Allagash Wilderness Waterway

Revision to 1999 Management Plan

Allagash River near Michaud Farm

The Allagash Wilderness Waterway stretches 92-miles from its southernmost point, Telos Dam in T6 R11 WELS, to its northernmost point at Twin Brook in Allagash Village, just a few miles above the confluence of the Allagash and Saint John Rivers. Established by the Maine State Legislature in 1966 and designated by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1970 as the first state-administered component of the National Wild and Scenic River System, the Waterway is dear to the hearts of many outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

Planning

Currently, the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands is involved in a planning process that will culminate with an approved update to the 1999 Management Plan, the plan currently guiding management on the Waterway. The new plan will serve as the active plan for the next 15 years. This web page serves those looking for information on the plan update process and ways to get involved.

Public Involvement

As dates are chosen for public meetings, meeting times and locations will be posted below, under "News, Announcements, and Meeting Notes". Additionally, items such as agendas and meeting notes will be made available for download.

The Bureau of Parks and Lands staff persons working on the plan update expect and hope to hear from the public, as public input is crucial to make the plan as effective as possible. The primary contact for the planning process is:

Rex Turner, Outdoor Recreation Planner

Maine Department of Conservation Bureau of Parks and Lands

22 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0022 (207) 287-4920

rex.turner@maine.gov

News, Announcements, and Meeting Notes:

Third Meeting of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Committee: May 24th, 2012 at 1:00 pm -DOC Regional Offices at 106 Hogan Road in Bangor (conference room 4-B).

This meeting will allow Advisory Committee members to discuss the first full draft of the management plan. Additionally, next steps in the planning process will be discussed, including public information meetings to be scheduled and promoted in the summer of 2012.

Second Meeting of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Committee: October 13, 2011 - 12:00 pm at the DOC Regional Offices at 106 Hogan Road in Bangor (conference room 4-B).

This second meeting will focus on gathering Advisory Committee members' reactions and suggestions to 9 draft policies updating the policy section of the 1999 AWW management plan. Additionally, next steps in the planning process will be discussed.

October 13 Advisory Committee Draft Agenda (PDF)

First Meeting of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Committee: March 29, 2011 - 1:00 pm at the DOC Regional Offices at 45 Radar Rd. in Ashland

This meeting will further scope and refine the plan process and begin to explore key issues and areas the committee will address. While this meeting is designed to bring together the Advisory Committee and is not designed specifically to solicit public input, the public at large is welcomed to attend and observe.

March 29 Advisory Committee Meeting Draft Agenda (PDF)

March 29 Advisory Commitee Meeting Notes (PDF)