{"id":132314,"date":"2023-10-05T12:02:41","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T16:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/?page_id=132314"},"modified":"2026-01-13T13:28:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:28:04","slug":"maine-woods-initiative","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/conservation\/maine-woods-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine Woods Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-132314\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-132314-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"hero-panel siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-132314-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-132314-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-132314-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-dbf295114b96-132314\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093048\/MWIheader-gif.gif\" width=\"1280\" height=\"674\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" title=\"Mwiheader Gif\" alt=\"Film by Jerry Monkman.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-132314-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div id=\"pl-w651ed3181cb75\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w651ed3181cb75-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w651ed3181cb75-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w651ed3181cb75-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h1>Maine Woods Initiative<\/h1>\n<h4>A groundbreaking approach to conservation in the 100-Mile Wilderness.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-132314-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"large-container content-center bottom-gap-small panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-132314-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-132314-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-132314-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The Maine Woods Initiative (MWI) is AMC\u2019s multi-use recreation and land conservation project in the famed 100-Mile Wilderness. It\u2019s an area at the heart of the largest contiguous expanse of undeveloped forest in the eastern United States. Since 2003, we've permanently protected nearly 130,000 acres of this critical environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-132314-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"medium-container content-center panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-132314-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-132314-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-132314-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xzUT8ejPBe8?si=IAxbAvzlb8FuhQcf\" width=\"660\" height=\"415\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:12px;\">This video was prepared by AMC using Federal funds under award 01-79-15159\/URI:11815 from the US EDA, of U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the EDA, or the U.S. Department of Commerce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-132314-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"large-container bottom-gap-medium panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-132314-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-132314-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-132314-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>AMC's Largest Conservation Project<\/h2>\n<p>MWI uses an innovative and thoughtful approach to conservation that combines outdoor recreation, resource protection, responsible forestry, education, research, climate change mitigation, and community partnerships to permanently protect this incredible landscape for future generations. AMC has:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Created 130 miles of recreational trails and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/destinations\/maine\/\">three off-grid lodges<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Established a Forest Stewardship Council\u00ae FSC\u00ae - C008922 certified <a href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/ae91d66a563943899d392a609590ad6b\">responsible forestry operation<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Received certification as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/amc-maine-woods-international-dark-sky-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Dark Sky Park<\/a>, the first in New England<\/li>\n<li>Restored watersheds for native brook trout and endangered Atlantic salmon<\/li>\n<li>Developed partnerships with local Piscataquis County schools and the greater business community.<\/li>\n<li>Collected climate and ecosystem data from lake, stream, and forest sites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And we\u2019re just getting started. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/destinations\/maine\/\">Visit our lodges<\/a>, hike, ski, or bike miles of trails to experience it for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-132314-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-132314-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-132314\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/22172019\/DSC95822-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1709\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/22172019\/DSC95822-scaled.jpg 1709w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/22172019\/DSC95822-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/22172019\/DSC95822-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/22172019\/DSC95822-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/22172019\/DSC95822-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/22172019\/DSC95822-1367x2048.jpg 1367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1709px) 100vw, 1709px\" title=\"Oct. 11, 2021. Long Pond, AMC Gorman Chairback Lodge, Maine Woods, Maine-- Photo by Corey David Photography.\" alt=\"Corey Mcmullen Via Nina Paus Weiler\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-132314-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"bottom-gap panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-132314-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-132314-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-132314-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What We Do<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-132314-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"get-involved-area panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-132314-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-132314-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-132314-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div id=\"pl-w69668eb470409\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w69668eb470409-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w69668eb470409-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-334eeca80698\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093047\/mwirecreation-thumbnail-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093047\/mwirecreation-thumbnail-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093047\/mwirecreation-thumbnail-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093047\/mwirecreation-thumbnail-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093047\/mwirecreation-thumbnail-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093047\/mwirecreation-thumbnail-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093047\/mwirecreation-thumbnail-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093047\/mwirecreation-thumbnail-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"Feb. 14, 2023. AMC Gorman Chairback Lodge and Cabins, Maine Woods, Maine-- Photo by Cait Bourgault.