Celebrating 10 Years of Katahdin Woods and Waters
A decade of progress, A future worth protecting.
Your Support Matters.
Members fuel impactful programs and transformative projects in and around Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.
Our mission
To preserve, protect, and enhance Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and inspire a community dedicated to its future.
Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters is an official philanthropic partner to the National Park Service at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. This wild and scenic landscape—homelands of the Penobscot Nation, significant to all Wabanaki nations— spans 87,500 acres in Northern Maine, inviting exploration of its rivers, peaks, wildlife, and starry night skies.
Our work includes direct park support, nature-based programs for youth, community engagement, and advocacy.
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As a lover of wild places, I’m excited to contribute to the efforts of helping preserve and protect the land of the monument for generations to come.
Friends is invested in our local communities. Their work in our schools and support for greater access to the monument are critical to the Katahdin region’s future.
Our Core Values
We are driven by a vision of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and Katahdin region communities thriving together. We embrace these values to guide our work.
Generational
Responsibility
Collaboration
Belonging
Integrity
Adaptability
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Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters supports the National Park Service through direct grants and in-kind contributions, as well as through local and national education and advocacy efforts. Your generosity makes this work possible!
