The Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program – balancing wildlife, water quality, and sustainable recreation
The Friends of Mount Agamenticus help us usher in the fall season with the latest edition of their quarterly newsletter, the Summit View!
In this issue (PDF opens in a new tab):
UPDATE June 30, 2023: At this time, the Parking portion of our project is complete! Restroom construction will continue through July 2023. Thank you for your patience and support!
The Mount Agamenticus Parking and Public Restroom project, approved by voters in 2020 has begun as of September 2022 and will continue through June 2023. Road, parking, and trail closures are expected until further notice.
The parking project includes the construction and expansion of both the summit and base parking lots in addition to a satellite lot along the summit access road. This will greatly improve public safety, congestion, and the flow of traffic. The public restroom upgrades include the construction of composting toilet facilities located at both the summit and base. These will replace the portable facilities that currently exist at these locations. Composting toilets were selected due to the limited water supply and flow impacting water capacity for a flush system at the summit and comes with added environmental benefits.
During construction visitors can expect the Mount Agamenticus Road (road to summit) to be closed to all public access, including pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
If the gate at the bottom of the access road is open, the ROAD REMAINS CLOSED.
The summit is an active construction site at all times.
Visitors are strongly encouraged to seek alternative places to recreate at this time.
We are fortunate to have so many trails and conserved land in this region. Visit Maine Trail Finder for other trails to explore OR visit our partners at Great Works Regional Land Trust and York Land Trust.
More information about the project can be found here.
Please contact us with any questions!
The Friends of Mount Agamenticus welcomes summer with the latest edition of their quarterly newsletter, the Summit View!
In this issue (PDF opens in a new tab), meet this season’s Conservation Stewards, learn about an underrated feathered friend, catch up on Friends’ outreach efforts off the summit, and learn how names are just one step toward getting to know more about your other-than-human neighbors!
Learn more about the Friends here.
The Friends of Mount Agamenticus are welcoming the season with the latest edition of their quarterly newsletter, the Summit View.
In this issue (PDF opens in a new tab), you’ll find highlights from our annual Visitor Use survey, along with a preview of the Friends’ upcoming second annual plein air event. Artists, mark your calendars for July 30th!
This issue also includes an article on maple sugaring and climate change, and a Species Spotlight from our friends and neighbors at the Center for Wildlife; meet the Big Brown Bat!
Learn more about the Friends here.
Check out the new winter issue of the Friends of Mount Agamenticus newsletter, the Summit View! This issue (PDF opens in new tab) spotlights the winter constellation, Orion, FOMA’s first Plein Air fundraiser, a new partnership with the Fabulous Find, an update to the Parking and Restroom project, a Species Spotlight on Barred Owls, and conservation highlights and work with the Mount Agamenticus Steering Committee.