\" alt=\"Cait Bourgault\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w69668eb470409-0-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Recreation<\/h3>\n<p>The Maine Woods Initiative is a breathtaking destination for backcountry outdoor recreation.<br \/>\n<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/resources\/itineraries\/\">Recreation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093043\/mwiforestry-thumbnail-GarrettEnglish-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093043\/mwiforestry-thumbnail-GarrettEnglish-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093043\/mwiforestry-thumbnail-GarrettEnglish-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093043\/mwiforestry-thumbnail-GarrettEnglish-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093043\/mwiforestry-thumbnail-GarrettEnglish-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093043\/mwiforestry-thumbnail-GarrettEnglish-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093043\/mwiforestry-thumbnail-GarrettEnglish-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093043\/mwiforestry-thumbnail-GarrettEnglish-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"July 18, 2016. Maine Woods, Maine-- Steve Tatko (Director of Maine Conservation and Land Management) determines the age of a tree harvested during sustainable forestry operations. Photo by Garrett English.\" alt=\"Photo by Garrett English.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Responsible Forestry<\/h3>\n<p>A new model for forest management.<br \/>\n<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/conservation\/priorities\/responsible-forestry\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093038\/mwicarbonsequestration-thumbnail.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093038\/mwicarbonsequestration-thumbnail.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093038\/mwicarbonsequestration-thumbnail-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093038\/mwicarbonsequestration-thumbnail-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093038\/mwicarbonsequestration-thumbnail-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093038\/mwicarbonsequestration-thumbnail-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093038\/mwicarbonsequestration-thumbnail-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093038\/mwicarbonsequestration-thumbnail-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"Paula Champagne\" alt=\"Paula Champagne\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Carbon Sequestration<\/h3>\n<p>AMC has developed three offset projects on our Maine forest lands.<br \/>\n<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/ae91d66a563943899d392a609590ad6b\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-0-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093041\/mwieducation-thumbnail-JWalter-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093041\/mwieducation-thumbnail-JWalter-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093041\/mwieducation-thumbnail-JWalter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093041\/mwieducation-thumbnail-JWalter-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093041\/mwieducation-thumbnail-JWalter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093041\/mwieducation-thumbnail-JWalter-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093041\/mwieducation-thumbnail-JWalter-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093041\/mwieducation-thumbnail-JWalter-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"Oct. 27, 2022. AMC Medawisla Lodge and Cabins, Maine Woods, Maine-- AMC&#039;s inaugural See the Dark Festival.\" alt=\"Photo by J Walter.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-0-7\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Education<\/h3>\n<p>Engaging Piscataquis County students in meaningful environmental education and youth development.<br \/>\n<a class=\"button\" href=\"mailto:gtrafelet@outdoors.org\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-0-8\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093032\/mwiresearch-resize.jpg\" width=\"2046\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093032\/mwiresearch-resize.jpg 2046w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093032\/mwiresearch-resize-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093032\/mwiresearch-resize-818x1024.jpg 818w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093032\/mwiresearch-resize-768x961.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093032\/mwiresearch-resize-1228x1536.jpg 1228w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093032\/mwiresearch-resize-1637x2048.jpg 1637w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2046px) 100vw, 2046px\" title=\"Mwiresearch Resize\" alt=\"Mwiresearch Resize\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-0-9\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Research<\/h3>\n<p>AMC scientists and partners collect climate and ecosystem data around the region.<br \/>\n<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/conservation\/priorities\/climate-research\/\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/resources\/amc-outdoors\/conservation-and-climate\/help-track-flowers-and-fauna-along-the-appalachian-trail-with-inaturalist\/\">Support Community Science<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w69668eb470409-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-334eeca80698\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093030\/mwilandconservation-resize.jpg\" width=\"2046\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093030\/mwilandconservation-resize.jpg 2046w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093030\/mwilandconservation-resize-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093030\/mwilandconservation-resize-818x1024.jpg 818w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093030\/mwilandconservation-resize-768x961.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093030\/mwilandconservation-resize-1228x1536.jpg 1228w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093030\/mwilandconservation-resize-1637x2048.jpg 1637w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2046px) 100vw, 2046px\" title=\"Aug. 6, 2021. Maine Woods, Maine-- Photo by Isaac Crabtree.\" alt=\"Isaac Crabtree\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"11\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w69668eb470409-0-1-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Land Conservation<\/h3>\n<p>AMC protects nearly 130,000 acres of land in Maine, including forests, lakes, rivers, and mountains.<br \/>\n<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/conservation\/priorities\/barnard-forest-in-maines-100-mile-wilderness\/\">Barnard Forest<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/conservation\/priorities\/whitecap-highlands\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Whitecap Highlands Forest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093032\/darkskies-resize.jpg\" width=\"2046\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093032\/darkskies-resize.jpg 2046w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093032\/darkskies-resize-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093032\/darkskies-resize-818x1024.jpg 818w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093032\/darkskies-resize-768x961.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093032\/darkskies-resize-1228x1536.jpg 1228w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093032\/darkskies-resize-1637x2048.jpg 1637w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2046px) 100vw, 2046px\" title=\"Feb. 14, 2023. AMC Gorman Chairback Lodge and Cabins, Maine Woods, Maine-- Photo by Cait Bourgault.