Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council

Allagash Wilderness Waterway

Established

  • As a result of the recommendations of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Working Group that were signed into law in 2007.
  • To aid in the long-term governance, management and oversight structure for this vital resource and will bring stability, peace and prestige to its management. (As stated in PL 2007, c. 146)
  • To work with the manager of the waterway in developing and maintaining a strategic plan (PDF 760KB) for the waterway and advancing the mission and goals of the waterway. (Pursuant to MRS title 12 1980-A; B)

In addition, the legislation also required the Director of the Bureau of Parks & Lands to "create technical committees as needed to advance the waterway's purposes".

The Advisory Council is made up of seven members:

  • 6 appointed by the Governor
  • 1 representing the National Park Service

Members

  • David Basley - Chair & Fisheries and wildlife conservation member
  • Brent Hardy - Public Representative
  • Joanne Allen - Wilderness recreation member
  • Jim MacCartney - Representative of the National Park Service
  • Peter Bourque - Natural resource planning and management member
  • Melford Pelletier - Cultural and historic preservation member
  • Toby Pineo - Sustainable forest management member

Strategic Plan

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Annual Report

Advisory Council Meetings

Date and Time Headline Location Additional Information

Meeting Minutes

For more information, please contact:

Matt LaRoche, Superintendent
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
PO Box 1107
Greenville, ME 04441
(207) 695-2169