Daniel Carr

From my vantage point, the drop in whitewater paddling preceded the decline in sea kayaking. The number of companies manufacturing whitewater boats dropped over the last decade. Probably true to some degree for many outdoor pursuits. Digital world.

Consider joining other MITA members who have stepped forward to ensure its protection by making a contribution today. Click here for more information, or contact Nicole Connelly atnconnelly@mcht.org or207-607-4361.

I am happy to report that the Maine Coast Heritage Trust has purchased Ram Island, Machias Bay! Ram Island has been on the Maine Island Trail since 2000 and was being marketed for development. A group of Maine Island Trail Association Members stepped up and asked the Maine Coast Heritage Trust to pursue purchase of this wild place that is an important link in the Maine Island Trail. This group pledged over $44,000 dollars as evidence of their support for conserving the island, contingent on maintaining public access via the Maine Island Trail. Over the last two months, others including NSPN members have joined the campaign and have donated additional dollars. I thank you all for contributing and I ask others that care about maintaining the Maine Island Trail to consider donating additional funds. Every donation large or small is a vote of confidence toward keeping this island accessible to paddlers. I hope you find this as a fall campaign that you can really get behind . Lets keep this view possible! Thanks Dan Carr Maine Island Trail Association Trustee and Chair of the Trail Committee

Thanks so much Inverseyyourself/ It is a beautiful place worth contributing to. A key link in the Maine Island Trail.

Some photos of Ram Island to whet your whistles.https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNmeEu7i3McOanV4iBOXqsnilER_pg97f95UMxvu7-t5dCBwQMeUVb3iFZA7F8MHg?key=WXlzTC1PVndXWEktODNXM3ZDZEZoQndLdDhZcDhR Now please make a pledge/contribute to conserving this special place. Thanks

Thank you Prudence!

Thank you John for appreciating this special place.

MPBN is broadcasting a 25 minute film shot by Doug Welch, the Executive Director of the Maine Island Trail Association as part of their Maine Community Films program on Thurs. 7/14 at 10PM and Sat. 7/16 at 11AM. The film documents his trip along the Maine Island Trail last year in his Boston Whaler The film can be viewed on Vimeo any time: https://vimeo.com/143125306 Featured in the film at 7:08 to 10:05 minutes is Ram Island in Machias Bay, one of the trails wildest destinations that has been on the Maine Island Trail since 2000. It is being marketed for development. MITA and Maine Coast Heritage Trust are working to acquire the island for conservation and continued recreational access. Consider joining other MITA members who have stepped forward to ensure its protection by making a contribution today. Click here for more information, or contact Nicole Connelly at nconnelly@mcht.org or207-607-4361.

NSPN Members: Please consider making a pledge commitment today to help conserve this important resource.