University of New England researchers caught an unexpected shortnose sturgeon while studying Atlantic sturgeon in the Saco River. The Atlantic sturgeon had officially disappeared from the Saco River 100 years ago. James Sulikowski, assistant professor of marine sciences, and his students have been studying Atlantic sturgeon in the Saco River since catching one in 2007. The rarer shortnose sturgeon had never been found in the Saco River.
A trip to Maine would not be complete without a journey along the eastern coastline. With close to 500 miles of Atlantic coast to explore, Maine offers many interesting and beautiful places worth discovering.
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Waitsfield, VT (PRWEB) May 1, 2009 — A new paddling blog by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Inc. is sharing news, events and insights along its 740-mile blueway. The “Voices From The Trail” blog can be found at www.nfct.wordpress.com.
“We are excited to reach a broader audience with a paddling blog that aims to inform and connect people who have an interest in canoeing or kayaking the major watersheds of the northeast,” said NFCT Executive Director Kate Williams. “We hope the blog will be an online gathering place for paddlers and nature lovers who enjoy sharing their adventures.”
The “Voices From The Trail” blog will keep visitors up to date on NFCT events, waterway projects and volunteer opportunities through text, pictures and video. Visitors can leave comments about their own experiences on the NFCT or ask for suggestions about specific trail sections. The blog will also share stories from NFCT staff and the organization’s partners along the trail.
The NFCT stretches from the Fulton Chain of Lakes in northern New York, across northern Vermont and into southern Quebec, Canada; to northern New Hampshire and the St. John River in northern Maine. Waterways include the Saranac River, Lake Champlain, Missisquoi River, Connecticut River, Androscoggin River, Rangeley Lake, Moosehead Lake and the Allagash River.
The trail opened to the public in 2006 and follows the traditional American Indian travel routes of the region through 45 towns and villages. It is the longest inland water trail in the northeast, and an American Canoe Association Recommended Water Trail.
To learn more about the Northern Forest Canoe Trail visit http://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org or call 802-496-2285.
About the Northern Forest Canoe Trail: The Northern Forest Canoe Trail links the watersheds of northern New York, Vermont, Québec, New Hampshire and Maine, and is a unique thread tying together the Northern Forest Region. The 740-mile water trail traces historic Native American travel routes through the rivers of this region, and is a living reminder our history, where rivers are both highways and routes of communication. Flowing with the stories of Native Americans, European settlers, and the development of mill towns and the timber industry, the Trail’s rich heritage serves as a basis for widely accessible, environmentally-friendly tourism in many of the small communities along the route.
Tomorrow, Saturday September 20, 2008 is the rescheduled Upper Andro Fall Two Fly Contest And Drift Boat Competition.
Just got an email from MITA about the Fall Membership Special. Memberships purchased after Labor Day include the following calender year. Here is the message…
Fall is upon us here in Maine, with crisp days and stunning fall foliage. Those of us who visit the coast by boat have a unique perspective on this annual riot of color. Among other benefits, Maine Island Trail Association members enjoy access to the Trail’s 168 public and private sites, two newsletters a year, opportunities to meet fellow island enthusiasts, discounts at retailers and guides, and of course our information-packed Trail Guide. Join or renew your membership during our fall special: $55 (individual) or $75 (family) to receive the 2008 Guide immediately AND the 2009 Guide, when it is published in the spring!
Even if you’re not planning to visit any of the beautiful Maine islands this fall, we hope you’ll consider becoming a member on the strength of our environmental stewardship programs. Your membership makes possible island clean-ups, the monitoring and adopt-an-island programs, ongoing access to private islands and many other critical activities.
Best wishes for an enjoyable fall season!
