National Park Foundation Supports Tekαkαpimək Contact Station in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument With $1 Million Gift

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 1, 2024 KATAHDIN WOODS AND WATERS NATIONAL MONUMENT – Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters is pleased to share that the National Park Foundation will make a $1 million contribution  to the Monumental Welcome Campaign, supporting completion of Tekαkαpimək Contact Station at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Tekαkαpimək translates from …

Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Announces $35M Capital Campaign

PRESS RELEASE CONTACTS: BRIAN HINRICHS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FRIENDS OF KATAHDIN WOODS & WATERS brian@friendsofkww.org LUCAS ST. CLAIR, PRESIDENT ELLIOTSVILLE FOUNDATION, INC.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 23, 2023 Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Announces $35M Capital Campaign KATAHDIN WOODS AND WATERS NATIONAL MONUMENT – Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters is publicly launching A Monumental …

Brian Hinrichs Selected as Executive Director of Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters

Brian Hinrichs Selected as Executive Director of Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Today, the Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Brian Hinrichs to serve as the organization’s next Executive Director. Brian brings 15 years of non-profit management experience, most recently as the Executive Director …

Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Thanks Senators King & Collins for Introduction of Access Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2022 Contact: Sam Deeran, Acting Executive Director Email: sam@friendsofkww.org Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Thanks Senators King & Collins for Introduction of Access Act Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters, an official philanthropic park partner to the national monument, is grateful for the introduction of the Katahdin Woods and …

Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Welcomes New Superintendent Mark Wimmer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2021 Contact: Andrew Bossie Executive Director Email: andrew@friendsofkww.org Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Welcomes New Superintendent Mark Wimmer PATTEN, Maine – Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters, the official philanthropic partner of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, welcomed Superintendent Sheldon “Mark” Wimmer and his family to his new …

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Celebrated 5th Anniversary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, August 21, 2021 Contact: Andrew Bossie Executive Director Email: andrew@friendsofkww.org Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Celebrated 5th Anniversary Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters, the official philanthropic partner of the national monument, hosted the celebration of community, the land, and notable developments since its designation in 2016. Patten, ME — …

Camping at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Expanded and Improved with Philanthropy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 CONTACT: Andrew Bossie, Executive Director Email: andrew@friendsofkww.org Office: 207-808-0020 Camping at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Expanded and Improved with Philanthropy Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters, National Park Foundation, and L.L.Bean host official opening of seven new tent sites near Lunksoos Camps on July 21st Patten, …

Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters Inspired by International Dark Sky Sanctuary Designation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2020 CONTACT: Andrew Bossie, Executive Director Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters andrew@friendsofkww.org Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters Inspired by International Dark Sky Sanctuary Designation Patten, ME – Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument has been recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association as the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary …

Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters Highlighting Darkest Skies East of the Mississippi with Stars Event and New Dark Sky Guide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 19, 2019 Contacts: Andrew Bossie, Executive Director Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters (207) 899-9983 Kala Rush, Education Coordinator Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters (406) 728 – 5692 Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters Highlighting Darkest Skies East of the Mississippi with Stars Event and New Dark Sky Guide …

Community Gathers to Celebrate Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument at 3rd Anniversary Celebration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 23rd, 2019 Contacts: Andrew Bossie Executive Director Cell: (207) 899 – 9983 Molly Ross Board President Cell: (703) 819-2643 Community Gathers to Celebrate Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument at 3rd Anniversary Celebration This year’s festivities take place as the Monument makes progress improving infrastructure and the visitor experience and …