Maine Endangered Species Program/Essential Wildlife Habitat

Introduction to Essential Wildlife Habitat

"Essential Wildlife Habitat" pertains only to definitions under Maine's endangered species laws (12 MRSA, Chapter 925, Subchapter 3, Sections 12804 and 12806) and regulations (MDIFW Rules, Chapter 8.05). Information about and mapped locations of other endangered and threatened species habitats, "Significant Wildlife Habitat" (38 MRSA, Chapter 3, Subchapter 1, Section 480-B), rare plants and natural communities, or other important natural resources are not included in this website. For comprehensive information about these resources, please contact the following agencies:

Fish and Wildlife Information:
Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
284 State Street, State House Station #41
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: (207) 287-8000

Rare Plant and Natural Community Information:
Maine Natural Areas Program
Maine Department of Conservation
159 Hospital Street, State House Station #93
Augusta, ME 04333-0093
Phone: (207) 287-8044

ATTENTION!!

The designation of essential habitats is an ongoing process, where sites may be added, deleted, and/or revised following public rulemaking. As a result, information and maps will be periodically updated. To be certain the most current essential habitat maps and documents are consulted, users are advised to carefully monitor update notices and version dates.

If you would like to receive automatic email notices of updates to Essential Habitat, please send your name, agency/affiliation, mailing address, and email address to essential.habitat@maine.gov. Please put "Essential Habitat Mailing List" in the subject line of your message.

Report errors or problems with Essential Habitat web pages to essential.habitat@maine.gov.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Maine Endangered Species Program/Essential Wildlife Habitat