Maine Rivers begun in 1998 as
a project of the Natural Resources Council of Maine, became an
independent organization in the spring of 2003. Our mission is
to protect, restore and enhance the health and vitality of Maine's
Rivers
Since the Clean Water Act was passed in 1972, the health
of Maine's Rivers has improved dramatically. But there are still
serious threats to our rivers - from the toxins that wash in
with every rain storm, to the pollution discharged by paper mills,
to water withdrawals by farmers and ski resorts. So we organized
to bring our voices together and become more effective, to find
better ways to safeguard Maine's countless miles of remarkable
rivers. We'll accomplish more by unifying our voices.
Maine Rivers is an information-sharing and action network. We will
solicit information from our member groups, and share information
with them as well - all in an effort to better understand and advocate
for our rivers. When important legislation is looming, we'll let
you know. When we want to publicize important stories from Maine's
river restoration community, we'll ask you to tell us about your
work. We offer training sessions and an annual fall conference,
too.
Atlantic Salmon Federation
Friends of the Presumpscot River
Natural Resources Council of Maine
Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association
John R.J. Burrows, President
Mike Herz, Vice-President
Dusti Faucher, Secretary
Curtis Bohlen, Treasurer
Clinton B. Townsend, President Emeritus
John Banks
Nick Bennett
Laura Rose Day
Rick Lawrence
Lia Morris
Richard Swan
Sharri Venno
Dodge Point, (Photo by Tom Arter)
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