Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council

Allagash Wilderness Waterway

Established

  • As a result of the recommendations of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Working Group that were signed into law in 2007.
  • To aid in the long-term governance, management and oversight structure for this vital resource and will bring stability, peace and prestige to its management. (As stated in PL 2007, c. 146)
  • To work with the manager of the waterway in developing and maintaining a strategic plan (PDF 760KB) for the waterway and advancing the mission and goals of the waterway. (Pursuant to MRS title 12 1980-A; B)

In addition, the legislation also required the Director of the Bureau of Parks & Lands to "create technical committees as needed to advance the waterway's purposes".

The Advisory Council is made up of seven members:

  • 6 appointed by the Governor
  • 1 representing the National Park Service

Members

  • Peter Bourque - Chair & Natural resource planning and management member
  • Joanne Allen - Wilderness recreation member
  • Amanda Barker - Public Representative
  • Jim MacCartney - Representative of the National Park Service
  • Dave Milligan - Fisheries and wildlife conservation member
  • Bob O'Leary - Cultural and historic preservation member
  • Jim O'Malley - Silviculture - sustainable forest management member

Strategic Plan

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Annual Report

Advisory Council Meetings

Date and Time Headline Location Additional Information
September 19, 2025 10:00 AM Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council Meeting In person at Churchill Dam and virtually via Microsoft Teams. Allagash Wilderness Waterway Meeting Agenda (PDF 146 KB)

Meeting Minutes

Date & Time Title Meeting Materials
June 24, 2025 Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council Meeting
March 21, 2025 Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council Meeting
June 28, 2024 Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council meeting
March 15, 2024 Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council Meeting
September 29, 2023 Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council Meeting
June 16, 2023 Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council Meeting
March 17, 2023 Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council Meeting
September 23, 2022 Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council Meeting
March 18, 2022 Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council Meeting