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Veronica supports Friends of Acadia’s policy and advocacy efforts and works closely with federal and local governmental partners. Previously, Veronica served as a career diplomat with the U.S. Department of State for 14 years with various overseas and domestic assignments. In that role, she advanced U.S foreign policy objectives and economic priorities. Most recently, Veronica… Read more »

Stephanie has served as Conservation Director for Friends of Acadia since 1997. She oversees all of Friends of Acadia’s programs, with primary responsibility for advocacy, transportation, and resource management issues. Stephanie is also the primary contact with park staff for many Friends of Acadia’s policy initiatives and serves as the principal liaison with community officials…. Read more »

BAR HARBOR — Awards for public service, volunteerism, corporate support and distinguished service were announced during the Friends of Acadia (FOA) Annual Meeting on earlier this month. The top honor, the Marianne Edwards Distinguished Service Award, was given to Bruce Connery and Judy Hazen Connery, retired Acadia National Park Rangers. Acadia National Park Roads Foreman… Read more »

Friends of Acadia would like to thank the National Park Service for the opportunity to comment on the proposal to increase the entrance fees at Acadia National Park and 16 other national parks during peak season. Friends of Acadia is a non-profit organization that supports Acadia National Park through fundraising and grants, as well as… Read more »