BANGOR DAILY NEWS • August 21, 2022
Something great related to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in Maine recently happened. Decades and stacks of paper records that inventoried the program’s impact on the state were converted to digital documents. This effort has resulted in a dynamic new tool, the Outdoor Recreation Investments Map, found on the Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) website. One visit to the site and the full scope of the LWCF will quickly sink in. Also, this unique resource is a useful planning tool for identifying future excursions to cherished destinations around the state. Remember to look for ways to add your voice to the call for more funding for LWCF. Be part of the process of protecting outdoor recreation in Maine and beyond. ~ Amanda Beal, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry