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Acadia National Park
Management
 
Habitat protection at Cadillac Mountain overlook area.
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Habitat protection at Cadillac Mountain overlook area.
 

Management - The management of Acadia National Park today is driven by the mission of the park, which was spelled out in the 1992 General Management Plan:

The National Park Service at Acadia National Park protects and preserves outstanding scenic, natural, scientific, and cultural values for present and future generations through programs, facilities, and services. It also provides programs and opportunities for non-consumptive, resource-based recreation and education for an increasingly urban population.

What does this mean? It means that we are here to protect park resources so that your children and your children's children can experience, enjoy, and appreciate the Acadia National Park you know and love today.

Explore this section of the website to find out how we're working to accomplish this mission.

 

Advisory Commission - The Acadia National Park Advisory Commission consults with the park superintendent regarding management and development of the park. Learn more about the commission and its purpose and membership on the Advisory Commission page.

Acadia NP Resource Management
Acadia NP Resource Management
Preserving the integrity of natural and cultural resources, and quality visitor experiences.
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Schoodic Education and Research Center
Schoodic Education and Research Center (SERC)
Facilitating research and education throughout Acadia National Park
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The wide carriage road is lined by the spring foliage of birch trees.

Did You Know?
Acadia National Park's carriage road system, built by John D. Rockefeller Jr., has been called “the finest example of broken stone roads designed for horse-drawn vehicles still extant in America.” Today, you can hike or bike 45 miles of these scenic carriage roads in the park.

Last Updated: December 19, 2011 at 09:27 MST