastal and other lands that define Maine’s distinct landscape, protect its environment, sustain its outdoor traditions and promote the well-being of its people.

Maine's Agriculture mission is to promote stewardship of Maine's agricultural and natural resources while protecting human health and the environment.

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife carries out a wide variety of fish and wildlife conservation programs.These programs focus on maintaining abundant game resources, as well as managing non-game wildlife and restoring endangered species, such as the bald eagle. The Department's mission has also been significantly broadened with responsibilities for white-water rafting; registration of watercraft; snowmobiles; ATVs; hunter, trapper and recreational vehicle safety; conservation education; and other matters. Two popular areas of interest are

Maine Wildlife Park, Gray
There are great opportunities to see and photograph over 30 species of native wildlife! Open daily, 9:30am-4:30pm from April 15 through November 11.
For more information and admission fees visit www.mainewildlifepark.com

Swan Island, Richmond in the Kennebec River – an island in time – with unique river, forest and meadow habitats for native wildlife like bald eagles, white-tailed deer, songbirds and wild turkeys. A state-owned Wildlife Management Area and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Open daily May 1- Labor Day by reservation only for more informatio, reservations, and admission fees visit www.mefishwildlife.com

Maine Innkeepers Association provides a comprehensive list of lodging in Maine, featuring the finest in accommodations including inns, bed & breakfasts, resorts, hotels and motels.

Maine Island Trail Association is a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the stewardship and responsible use of islands
along the Maine coast from Casco Bay to Machias.

Maine Professional Guides Association is composed of Registered Maine Guides who are striving to enhance the standards of the guiding industry.

Maine Recreation and Park Association the Maine affiliate of the National Recreation and Park Association. It is an organization comprised of professionals, students, commercial businesses and citizen volunteers who are dedicated to the promotion of quality parks, recreation, therapeutic and open space services for the people of Maine.

Maine Snowmobile Association: The Maine Snowmobile Association is an organization of 30,000 snowmobilers (and friends) across the state and beyond its borders. Club members work locally, regionally and at the state level to promote snowmobiling as a safe, fun, family oriented winter sport.

Maine Office of Tourism The Office of Tourism is responsible for implementing an overall marketing program for the State of Maine, including advertising, public relations, and research and analysis.

Maine Tourism Association The Maine Tourism Association (MTA) is the largest private non-profit tourism association in Maine representing over 1700 members from across Maine. The MTA partners with the Maine Office of Tourism to operate Maine's seven Visitor Information, Centers, publishes the State's official travel planner "Maine Invites You", the Maine Map and the Hunting and Fishing Map.

Small Woodlot Owners of Maine: Owning and managing small woodland properties in Maine can be a very rewarding endeavor. For two and half decades SWOAM has been helping small woodland owners address these and countless other issues.

Sportsman's Alliance of Maine is Maine's largest sportsman's organization with a full-time headquarters and staff in Augusta. SAM's staff works at the legislature, state agencies and other forums on critical issues.

If you would like your group to be added to this page, please contact the Bureau of Parks and Lands Webmaster and make a request, which will be approved by the agency.

 

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