Last 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...
Read moreAWWF's Coldwater Fisheries Habitat Temperature Monitoring Project (CWFHTM) is recording baseline thermal conditions in Allagash Wilderness Waterway tributaries and along the main stem of the river. Fisheries biologists will prioritize the tributaries according to their current contribution to sustaining brook trout populations, their vulnerability to temperature increases, and their potential to...
Read moreGet ready for an unforgettable wilderness experience. The Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation (AWWF) is thrilled to announce the opening of registration for the 2025 Youth on the Allagash (YOTA) program. This incredible opportunity allows eighth-grade students from Madawaska, Fort Kent, Wisdom, and Ashland school districts to immerse themselves in the pristine...
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