Coronavirus Updates

• March 26, 2020: Select Coastal State Parks Closed Due to Overcrowding: The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) today announced that, with the support of Governor Janet Mills, it is taking additional proactive measures to protect the health and safety of Maine people from the threat of COVID-19.
  
  Effective Friday, March 27 at 12:01 am, the following Midcoast and Southern Maine coastal State Parks and beaches are closed until April 8: Reid State Park, Popham Beach State Park, Fort Popham, Fort Baldwin, Kettle Cove State Park, Two Lights State Park, Crescent Beach State Park, Scarborough Beach State Park, Ferry Beach State Park, and Mackworth Island. (Note that the closure could be extended depending on the spread of the potentially deadly virus.) Read Full Press Release
  
  
  
• March 26, 2020: The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry know that during these stressful times, everyone wants to get outside and recharge. One challenge we all face right now is how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly during this civil state of emergency. Get tips for how to safely spend time outside.
  
  
• March 25, 2020: Public Access to DACF Buildings - We are no longer allowing unscheduled walk-in traffic into DACF buildings throughout the state due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic (excluding the Harlow Building in Augusta). Please CALL your DACF point of contact or the main line to schedule an appointment at (207) 287-3200. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
  
  
• Find the latest information about Maine’s response to the 2019 novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, and resources for Maine people on the Maine CDC website.
  
  
• DACF’s COVID-19 Information for Agriculture and Food Businesses
  
  
• Maine State Parks Are Open With Curtailed Services