Join AWWF on Nov. 13 at Sea Dog Brewing in Bangor The Allagash Wilderness Waterway is more than just a line on a map; it is a tapestry of wild ecosystems, a ribbon of time flowing through the North Maine Woods. On Thursday, November 13th, the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation invites...
Read moreRichard Edward Barringer, a lifelong public servant in Maine and one of the founding board members of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation, died on October 20, 2025, at the age of 87. While Barringer’s distinguished career spanned three gubernatorial cabinets and the founding of the Muskie School of Public Service, more...
Read moreMILLINOCKET – The Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation is thrilled to announce a unique fundraising event that promises breathtaking fall scenery and vital support for our youth paddling and camping program. On Sunday, September 28, AWWF, in partnership with Maine Northern Railway and Irving Woodlands, LLC, will host the "Fall Foliage...
Read moreAllagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation Executive Director Daniel Dinsmore and AWWF advisor Janet McMahon appeared on WCSH's program "207" to discuss the recent publication of a new guidebook, This Extraordinary Place: A Guide to Allagash Ecology. The book builds on a groundbreaking ecological assessment, "A River in Space and Time," which...
Read moreThe 2025 Youth on the Allagash season wrapped up earlier this month, marking another successful year of introducing young people from the Waterway's gateway communities to the incredible wilderness in their backyards. Following our Senior Leadership Trip in May, the focus shifted to our youth expeditions that concluded on the...
Read moreLast year, Maine lost a true wilderness icon, Dana Richard Shaw (1934–2024). A veteran Maine Guide, master canoe builder, expert riverman and dedicated conservationist, Dana’s life was a testament to adventure and purpose. To honor his enduring spirit and deep connection to the Allagash, his grandson, Joshua Shaw, has created...
Read moreNew outdoor education law could propel expansion of YOTA program A new state law signed by Governor Janet Mills on May 23 will provide immersive outdoor education opportunities for Maine students in grades 4-8. LD 895, "The Outdoor School for All Maine Students Program," a bipartisan effort spearheaded by Senator Rick...
Read moreYOTA's advanced expedition: Five days of growth on the Allagash The Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation is thrilled to announce the successful completion of our first Youth on the Allagash trip of the season: our annual advanced leadership expedition. This five-day journey offers a deeper dive into wilderness skills and regional knowledge...
Read moreBy DICK BARRINGER When, after three seasons in the field, Janet McMahon delivered her ecological assessment of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, the AWWF Board of Directors recognized it as a game-changer in our understanding of the Waterway, today and into the future. The first ecological assessment of the Waterway since its...
Read moreThe Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation is offering an extraordinary opportunity for local students to hone their leadership skills and deepen their connection to nature through our 2025 Advanced Leadership Trip, a key component of the Youth on the Allagash program. This five-day, fully outfitted canoe camping adventure is tailored for students...
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