Friends of Acadia - Maine Nonprofit, Conservation Organization, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor

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Defending Acadia Against Industrial-Scale Aquaculture

Friends of Acadia recently authored an opinion piece titled: Defending Acadia Against Industrial-Scale Aquaculture published in the Maine Sunday Telegram. The piece expressed concerns about the 60-acre salmon farms that American Aquafarms has proposed near Long Porcupine Island and Bald Rock in Frenchman Bay…

Congressional Leaders Visit Acadia as Part of Climate Change Tour

U.S. Representatives from the Sustainable Energy and Environmental Coalition (SEEC) spent three days in Acadia National Park this week learning about…

National Mask Requirement implemented by Park Service

AUGUST 16, 2021. The National Park Service received updated masking requirements on August 16. Currently, in Hancock County, the transmission rate has been sustained at a substantial level. In response, Acadia National Park has required all staff and visitors to wear masks in buildings owned and operated by the federal government and have reduced building occupancies. (read more)

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Friends of Acadia’s effective mix of private philanthropy, volunteerism, innovative leadership, and strong partnership benefits Acadia National Park’s most critical needs: