Allagash 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 McMahon led as the first of its kind for the Waterway since its creation in 1966.| Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation
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 a fundraiser to raise $10,000 […]| Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation
New 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 Bennett (R-Oxford), positions Maine […]| Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation
YOTA’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 for returning participants of […]| Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation
By 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 creation in 1966, the […]| Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation
The 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 from Fort Kent, Madawaska, […]| Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation
AWWF’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 maintain conditions that will […]| Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation
Get 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 beauty of the Allagash […]| Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation
You’re invited! Come have a beer with the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation on November 19 at Allagash Brewing Company in Portland. Please join AWWF board members, advisors and staff as we discuss our efforts to preserve, protect and enhance the wilderness character of this unique Maine waterway. The event is a chance to network with […]| Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation
