Summer/Fall 2008 Volume 13 No. 2

A Magazine about Acadia National Park and Surrounding Communities Purchase Your Park Pass! Whether walking, bicycling, driving, or riding the fare-free Island Explorer through the park, all must pay the entrance fee.

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Your park pass purchase makes possible vital maintenance projects in Acadia. Rich Johnson President’s Column

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

his issue of the Friends of Acadia Journal highlights several mile- “I hope you will join us in stones—the Civilian Conservation nurturing this magnificent T th Corps celebrates its 75 anniversary (page 12), the First Lady visits Acadia (page 17), park, which is truly America and protection of Acadia Mountain is com- at its best.” pleted in less than a year (page 17). Looking forward, a once-in-a-lifetime mile- stone is approaching. An Acadia for Everyone In 2016, Acadia will celebrate its 100th Acadia is, of course, for everyone right now, anniversary, an anniversary shared with the but as the saying goes, “you can’t love what National Park Service. Nationwide, plans are you don’t know.” So, we need to make sure being made to prepare our parks for their cen- that Acadia is relevant to a broad-spectrum tennial. Here at home, Friends and the park of ages and heritage nationwide. We are are busy planning partnership efforts to developing multiple opportunities for vol- strengthen and protect Acadia’s resources. unteerism and engagement and promoting In preparation, Friends recently complet- meaningful connections to the park. For ed its third strategic plan. Our vision for the Acadia to thrive, we must ensure that the next centennial both honors and extends that of generation of advocates and stewards will be George B. Dorr, an Acadia founder and the in place to protect these magnificent lands. park’s first superintendent. Dorr wrote, “It is Hogan Noreen an opportunity of singular interest, so to Sustainability in Action Friends will work to expand financial capac- develop and preserve the wild charm and Acadia, and Friends as a park partner, will ity with a particular focus on unrestricted beauty of this unique spot on our Atlantic strive to be national leaders and learners in funds and diverse revenue sources. To main- coast that future generations may rejoice in innovative environmental sustainability. Our tain a strong organization, we will provide it yet more than we….” That opportunity goal is to educate visitors and residents about the staff, resources, and tools necessary to remains of tremendous interest today. their impact on the park and how they can promote efficiency, productivity, and satis- Friends has identified five goals setting us improve sustainability; to integrate fossil fuel faction of staff. on a course that builds on the work done over carbon reduction choices in operations, trans- George Hartzog, a legendary National Park the past 20 years and that guides us through portation, and other programs; and to estab- Service Director in the 1960s, once wrote, the next eight years to Acadia’s centennial. lish Acadia as a “Climate Friendly Park” in “The national park idea has been nurtured by The five objectives address stewardship and collaboration with the National Park Service. each succeeding generation of Americans. resource protection, public engagement, envi- Today, across our land, the National Park ronmental leadership, advocacy, and organi- Advocating for Acadia System represents America at its best. Each zational effectiveness and financial capacity. Advocacy may be one of our most diffi- park contributes to a deeper understanding cult jobs—but it is also one of our most of the history of the United States and our way Preserving Acadia’s Unique Resources important roles. Friends works to advance of life; of the natural processes which have As we have been for many years, Friends Acadia’s interests, maximize public funding, given form to our land, and to the enrichment is committed to protecting Acadia National and ensure effective, beneficial policies and of the environment in which we live.” Park’s most important and most threatened legislation by leading advocacy efforts at the Those of us who share the land which is natural and cultural resources. With our part- federal, state, and local levels. It is essential Acadia, who enjoy its carriage roads, trails, ners, we will protect available lands with and to educate policy makers and the public, and coastline, and mountain summits, understand adjacent to Acadia’s boundaries, respond to to create a strong public awareness and the enrichment it brings to our lives. I hope threats that would result in the degradation understanding of the issues of greatest impor- you will join us in nurturing this magnificent of the park’s resources, and manage and make tance to the park’s future. park, which is truly America at its best. strategic, leveraged grants toward natural and cultural resource protection projects in the Building a Stronger Friends of Acadia park and communities. Evaluating challenges on the horizon, —Marla S. O’Byrne

Friends of Acadia Journal Summer/Fall 2008 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lili Pew, Chair Joseph Murphy, Vice Chair Edward L. Samek, Treasurer Michael Siklosi, Secretary

Emily Beck Gail Cook Andrew Davis Dianna Emory John Fassak Summer/Fall 2008 Debby Lash Volume 13 No. 2 Linda Lewis Ed Lipkin Stan MacDonald Liz Martinez A Magazine about Acadia National Park and Surrounding Communities Barbara McLeod Julia Merck Joe Minutolo Marla S. O’Byrne Jeannine Ross Howard Solomon Sherry Streeter Nonie Sullivan Bill Whitman Dick Wolf Bill Zoellick

HONORARY TRUSTEES Eleanor Ames Robert and Anne Bass Edward McCormick Blair Curtis and Patricia Blake Robert and Sylvia Blake Frederic A. Bourke Jr. Tristram and Ruth Colket Shelby and Gale Davis Nathaniel R. Fenton Frances Fitzgerald FEATURE ARTICLES Sheldon Goldthwait Neva Goodwin 10 The Value of Schoodic Erin H. Fogg Paul and Eileen Growald The conservation values of the Schoodic Peninsula are threatened by development. John and Polly Guth Paul Haertel 12 The CCC in Acadia Jack Russell Lee Judd A celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Gerrish and Phoebe Milliken George J. and Heather Mitchell 15 Out Working in the Field Ginny Reams Janneke Neilson Research fellows provide valuable data for Acadia. Nancy Nimick Jack Perkins Nancy Pyne Louis Rabineau Nathaniel P. Reed ACTIVITIES/HIGHLIGHTS Ann R. Roberts 7 Memorial – Clare French Shepley David Rockefeller Patricia Scull 8 Poetry Prizes Erwin Soule Diana Davis Spencer 17 Updates Beth Straus 21 Advocacy Corner EMERITUS TRUSTEES 22 Book Reviews W. Kent Olson Charles Tyson Jr.

FRIENDS OF ACADIA STAFF EPARTMENTS Mike Alley, Senior Field Crew Leader D Theresa Begley, Projects & Events Coordinator 1 President’s Column Looking to the Future Marla S. O’Byrne Sharon Broom, Development Officer Sheree Castonguay, Accounting & Administrative Associate 3 Superintendent’s View A Fundamental Shift Away From Nature Sheridan Steele Stephanie Clement, Conservation Director 5 Special Person Merle Cousins Erin H. Fogg Lisa Horsch Clark, Director of Development Diana R. McDowell, Director of Finance & Administration 9Poem In the Backyard Beverly Voigt Marla S. O’Byrne, President 23 Schoodic Committee Skepticism at Schoodic Garry Levin Cliff Olson, Field Crew Leader Mike Staggs, Projects & Systems Coordinator 24 Chairman’s Letter Giving as a Way of Life Lili Pew

4 Summer/Fall 2008 Friends of Acadia Journal Superintendent’s View

A Fundamental Shift Away From Nature

When I worked at Rocky Mountain National travel, or trying new experiences. Kids today Park, I heard a story about a family. They are involved in so many activities that demand pulled up to a scenic overlook and the father their time that it is difficult to go on family got out with his video camera. As he was film- adventures. Three-fourths of all households ing the mountain grandeur, the kids jumped today have only one parent or have both par- out of the van, and the father yelled, “Get back ents working. With single parents in particu- in the car—you can see this when you get lar, it is understandable that with being both home!” I really hope this is not a true story, the wage earner and the person responsible but there is no doubt that today’s technolo- for all the cooking, cleaning, and parenting, gy-crazy society is more willing than ever to it would be easy to encourage your child to watch something on the screen rather than watch television or play on the computer experience it in person. rather than worry about them being some- According to Oliver Pergams at the where out of sight. University of Illinois, “All major lines of evi- With everyone so busy, it is no wonder the dence point to an ongoing and fundamental extended family vacation is less popular today. shift away from nature-based recreation.” People are taking shorter trips and staying Steady declines are reported in per capita closer to home. This trend has been exacer- nature recreation since 1991—including fish- bated by the rapidly increasing cost of gaso- ing, hunting, camping, horseback riding, sail- line and other travel expenses. ing, golf, and more. These trends are most The staff here at Acadia is working hard to

pronounced in youth. A recent Roper Center Peter Travers make sure the dire predictions of unhealthy poll shows a significant downturn in partici- kids growing into adults who can’t relate to pation in outdoor recreation activities over the nature don’t come true. This summer the park last few years for the first time since its polling “Steady declines are report- has expanded offerings for children and fam- began. Though Roper doesn’t survey anyone ilies as part of the new Engage Youth project. under 18, its polls indicate the strongest trends ed in per capita nature recre- Park visitors will find new family programs, may be forming in younger age groups. Roper ation since 1991—including ranger-guided activities, and special events. says that 90 percent of the people who engage Students and teachers will benefit through in physical outdoor activities began that par- fishing, hunting, camping, transportation assistance and scholarships for ticipation between the ages of 5 and 18. horseback riding, sailing, golf, the park’s residential education program, as Many factors contribute to the declining well as the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program, interest in the outdoors. Here are just a few: and more. These trends are which brings teachers into the park and puts most pronounced in youth.” the park in the classroom. Technology-savvy • More urbanization (80% nationwide) kids will be able to learn about the park and less of a land ethic through MP3 tours, enhanced web pages, dis- sonal security, diseases, and even the sun tance learning broadcasts, and even cell phone • Less open space and more restrictions and ticks—media hype can often con- tours. High school and college students can on common space (e.g., “no tree forts”) tribute to these fears experience the park through summer intern- ships and park ranger and volunteer positions. • Expectations for controlled environ- • Less trust of other adults or society in Through the Engage Youth project, Acadia ments like indoor malls and stadiums, general National Park staff is expressing its commit- recreation centers, and air conditioning ment to reaching out to younger genera- • We can do most everything from tions. After all, the future of Acadia—and all • Changing demographics home—work, shop, bank, access enter- national parks—rests in the hands of today’s tainment, and socialize children. Let’s get our kids outside! • Cable television 24/7 • A shifted focus on pop culture instead • Youth “obsession” with electronics of natural wonders

• Prevalence of video screens in cars, cell While all these factors play a role in deter- phones, and MP3 players mining our interest in the outdoors, some- times it just boils down to a lack of free time. • Fear of the unknown, including per- Families today have little time for recreation, —Sheridan Steele Friends of Acadia Journal Summer/Fall 2008 5 Notes from Friends

Acadia Quest Success Gabby is excited to use this as a “learn” Summer/Fall 2008 Editor’s note: In April, Friends of Acadia and activity on the Quest. Thank you, we love Volume 13 No. 2 Acadia National Park partnered to launch all this information of things to do with the Acadia Quest. The program challenges young family. A Magazine about Acadia National Park people and their families to spend more time —Maria Jordan and Surrounding Communities outdoors in Acadia. Teams compete in activi- Maine ties in three categories: explore, learn, and Friends of Acadia is a private, nonprofit protect. The teams that complete all program Engaged in Acadia organization dedicated to preserving requirements have a chance to win one of three We had a lovely thing happen yesterday at and protecting the outstanding natural grand prizes in November. As the notes below the membership table at Jordan Pond. beauty, ecological vitality, and cultural indicate, the families are connecting with the John Craig and Cheryl Zamvlinsky of distinctiveness of Acadia National Park and the surrounding communities, and program and the park. You can find more Apopka, Florida, joined Friends at our thereby ensuring a high quality experience information about Acadia Quest on page 18 membership table on June 11. John had for visitors and residents. or by visiting www.friendsofacadia.org. just proposed to Cheryl on top of The Journal is published three times a year. Penobscot Mountain. Their first act as a Submissions are welcome. My son Josh and I attended National newly-engaged couple was to become Opinions expressed are the authors’. Junior Ranger Day [as part of our Acadia members of Friends of Acadia! Quest activities]. We had such a great time! You may write us at My son was so involved at all the stations —Georgia Munsell, volunteer 43 Cottage Street / PO Box 45 Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 that we didn’t have time to make it to the Lamoine, Maine or contact us at last three. I am so excited that I am going 207-288-3340 to make the Family Fun Day in July a 800-625-0321 scouting event for Pack 44 in Orrington. www.friendsofacadia.org And, my son also got extra credit in his email: [email protected] Social Studies class for visiting a national Annual Report Corrections: Friends of Acadia failed to acknowledge the generosity of Diana Rigg in our list- park—he brought his journal and button EDITOR ing of George B. Dorr Society in the annual report Erin Hitchcock Fogg to school to show his teacher what he did recently mailed to donors. We appreciate the foresight over vacation. and generosity of Diana and all Dorr Society members. POETRY EDITOR —Stacey Morneault Philip Dane Levin Orrington, Maine The following members were erroneously listed in the wrong giving societies: DESIGN Packard Judd Kaye Robin and Paul Vermylen should have appeared in listing for the Acadia Society. PRINTING I read that it would be a good idea to make Penmor Lithographers reservations for Family Fun Day, so our The Garden Club of Mount Desert should have Acadia Quest team would like to sign up. appeared in the listing for the Acadia Society. PUBLISHER Marla S. O’Byrne

Sunrise over Schoodic Peninsula and Frenchman Bay as seen from Schooner Head Cover photographs by Tom Blagden

This Journal is printed on chlorine-process free, recycled,

Rich Johnson and recyclable stock using soy-based ink. 6 Summer/Fall 2008 Friends of Acadia Journal Special Person

MERLE COUSINS—ROADS FOREMAN EMERITUS

he person most often associated with and talent to be appreciated and experienced the 45 miles of beautiful carriage by many. Troads that wind through Acadia And Merle’s dedication to caring for the National Park is John D. Rockefeller Jr., who roads has not gone unnoticed by the carefully designed and built each road, Rockefeller family. He recalls a Friends of bridge, and vista of the carriage road system Acadia annual meeting about 10 years ago that he generously gifted to Acadia National when he was recognized with a public serv- Park. But among members of Friends of ice award. After accepting the award, David Acadia, Merle Cousins is a modern-day hero Rockefeller, JDR Jr.’s son, approached Merle of the carriage roads. Merle, a recently-retired and congratulated him with great thanks for National Park Service employee, dedicated “taking care of Daddy’s roads.” much of his career to keeping the carriage Merle’s extensive knowledge of the carriage roads in a condition that would make Mr. roads and their maintenance routine is evi- Rockefeller proud. dent to anyone who spends time with him. Merle spent most of his childhood in For the past several years, members of Franklin, moving to Mount Desert Island in Friends’ George B. Dorr Society have enjoyed 1960 where he attended high school. He later a carriage road tour, complete with Merle’s attended Maine Maritime Academy and narration of historical anecdotes and details served a stint as a merchant marine. Merle’s about the carriage road system. It is inevitable long and storied career with the National Park that at least one member on the tour is so Service began in 1972 when he returned impressed with Merle that they ask if they home to MDI for the summer. He was offered Merle Cousins retired from the National Park Service can bring their friends and family back for a so-called summer job at Acadia—a job that in May after 36 years. He was an integral part of the another tour. historic carriage road rehabilitation during the 1990s. ended 36 years later. Perhaps Merle’s knowledge is most appre- Merle started in the maintenance division, systems to prevent erosion. Layers of the roads ciated by the volunteers who spend morn- first at Sewall and later at park headquarters were restored, and new surface materials were ings working in the park. Under the guid- when the east and west maintenance districts applied to replace those that had washed away ance of Merle and two other seasonal field were combined. In the late 1980s, Friends of over the years. Coping stones were reset or crew leaders funded by Friends, volunteers Acadia was formed, forever changing the replaced, and some of the historic vistas that help with raking and the general upkeep of direction of his career. once greeted horseback riders, carriage driv- the carriage roads. In its first major accomplishment, Friends ers, and walkers were reopened. After 36 years of work with the National crafted an agreement with the park and “What amazes me,” says Merle, “is that Park Service, Merle retired in May. Though Congress to fund the rehabilitation of the car- prior to 1991 the roads were in absolutely he’s not on the trails every day, he and his riage road system. Merle recalls that with few horrible condition. It wasn’t the park’s fault— wife, Allie, regularly use the carriage roads hands to do the maintenance work required we just didn’t have the people and resources and hiking trails, especially on the west side of such an extensive carriage road system, the for maintenance.” of Mount Desert Island. They recently pur- roads had fallen into disrepair. A combina- After serving as a supervisor, Merle was pro- chased their lifetime park passes and Merle tion of public funding and private donations moted to the position of carriage road fore- admits he’s been back in the maintenance through Friends of Acadia funded the reha- man. And, in 2006, Merle became the roads shop a few times since May. bilitation, which started in 1991. Merle was foreman, in charge of all park roads and car- Though Merle will be dearly missed by appointed as a work leader of the carriage riage roads, as well as the maintenance shop. friends and co-workers, his dedication to the road rebuilding process and a year later he Merle describes the most special part of his park will always be remembered and will was promoted to supervisor. career as helping make possible the drastic inspire future caretakers of Mr. Rockefeller’s Merle helped lead the crew of park work- difference in the quality of the carriage roads roads. Friends of Acadia salutes Merle for ers in an historic effort to re-build the roads from pre-1991 compared to today. He noted his years of service to Acadia National Park that Mr. Rockefeller gifted to Acadia. The rehabilitating and maintaining the carriage and its carriage roads. ❧ crew removed vegetation from roads, shoul- roads has led to increased use, especially by ders, and ditches, and reestablished drainage bikers, allowing Mr. Rockefeller’s generosity —Erin Hitchcock Fogg Friends of Acadia Journal Summer/Fall 2008 7 Give the Gift of Acadia

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8 Summer/Fall 2008 Friends of Acadia Journal Memorial IN MEMORIAM Clare French Shepley 1941 - 2007 We gratefully acknowledge gifts received in memory of: Harvey Aiges lare Shepley, of West Tremont, Maine, died of ovar- Curtis Barnett Cian cancer on December 9, 2007. She left three chil- Mary-Frances Below dren and their spouses, eight grand children and a legion Joyce M. Bishop Brandy of friends and acquaintances whose lives were enriched Dave Brown by her wit, grace and generosity, and by her personal Virginia Bunker example: She lived life with a broad margin, cherishing George H. Buck her days even in the bleakest moments of the two-year Chakra siege preceding her death. Robert Clark Early in life, Clare visited Maine with her father, stay- Michael Curlutu Frank Elliott ing at the Claremont. She later made Mount Desert Island Russell C. Elliott her home. Any activity that had an outdoor component interested her, especially Fudge if it required physical movement in great quantity. Clare hiked in Acadia National Charles M. Graf Park in all seasons. She sailed boats among the islands in summer, and kayaked Chris Herlihy and canoed in salt and fresh water. She captained a Bulls Eye named Sweet Pea, Lorraine Horsch Linda M. Irving an O’Day called Amiga, and her motorboat Loon. Family and friends came Ilmars Knets aboard for a great adventure with a very skilled helmsman who had extremely Lanman Family good judgment. Mary Lucas Clare was a licensed Maine lobsterman (there is no such thing as a Maine lob- Christopher Maier sterwoman). She placed her few traps offshore near her house at Goose Cove. Ben Matulaitis She hauled them by hand from a skiff she rowed herself—after kayaking to it. Crosby G. Mills Elinor Fraver Moore Given the price of the license, traps, buoys, lines, skiff and bait, the first season’s Elizabeth R. Pfeiffer lobsters cost about $400 a pound. But her grandchildren were pretty impressed Allen Presby by Nanny’s hauling, and that was reward beyond counting. (They were more awed Sue Presby watching her hang six spoons from her face.) Doug L. Rabasca Clare's inborn leadership ability found outlets in Maine. She was elected the Stanley Rich James A. Saltsman third female president of the Causeway Club and was respected for her work in Warner F. Sheldon developing the professional staff and for the creative improvement of facilities. Clare French Shepley Because she listened to all viewpoints, people praised her inclusiveness. She Carroll and Eva Louise Smith could push the bulls back with authority, humor, and offense to none. She made Chuck Sperrick efficient business decisions but never imposed her way. Clare unfailingly credited Ellen M. Tateo-Beebe others for their contributions to the work product. Even as the club's champion Marie Walch Mary C. Wider woman golfer (three times), she celebrated the accomplishments of others fore- Theresa F. Yerkes most. She was a combination of sensitive leader, sharp-minded chairwoman, focused problem-solver, and natural friend to all. She served on the boards of the Wendell Gilley Museum, Acadia Senior College, and the Southwest Harbor Library. As a trustee of Island Connections, she advised IN NOMINE on serving the area’s infirm and elderly. She donated to Friends of Acadia. But We gratefully acknowledge gifts her charitable activities went beyond organizational affiliation. Clare drove peo- received in honor of: ple to hospitals, the food market, banks—whatever the real needs. If she Bob Clark thought you should have a dog, she got you one. If your horse needed to visit Susan Frost the vet while you were away, she hitched up her trailer and did the job. As always, Helen S. Longton she preferred no attention to herself. Lili Pew Three months before she died, she climbed the Precipice with her son, John Alisha Rechholtz Conzelman. Clare led. Her only complaint, he said, was that the people ahead of David Rockefeller them were too slow. Clare Shepley was a life force. ❧ Helen Schoene

March 1, 2008 – May 31, 2008 —Adapted from Bar Harbor Times, “A Woman of Substance,” with Nan Lincoln, and information from the family and Ken Olson. Friends of Acadia Journal Summer/Fall 2008 9 Poetry Prize

FRIENDS OF ACADIA POETRY PRIZE 2008 AWARDS

Established in 1998, the Friends of Acadia Poetry Prize is presented biannually to promote and recognize distinctive nature poetry. We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 Friends of Acadia Poetry Prize:

FIRST PRIZE Beverly Voigt Torrance, California “In the Backyard”

SECOND PRIZE Charlotte Muse Menlo Park, California “Bat Rhapsody”

THIRD PRIZE Brooke Pacy Waldoboro, Maine “Encounter”

Wesley McNair, an extraordinarily gifted poet from Maine, judged the competition. McNair has held grants from the Fulbright and Guggenheim foundations, two Rockefeller fellowships, and two fellowships from the NEA. Last year he received a $50,000 United States Artists award as one of America’s “finest living artists.” He has served three times on the nominating jury for the Pulitzer Prize for poetry and published more than a dozen books, including poetry, essays, and anthologies. McNair lives in Mercer, Maine.

HONORABLE MENTION Christina Lovin Cynthia Spearance Lancaster, Kentucky Washington, Maine “The Stone Canoe” “Ancient Grace”

Gerry Stork Linda Neal Reising Lyndonville, Vermont Poseyville, Indiana “My Monet” “Clock and Compass”

Trina Gaynon Lari Smith Woodland Hills, California Lexington, Massachusetts “On the Ridge” “Landscape by Starlight”

Meredith Nash Fossel Artis Bernard Alna, Maine South Portland, Maine “Bird Tree” “The Train from Budapest to Krakow”

10 Summer/Fall 2008 Friends of Acadia Journal Poem

FRIENDS OF ACADIA POETRY AWARD 1st Prize

In The Backyard

We tell our stories wide-eyed as though we don’t believe them ourselves—how the blue jay

sat among the beans three days straight and the Vidalia onions bloomed on strong green stems,

their gauzy bridal caps folding back, presenting their white bouquets. How she had died on the last day

of spring and what that meant. How on the evening of the funeral, as twilight and the lightning bugs

arrived, and as our grief was just beginning, two deer—a buck and a doe— stepped slow and high-footed into the yard,

glowing tawny against the green silhouette of apple trees. How the buck moved into the next yard but the doe

lingered, how she looked up at us gathered behind the porch railing, then lowered her head again to the grass. “Acadia is in our blood” PO Box 52 How she wasn’t afraid. How the roses Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 bloomed so heavy the branches lay in the dirt.

—Beverly Voigt

BEVERLY VOIGT is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and currently lives in Torrance, California. She works as an editor.

Friends of Acadia Journal Summer/Fall 2008 11 Stewardship

THE VALUE OF SCHOODIC Erin Hitchcock Fogg

cadia National Park is most com- adjacent to the park. The lands are a critical ward to Cadillac, would be marred by new monly known and visited for its habitat link between the North Woods and housing and “eco-resort” facilities. Ahistoric carriage roads and hiking Acadia National Park, which stands at risk of Other detriments to the park visitor expe- trails, pristine forests and lakes, and inspir- genetic isolation at the tip of the Schoodic rience could also be anticipated—everything ing coastal views from Mount Desert Island. Peninsula. Together with the park, the pri- from increased traffic and visitation at key More recently, though, the Schoodic District vate lands are part of a 9,000-acre undevel- park destinations like Schoodic Point to dete- of Acadia National Park, a quieter, less-trav- oped habitat block—one of the largest unde- rioration of natural soundscapes with the eled portion of the park that lies on 2,300 veloped habitat blocks on the Maine coast— addition of lawn mowing, leaf blowing, car acres at the tip of the Schoodic Peninsula, has intersected only by Rte. 186. Portions of the horns, and other activities at the “eco-resort.” been receiving local, national, and interna- park and the adjacent private lands have been In early spring, Friends contracted the tional attention. This increased attention is designated by the Maine Natural Areas Island Astronomy Institute to measure the the result of a proposal to build a resort com- Program as a Focus Area of Statewide quality of the night sky at Schoodic Head. munity development on 3,200 acres bor- Ecological Significance because of rare jack Using National Park Service equipment and dering the park. pine woodlands, waterfowl and wading bird methods, the Institute found some existing Early this spring, consultants represent- habitats, shorebird feeding and roosting areas, light pollution from the villages of Winter ing the landowners of the parcel adjacent to and rare plant community types. Harbor and Birch Harbor, but characterized Courtesy NPS A panoramic view from Schoodic Head reveals the currently undeveloped landscape that provides habitat for many species and provides visitors with the opportunity for quiet discovery.

the park contacted the Schoodic communi- Additionally, the undeveloped land has the starlit skies directly overhead as some of ties, Friends of Acadia, Acadia National Park, incredible values for the visitor experience at the most pristine found in Acadia National local land trusts, and other stakeholders to Schoodic. Numerous viewpoints along the Park. Friends is concerned that development talk about their proposal to build a large-scale Schoodic National Scenic Byway and from adjacent to the park could degrade this valu- “eco-resort.” The concept plan includes a golf vantage points in the park would be nega- able resource that has all but disappeared on course, two hotels, a beaver ecology center, tively affected by construction associated with the East Coast. a captive bird breeding center, a marine edu- the “eco-resort.” Visitors who arrive at the Because of these concerns and the lack of cation center on Sargent Island, a native plant Schoodic District of Acadia travel through a answers related to housing, long-term eco- nursery, areas set aside for resort housing, and lovely, forested corridor along Moore Road logical protection, and other aspects of the a green corridor that includes trails and roads that appears to be part of the park, but would “eco-resort,” Friends began publicly raising for bicycles and electric trams. Friends met most likely be developed with housing and questions about the proposed development. twice with the consultants, but was dissatis- a lodge. Similarly, the park’s exit road is but The questions include: Will a habitat corri- fied with the level of information regarding a thin strip of conserved land through which dor that is interspersed with trails and elec- the amount and type of housing proposed housing could be seen. The view from Frazer tric trams transporting visitors promote or and the lack of secure plans for long-term Point would forever be changed by a lodge deter wildlife movement? How will the habi- preservation of the proposed “green corri- sitting above Frazer Creek and the aquacen- tat corridor be protected from development dor.” ter proposed for Sargents Island. And, the over the long-term? With possible develop- Additionally, Friends sought to share with view from Schoodic Head, which presents a ment of as many as a thousand housing units, the consultants the irreplaceable conserva- dramatic panorama eastward to Petit Manan, will this parcel of land meet land trust crite- tion values associated with the 3,200 acres northward to Schoodic Mountain, and west- ria for long-term conservation of the “eco” 12 Summer/Fall 2008 Friends of Acadia Journal portion of the plan? What is the logic behind ing—that they would present as an option destroying natural habitats for the purpose the possibility of a purchase of the property of building ecological centers to interpret by conservation buyers, and that they would RESOURCE what naturally existed in the first place? deliver Friends’ request to meet directly with VALUES OF THE Through opinion editorial pieces in local the landowners. Friends believes that the con- SCHOODIC PENINSULA and regional newspapers, public listening ses- sultants followed through with both prom- sions, and kitchen meetings, Friends began ises, but to date has not been able to meet the process of engaging community members with the landowners and does not know if Adapted from information provided by in discussions about the proposal and their the “eco-resort” plan will be pursued, aban- the National Park Service desires for the future of their peninsula com- doned, or revised. munities. On May 14, the landowners’ con- Friends continues to reach out to com- The following resource values have sultants held a public meeting on the munity members in partnership with con- been identified on the Schoodic Schoodic Peninsula to present the “eco- servation colleagues to understand commu- Peninsula: resort” concept to residents and to solicit feed- nity ideas for economic development, to lis- back. Friends encouraged Gouldsboro and ten to their concerns or support for the “eco- • Habitat connection between the Winter Harbor residents to attend the meet- resort,” and to share the important conser- park and interior lands, which ing, ask questions, and decide for themselves vation and park values associated with the helps prevent the isolation of whether this large-scale development fit the 3,200 acres adjacent to the park. Friends vegetative communities and values of their communities and was appro- maintains an open and respectful relation- wildlife populations priate for the boundaries of a national ship with the project consultants and con- resource like Acadia National Park. tinues to hope for a direct meeting with the • Approximately 1.1 mile of The May 14 public meeting was attended landowners. shoreline is state-mapped wildlife by approximately 250 people. The consult- Friends recognizes that the large-scale habitat of significance for ants discussed the elements of the proposed development being explored at Schoodic has waterfowl and wading birds development that they viewed to be environ- national implications because of its location mentally-friendly but did not address specif- on the boundary of one of America’s most • Bald eagle nesting territory ic details about when the development would popular national parks. This proposal mer- be built, how much and what type of hous- its regional and national scrutiny, so Friends • Possible archeological sites, ing would be provided, nor the market they is partnering with state and national organi- as well as other cultural resources looked to for such an ambitious development. zations, such as the National Parks Some residents expressed interest in the Conservation Association, the Sierra Club, • Undeveloped entire islands: short-term economic benefits presented by Downeast Audubon, and the Natural Sargents (15 acres) and construction of the resort, but a large num- Resources Council of Maine, to raise the pro- Thrumbcap (2 acres) ber of attendees that spoke expressed skep- file of this proposal and to engage a larger ticism and concern about the feasibility and audience in the analysis of the proposal. • Undeveloped gateway corridor ecological-soundness of the plan. Many res- If and when the consultants submit appli- along Moore Road from the village idents commented that the educational pur- cations, or pre-applications, for review before of Winter Harbor to the park poses of the environmental centers included the planning boards in Winter Harbor and in the plan seem to duplicate the efforts of Gouldsboro and before Maine’s Department • Undeveloped landscape that the existing Schoodic Education and Research of Environmental Protection, Friends of dominates the middle ground Center at Acadia. Acadia will review the plans and take fur- viewshed from points on the Acadia National Park and Friends of Acadia ther appropriate action in an effort to pre- peninsula and Mount Desert Island have identified this proposal as the single serve the precious conservation values of biggest threat to the park. The consultants the Schoodic Peninsula. ❧ presented the public feedback on the pro- posed “eco-resort” to the landowners in late ERIN HITCHCOCK FOGG is the former May. Friends secured two promises from the communications coordinator and editor at developers’ consultants prior to this meet- Friends of Acadia. Friends of Acadia Journal Summer/Fall 2008 13 History

THE CCC IN ACADIA

Jack Russell

ll friends of Acadia National Park revere Charles W. Eliot, George B. ADorr, and John D. Rockefeller Jr., the visionary founders of the heritage we serve today. In 2008, all who love Acadia also honor thousands of young men mus- tered from across Maine to work in the park and the surrounding communities as the Civilian Conservation Corps, whose 75th anniversary is observed this year. The park still benefits from the good works of those who came here in hard times to serve fam- ily, community, and nation. When Franklin Roosevelt became presi- dent in March of 1933, America had endured nearly four years of the Great Depression. Thirteen million were unemployed, a quar- ter of the national workforce. Throughout Maine, families suffered as towns struggled to provide relief. In mills from Biddeford to Millinocket, at the Bath ship yard, and in can- neries along the coast, workers lost jobs or took deep pay cuts.The County suffered most: St. John Valley potatoes sold for half their pre-WWI price if they sold at all; pay and jobs in the woods fell. Towns took farm Courtesy NPS produce and firewood as payment for taxes “Early Mess,” an oil painting by Hugh Hegh, depicts a typical Civilian Conservation Corps breakfast at the McFarland Mountain camp. and gave them to their destitute. Hard times had also come to our own island. By 1933, more than 700 unemployed projects overseen primarily by the U.S. Forest owned property just south of Long Pond. (A men from Bar Harbor alone had registered Service and National Park Service (NPS). third camp was established near Ellsworth their need for work. Enrollees earned $30 a month of which $25 in June.) FDR acted swiftly on many fronts to pro- was sent home to their families. The letter of During the next nine years, thousands of vide relief and inspire hope. Of all the New one Maine mother speaks for most parents young men came to these camps for six Deal proposals passed by Congress during with a boy in the CCs: “If you didn’t send months or more to work, learn, and grow. the Hundred Days, none helped families as home $25 a month, we couldn’t get by.” Most were sons of Maine farmers, woodsmen, quickly nor changed the American landscape Superintendent George B. Dorr, ever polit- mill workers, and quarrymen. Some were as deeply as the Civilian Conservation Corps ically-agile, quickly brought the CCC to high school graduates, more were not. Some (CCC), enacted on March 31, 1933. Acadia. By Memorial Day, when Mr. Dorr had labored in fields and woods but few came The “CCs,” as it was fondly called by hosted Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes with employable skills, so they were eager enrollees, gave jobless young men new skills, and National Park Service Director Horace to learn. As the superintendent of the basic education, and healthy bodies through Albright at Old Farm, two CCC camps were MacFarland camp said, “They eat, sleep, employment in conservation work. Men 18- under construction on Mount Desert Island. work, and think as any other healthy Maine- 25 years old from families in need could The first was on MacFarland Mountain at the raised boys do and they are just as interest- enroll for periods of six months. They went current site of park headquarters on Eagle ed in their homes and families as you would to CCC camps run by the army to perform Lake Road. The second occupied privately- expect any Maine man to be.” Dorr would

14 Summer/Fall 2008 Friends of Acadia Journal write that they “furnished the park with all baseball, hockey, basketball, boxing, plays, the labor it has had, road construction apart “A family visiting Acadia today and, most important of all, dances. A few … and have enabled it to carry on, uninter- CCCers married island women and stayed. rupted, important work.” might camp at Blackwoods, When other New Deal programs employed The important work of the CCC enrollees greet the sun with a walk along island men with quarry and road-building endures throughout Acadia. In 1933, once the Ocean Drive, and enjoy the skills, they occasionally taught CCC boys, they built their year-round camps, they as did the local hands of the Rockefeller road cleared brush and deadfall for fire control. But mid-morning views from crews, when their work converged with CCC from 1934 on, the CCC men maintained Beech Cliff…every step of projects, as they did on the Ocean Drive dur- and improved the established trails within the ing 1933-1937. park and built new ones. Their labor built their passage through Acadia The CCC work still serves. A family visit- most of the trails in the rapidly expanding would have been opened for ing Acadia today might camp at Blackwoods, “park extension” on the western side of MDI. them a long lifetime ago by the greet the sun with a walk along the Ocean CCCers made many short connector paths to Drive, and enjoy the mid-morning views the Park LoopRoad and the growing system CCs.” from Beech Cliff. After a swim at Echo Lake of carriage roads steadily advanced by they could take the Lurvey Spring fire road over to Long Pond for a walk up the west- ern side and a picnic on the rocks, followed by a hike up the Perpendicular Trail to admire the beautiful stone step work. Their good day might end at sunset beneath the century old evergreens of Pretty Marsh. Every step of their passage through Acadia would have been opened for them a long lifetime ago by the CCs. The CCC ended in 1942 with national mobilization for World War II. Three million young men had enrolled in the CCC. More than 90 percent of them served in the war, fully a sixth of all those in uniform. After the war, these men and the families and com- munities they had served were champions for conservation. Fifty years after he worked in Acadia, Charles Arnold of York could say, “It was the best thing that ever happened to Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps at work me!” In 2008, we can say that the Civilian and at play during their time in Acadia. Photos Conservation Corps was one of the best courtesy National Park Service. things that ever happened to Acadia. ❧

Rockefeller crews. Some 14 truck trails for fire NPS design standards and, from 1935 on, and recreational access were built by the boys. were conducted under the careful supervision JACK RUSSELL and his wife, Sandy Wilcox, They constructed campgrounds and picnic of park landscape architects. live at the north end of Echo Lake. When not areas, built 27 foot bridges, and planted thou- The surrounding communities welcomed volunteering on Acadia’s trails, he flies away sands of trees and shrubs to help reclaim areas the CCC boys. They donated furniture and to advise regional economic development temporarily disturbed by road and trail devel- books for the camps. (Atwater Kent provid- organizations on strategic planning and polit- opment. All of their projects met established ed a top-of-the-line radio.) Towns hosted ical communication.

Friends of Acadia Journal Summer/Fall 2008 15 New Members

We are pleased to welcome our newest friends:

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16 Summer/Fall 2008 Friends of Acadia Journal Research in Acadia

OUT WORKING IN THE FIELD Ginny Reams

ach summer, a whole new crop While the next study also focuses on small- Wendy Norden and Doug McNaught of descends upon Acadia National Park, er animals, the implications of the study are the University of Maine at Machias will turn Espreading out over every inch of the huge. Colleen Teerling of the Maine Forest their attention to saltwater in a study of eel- park. It’s not the black flies, seasonal employ- Service will evaluate the risk of emerald ash grass habitat, and the fish and invertebrates ees, or the more than 1.5 million people who borer beetle infestations in the park. This that live in those areas, at the Schoodic visit the park from June to October each year. non-native insect attacks and completely kills Peninsula. Increasing our understanding of Instead, it is researchers—scientists who all types of ash trees. While not yet found in these habitats can help Acadia make deci- come to the park to study its animals, plants, Maine, emerald ash borers have spread rap- sions about habitat protection. history, and more. This year is no different; idly since their 2002 discovery in Michigan, Physical science, rather than biological, is seven researchers, recipients of the park’s largely through the transportation of infect- the focus of Sarah Nelson of the Senator research fellowships, will be out in the field ed firewood. The researchers will assess the George J. Mitchell Center for Environmental searching, counting, studying, and learning. potential for introduction by contacting and Watershed Research at the University of Everything these researchers discover will add campers in park and private campgrounds to Maine. She will measure the mercury con- to our understanding about the park and help find out if they brought their own firewood. centration in Schoodic Peninsula soils park management make informed decisions. With Acadia being a primary destination for throughout the year to determine why win- Several of these researchers will be study- campers from many states, it’s essential that ter soils have greater concentrations than soils ing wildlife. Chris DeSorbo and Christian collected in the summer. This study will add Niven of the BioDiversity Research Institute to the substantial body of work surrounding and Charles Todd of Maine Department of mercury in the park environment. Cultural resources will also be studied this “Everything these researchers summer, as Franklin Price and students from discover will add to our East Carolina University (North Carolina) will take a look at ships wrecked near or in the understanding about the park park. They will create a map of possible loca- and help park management tions of submerged shipwrecks after inter- viewing fisherman and divers and studying make informed decisions.” historic records. These seven researchers are working in the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will begin an park because of two research fellowship pro- inventory of woodland raptors (birds of prey grams. The L.L.Bean Acadia Research like Cooper’s hawks and sharp-shinned Fellowship, created through a grant from hawks). They will collect information about L.L.Bean to Friends of Acadia, provided territories, nest sites, and preferred habitats, $25,000 in 2008 to support research the and will use the results to make recommen- park. The Schoodic Research Fellowship was ©iStockphoto.com/Alan Tobey dations for protecting and monitoring nest- Of the seven research projects funded for 2008, one created by Acadia Partners for Science and ing raptors. will begin an inventory of woodland raptors, birds of Learning to augment the L.L.Bean grant and Shifting the scale from big animals to small, prey like the Cooper’s hawk pictured here. provided $10,000 in 2008 for research in the Bryan Windmiller of Hyla Ecological Services, Schoodic section of the park. Thanks to these Inc., and Glen Mittelhauser of the Maine the park knows more about this issue. generous donations and the hard work of Natural History Observatory will look at Other researchers will study the park’s these researchers (and many others), we’re insects found in the park’s freshwater sources. plant life. Jeffrey Johansen of John Carroll learning more about the park every day. They will compare the results of their search University (Ohio) will look for algae species And everything we learn will help managers for predaceous diving beetles, whirligig bee- in streams, wetlands, and lakes. Because the make decisions that keep Acadia National tles, and backswimmers (those active insects presence—or absence—of certain species Park the special place we know today. ❧ you see along the shores of lakes and ponds) indicates water quality, the results of this with a 1928–1944 field collection of inver- study will help park management deter- tebrates to determine the changes that have mine how best to manage its freshwater GINNY REAMS is writer-editor at Acadia taken place over the last 60+ years. resources. National Park.

Friends of Acadia Journal Summer/Fall 2008 17 FORESIGHT & GENEROSITY Rich Johnson WAYS YOU CAN GIVE

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18 Summer/Fall 2008 Friends of Acadia Journal Updates

Acadia Mountain Conservation ity of the individual donors who made the is Complete purchase possible. With a long-term conser- A long-term plan for the conservation and vation solution in place, a significant step protection of 25 acres on Acadia Mountain has been taken to ensure that a beloved land- abutting Acadia National Park is now com- mark on the border of Acadia National Park plete. Friends of Acadia purchased the parcel is protected and that the unique character of last fall and this spring offered the property Somes Sound and the surrounding commu- to Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT), a land nities will remain intact. trust partner with land management expert- Deighan is different. ise and resources. MCHT took ownership of Acadia Gateway Center Update the property in early June. Planning and design for the Acadia Gateway Friends purchased the 25 acres on the north Center is underway. Maine Department of slope of Acadia Mountain last September, Transportation (MDOT) contractors have pre- immediately protecting it from a proposed pared a draft preliminary design for the development that would have degraded water Downeast Transportation maintenance facil- quality and permanently changed the scenic ities and offices at the site. This will be vetted views from Somes Sound, Sargent Drive, and by partners such as the National Park Service many of Acadia National Park’s trails and and Friends of Acadia and will be considered 455 HARLOW STREET BANGOR, MAINE 04401 207 990 1117 www. deighan.com mountain summits. by the public at an open meeting in Trenton Friends donated the land to MCHT because in August. Barring significant changes sug- of its outstanding and well-established record gested by the public, MDOT anticipates that for stewarding conserved lands. Because the construction of the maintenance facilities will original property owner had left unfinished begin in the spring of 2009. The transit and drives and septic systems eroding on the prop- welcome center at the Acadia Gateway Center erty, part of MCHT’s stewardship challenge will be planned, designed, and constructed will be to stabilize and restore these habitats. thereafter, with completion anticipated by Friends of Acadia is grateful for MCHT’s 2012. partnership and for the exceptional generos-

The First Visit

Every year, Mrs. Laura Bush and her friends visit a national park to go hiking. This year in late June, they came to Acadia. Mrs. Bush and her friends joined Acadia and Friends staff for a quiet evening after a day in the park. Pictured above with Mrs. Bush is Friends Chairman Lili Pew (right), President Marla O’Byrne, and Acadia Superintendent Sheridan Steele.

Friends of Acadia Journal Summer/Fall 2008 19 Acadia Quest Starts Strong misleading ones, and hand out water and HANNAFORD Acadia National Park and Friends of Acadia maps to unprepared visitors. launched Acadia Quest in April, in response Ridge runners returning for a second year SUPERMARKETS to growing concerns that school-aged chil- of service are Elaine Lariat and Vassar Pierce. 86 Cottage Street dren are spending less time engaging in out- Elaine is a senior at Wesleyan University Bar Harbor door activities. Acadia Quest encourages majoring in Latin American studies with a Maine’s young people and their families to get concentration in history. She grew up on Mount Desert Island where she attended high Where Shopping is a Pleasure. outdoors and into the park. So far, 45 teams consisting of 167 individ- school. Vassar was a ridge runner in 2006 and served as Friends of Acadia’s No Child Left ATM Major Credit Cards uals are competing in the Quest. They are participating in a series of activities that Inside intern last summer. He completed a encourage young people to explore, learn degree in business administration at Bucknell about and protect Acadia and other con- University in 2006 and has worked as a cor- served lands. The program runs from April porate trainer and sales representative for a business solutions company. First-time ridge runners include Noreen Hogan and Mary Raikes. Noreen graduated for gifts from College of the Atlantic in 1991 with a and other fine things degree in human ecology. An outdoor enthu- siast, Noreen has hiked the Appalachian Trail Northeast Harbor 276-3300 and Vermont’s Long Trail and cycled across 1-800-673-3754 North America twice. She is a resident of Bar Harbor and enjoys teaching children pho- tography and organizing group bicycle trips. Mary received her degree in human ecology from College of the Atlantic in 2002. Her sen- ior project was a collection of nature poems based on her time spent hiking in Acadia. She Distinctive properties. has worked as a forestry technician, wild land Legendary service. firefighter, and ski shop manager, as well as Real estate professionals since 1898. Two Acadia Quest teams fulfill one of their “explore” a sea kayak guide on MDI. www.KNOWLESCO.com requirements by participating in the hike up Beech 207 276 3322 Mountain on National Trails Day. Ryan Sharp has been hired as the recre-

ONE SUMMIT ROAD • NORTHEAST HARBOR, MAINE 04662 ation intern. Ryan received a masters degree to November. Teams that fulfill all program in education from Georgia College in 2005 requirements will be eligible for the grand and is currently a graduate student in the prize drawings on November 1 at the annu- Warnell School of Forestry and Natural al Take Pride in Acadia Day. The three grand Resources at the University of Georgia. Ryan prizes will include hiking, boating, and camp- hopes to work full time for the National Park ing packages. Service eventually, and has experience work- In addition to families from Maine, groups ing with Cumberland Island National are signed up from Massachusetts, New Jersey, Seashore, Kennesaw Mountain National Minnesota, Illinois, and Florida. Battlefield, and the Appalachian National For more information about Acadia Quest Scenic Trail. or to register, contact Terry Begley at [email protected] or 207-288-3340. Acadia Youth Conservation Corps Announced This spring, 15 Maine teens were hired as Friends Welcomes Ridge Runners the 2008 Acadia Youth Conservation Corps. and Interns For eight weeks this summer, these teens Friends of Acadia’s ridge runners and recre- will pile into park vehicles and travel to var- ation intern have been hired and are sched- ious locations in Acadia to work on refur- uled to work in the field through late August. bishing trails, building fences, cleaning camp- These seasonal employees will inform visitors grounds, and maintaining facilities. The AYCC about Leave No Trace principles, distribute members are park employees, but Friends park surveys, construct cairns and remove purchases work boots and tee-shirts and Rich Johnson 20 Summer/Fall 2008 Friends of Acadia Journal makes a grant to the park to fund student and Mike Staggs at mikestaggs@friendsofaca- leader salaries. The park provides leadership dia.org or 207-288-3340. and training for the program. Earth Day Roadside Clean-Up Nearly 400 volunteers participated in the 9th Annual Earth Day Roadside Clean-Up on Saturday, April 26. The sunny spring weath- er provided the perfect backdrop for this annual event that brings community mem- bers together in the spirit of keeping area roadsides clean. Scouring shoulders and ditches, the vol- unteers collected more than 8,500 pounds of trash on approximately 150 miles of road-

Acadia Youth Conservation Corps members work hard during their eight-week session. Among their many tasks, these teens learn how to move hundred-pound rocks with a cable and pulley system between trees when building and refurbishing trails.

