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Friends of Acadia preserves, protects, and promotes stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality,
and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment
of current and future generations.
2009 Ridge Runner and Recreational Technician Positions
We are beginning the application process for 2009's Ridge Runners and Recreational Technician. If you are interested in either
position, please contact Mike Staggs at 288-3340 or email mikestaggs@friendsofacadia.org for instructions on how to apply.
Schoodic Eco-Resort Proposal Still an Issue
Since the initial announcement of the proposed "eco-resort" on the Schoodic peninsula bounding Acadia National Park, representatives of Winter Harbor Properties have announced that they will be revising their proposal. They have not, however, stated when this revised proposal will be revealed, or what sort of revisions are being made to the initial concept.
Learn more about this issue and
how you can help.
Acadia Quest Has Successful First Year
Acadia Quest 2008 wrapped up on November 1st. Three grand prize packages, donated by L.L.Bean, were awarded to three lucky teams. Plans are already underway for 2009.
Learn more about the Acadia Quest Program.
News
Architect, Landowner at Odds Over Scope of Eco-resort Development
(Ellsworth American, December 31, 2008)
A firm that worked on plans for a Schoodic eco-resort said talks with the landowner soured when the firm proposed relocating
parts of the project to adjoining areas that already are developed....
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Maine firms quit work on ecoresort project (Bangor Daily News, December 26, 2008)
Citing differences in philosophy and difficulties in getting paid, two Maine firms that had been helping to develop plans
for an ecofriendly resort on land abutting Acadia National Park have severed their relationships with the developer...
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New Firearms Laws Unwarranted at Acadia (Multiple Newspapers, December 18, 2008)
On Friday, December 5th, the Department of the Interior released its final rule allowing citizens with proper permits
to carry loaded concealed firearms into national parks, including Acadia. This is policy change motivated not by interest
in bettering our national parks and the experience...
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Economic Leadership and Friends of Acadia (Executive Bulletin, November, 2008)
At this writing, the Presidential election is still ahead of us. The country’s new leadership is yet to be determined and the impacts to the financial market from that new leadership and from recent financial aid efforts are yet to be realized. Read more...
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We're Branching Out!
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pay us a visit and let us know what you think. We'll be adding content periodically, so check back often!