\" alt=\"Cait Bourgault\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-1-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Dark Skies<\/h3>\n<p>The AMC Maine Woods International Dark Sky Park is the first International Dark Sky Park in New England.<br \/>\n<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/amc-maine-woods-international-dark-sky-park\/\">Dark Sky Park<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/events\/see-the-dark\/\">See the Dark<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-1-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093034\/mwihabitat-restoration-GarrettEnglish.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093034\/mwihabitat-restoration-GarrettEnglish.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093034\/mwihabitat-restoration-GarrettEnglish-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093034\/mwihabitat-restoration-GarrettEnglish-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093034\/mwihabitat-restoration-GarrettEnglish-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093034\/mwihabitat-restoration-GarrettEnglish-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093034\/mwihabitat-restoration-GarrettEnglish-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093034\/mwihabitat-restoration-GarrettEnglish-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"Aug. 1, 2016. Maine Woods, Maine-- Ecological restoration involving fish release. Steve Tatko (Director of Maine Conservation and Land Management). Photo by Garrett English.\" alt=\"Photo by Garrett English.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-1-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Habitat Restoration<\/h3>\n<p>Returning Atlantic Salmon and Eastern Brook Trout to their historic spawning grounds.<br \/>\n<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/resources\/amc-outdoors\/conservation-and-climate\/finding-success-in-the-forest-amcs-fish-habitat-restoration-project\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-1-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093040\/mwieconomic-thumbnail.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093040\/mwieconomic-thumbnail.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093040\/mwieconomic-thumbnail-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093040\/mwieconomic-thumbnail-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093040\/mwieconomic-thumbnail-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093040\/mwieconomic-thumbnail-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093040\/mwieconomic-thumbnail-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12093040\/mwieconomic-thumbnail-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"May 5, 2019. AMC Medawisla Lodge and Cabins, Maine Woods, Maine-- Fire and chainsaw training. Photo by Paula Champagne.\" alt=\"Paula Champagne\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w69668eb470409-0-1-7\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Economic Development<\/h3>\n<p>Creating jobs in Piscataquis County.<br \/>\n<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paycomonline.net\/v4\/ats\/web.php\/jobs\">See Opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-132314-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-132314-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-132314-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div id=\"pl-w68cad5e9e907d\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w68cad5e9e907d-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w68cad5e9e907d-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w68cad5e9e907d-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Learn More About the Maine Woods Initiative<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w68cad5e9e907d-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-postloop panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"latest-posts\">\n\t<div class=\"latest-posts-wrap\"><div class=\"recent-post\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-inner-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/resources\/amc-outdoors\/destinations-travel\/maine-outdoor-activity-guide\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"368\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/02154737\/AMC08243_mo-AMC00006989-368x254.jpg\" class=\"attachment-latest-post size-latest-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"Paddlers at sunset under a blue and yellow sky.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Maine Outdoor Activity Guide<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Looking for a getaway that blends wild beauty, outdoor adventure, and cozy cabin comfort? Welcome to Maine! Whether you\u2019re craving the stillness of a remote pond, the thrill of...<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/resources\/amc-outdoors\/destinations-travel\/maine-outdoor-activity-guide\/\">Explore<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"recent-post\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-inner-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/resources\/amc-outdoors\/features\/forestry-for-the-future-amcs-responsible-forestry-conservation-in-the-maine-woods\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"368\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/29140407\/007HR00467-368x254.jpg\" class=\"attachment-latest-post size-latest-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"Steve Tatko stands looking up at a tree.\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Forestry for the Future: AMC&#8217;s Responsible Forestry &#038; Conservation in the Maine Woods<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Why would a nonprofit dedicated to protecting mountains, forests, and waters be in the business of cutting down trees?\u00a0\u00a0 That\u2019s a fair question.\u00a0 For AMC, forest conservation is a...<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/resources\/amc-outdoors\/features\/forestry-for-the-future-amcs-responsible-forestry-conservation-in-the-maine-woods\/\">Explore<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"recent-post\" itemscope=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-inner-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/resources\/amc-outdoors\/outdoor-resources\/four-family-friendly-hikes-in-the-maine-woods\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"368\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outdoors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/12093206\/mwi-family-image-1-Jamie-Malcolm-Brown-368x254.jpg\" class=\"attachment-latest-post size-latest-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"sunset view at Gorman Chairback Lodge and Cabins, Maine\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Four Family-Friendly Hikes in the Maine Woods<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is nothing better than seeing nature\u2019s most magical places through the eyes of a child. For many lifelong outdoor enthusiasts, the chance to climb, hike, and explore with...<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.outdoors.org\/resources\/amc-outdoors\/outdoor-resources\/four-family-friendly-hikes-in-the-maine-woods\/\">Explore<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maine Woods Initiative A groundbreaking approach to conservation in the 100-Mile Wilderness. The Maine Woods Initiative (MWI) is AMC\u2019s multi-use recreation and land conservation project in the famed 100-Mile Wilderness. 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