Member of the 2008 AYCC include: Daniel Hales, Keegan Howie, Eric McQuinn, and Anthony Picard II of Bar Harbor; Gavin Willow of Blue Hill; Timothy Fitzgerald of Bucksport; Luc-Oliver Gagnon-Victor of Ellsworth; Catherine Sharp of Mount Desert; Lili Pew Sam West of Penobscot; Josh Worden of Volunteers help clear trash from the roadsides of Mount Southwest Harbor; Betsy Dyer of Surry; and Desert Island at the 9th Annual Earth Day Roadside James Freedman, Matthew Hallett, Bonnie Clean-Up. McCarthy, and Ryann Rourk of Trenton. AYCC work is integrated with the trail side. The amount of trash collected is down crew’s summer work plan and greatly increas- by approximately 3,000 pounds, indicating es the number of projects that can be com- that the annual clean-up is making a signifi- Rich Johnson pleted during the short summer months. cant difference. AYCC is also an integral part of Friends of Friends thanks the individuals who partic- Acadia’s and the park’s efforts to engage future ipated, the many local businesses who recruit- generations with the park and with nature. ed volunteers, and Hannaford Super market For more information about AYCC, contact and the Trenton Marketplace for the water and

Heart of the Matter

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Friends of Acadia Journal Summer/Fall 2008 21 snacks that fueled the volunteers. Friends also hauling his huge, cumbersome camera, along tured on a hike with Acadia National Park trail thanks the Maine Department of Trans- with its associated equipment, into the crew to tour the historic Beech Mountain fire portation for picking up the bagged trash and wilderness to take these large-format photo- tower. The chance to tour the tower provid- Bar Harbor Bank & Trust and The Knowles graphs. ed a rare aerial view of the park. Company for their corporate sponsorship. With the centennial of Acadia and the Friends thanks Acadia National Park trail This event is successful because of the ongo- National Park Service approaching in 2016, crew and rangers, as well as our volunteers ing support of local businesses and gener- Friends sponsored the event to celebrate and trail crew leaders, for hosting the ous community members. Clyde’s monumental vision behind the lens National Trails Day volunteers and hikers. and the monumental vision of conservation This annual celebration of Acadia’s historic Clyde Butcher Exhibit of that enabled the creation of America’s nation- trails would not be possible without the sup- National Park Photographs al parks. Clyde’s photographs capture the very port of our generous corporate sponsors, Bar This summer, Friends sponsored a gallery essence of what conservation protects for all Harbor Bank & Trust and The First and The showing of the large-format, black and white to enjoy. To learn more about Clyde Butcher Knowles Company. ❧ photos of Clyde Butcher. Called “America’s and his work, visit www.clydebutcher.com. National Parks: A Monumental Vision,” the show ran through the month of July, hosted National Trails Day by College of the Atlantic at its Ethel H. Blum National Trails Day kicked off the summer Gallery. The exhibit commenced with a book volunteer season Saturday, June 7. Approx- signing and public lecture on July 6. imately 50 community members celebrated An artist and an environmentalist, Clyde National Trails Day at Schoodic and on has been photographing America’s most Mount Desert Island. beautiful and complex ecosystems, including Some participants raked a section of car- national parks, for more than 30 years. His riage roads or did a shoreline clean-up, and outsize enlargements create the sense of walk- others helped with trail work on the Schooner ing into the image, becoming part of his dio- Head Path and the Alder Trail. Additional par- rama-like spaces. These images are created ticipants, including some young people and Members of the Schoodic Committee prepare for a through a deliberate, nearly heroic process of families participating in Acadia Quest, ven- morning of work on National Trails Day.

In Gratitude

VOLUNTEER FIELD MEMBERSHIP IN-KIND DONATIONS NATIONAL TRAILS DAY CREW LEADERS TABLE VOLUNTEERS Acadia Corporation Sponsors Len Berkowitz Maureen Brooks Bar Harbor Inn Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Bruce Blake David Evans Tom Blagden The Knowles Company Bucky Brooks Jean Evans Cadillac Mountain Sports Jenn Donaldson Priscilla Hirschenhofer Dobbs Productions Rod Fox Marycarol Lenahan Heathwood Inn Mike Hays Eileen and Jim Linnane Rich Johnson Heidi Hershberger Georgia Munsell Joe Pagan Jack Hirschenhofer Beatrice Pisani Harry Madeira Cookie Horner Dee and Howard Solomon Bryan Stevens Steve Johnson Alan King OTHER VOLUNTEERS EARTH DAY Don Lenahan Judy Corder ROADSIDE CLEAN-UP Sponsors Jim Linnane Pat Hayes Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Mark and Georgia Munsell Carol Lindsey The Knowles Company Betsy Roberts Jean Smith Jill York Bob Sanderson In-Kind Donors Bert Zbar Julia Schloss Hannaford Supermarkets Howard Solomon Suzi Zbar

Trenton IGA Blagden Tom Al and Marilyn Wiberley

22 Summer/Fall 2008 Friends of Acadia Journal Advocacy Corner

ADVOCACY NETWORK HAS ACTIVE SPRING cadia Advocacy Network members Hunting is not allowed in Acadia, but visi- have been wonderfully responsive to tors and residents may transport their guns Aopportunities and threats facing across park lands if the guns are unloaded and national parks. In early June, Friends of Acadia broken down or not easily accessible. Acadia’s sent out an alert regarding proposed changes rangers are assured relative safety when mak- to the firearms regulations in national parks. ing law enforcement stops and visitors gen- Presently, the regulations [36 CFR 2.4 (a) (2- erally know what to expect given that National 3)] allow loaded firearms in designated times Park Service regulations are standard (with and locations in national parks, such as at only a few exceptions) across all parks. firing ranges, permanent dwellings, and in Acadia Advocacy Network members locations where hunting is allowed. These reg- responded to the call to action by sending ulations also allow possession of firearms gen- comments to the Department of the Interior erally in national parks, as long as they are via the regulations website. Comments were unloaded and not easily accessible. due by June 30. The Department of the Interior has pro- Advocacy Network members also contact- posed deferring to state firearms laws. If a state ed members of the House of Representatives allows possession of loaded and concealed in support of H.R. 3094, the National Park firearms at state parks, then the national park’s Centennial Fund Act. This bill authorizes the regulations would be changed to reflect these Centennial Challenge and could result in an rules. Friends is very concerned about these additional $100 million being appropriated proposed changes because the firearms regu- by Congress each year through 2017 to be lations in Maine differ for Baxter State Park matched by $100 million in private donations. and the state parks in general, so it is unclear The bill passed through the House Natural TENTS DANCE FLOOR LINENS which rules would apply to Acadia National Resources Committee with amendments and CANOPIES BAND STAGES GLASSWARE/DISHWARE TABLES & CHAIRS GRILLS CATERING EQUIPMENT Park. National parks are tranquil and iconic is awaiting action on the House floor. places that deserve special consideration as Advocacy Network members requested that Telephone or Fax: 667-6210 places of solitude. State laws may not respect representatives encourage the bill to be con- 35 Commerce Park, Bar Harbor Road these values. sidered and passed quickly by the House. P.O. Box 552, Ellsworth, ME 04605 The present firearms regulations adequate- And finally, the Advocacy Network scored ly protect Acadia’s visitors and wildlife. a great victory this spring. After a valiant attempt by the Maine delegation in the 109th Congress and dogged pursuit in the 110th Congress, the Acadia National Park Improvement Act finally passed both houses as part of a larger omnibus national parks bill and was signed by President Bush on May 8. This bill extended the life of the Acadia Advisory Commission through 2026, author- ized (but didn’t appropriate) an additional $10 million for land acquisition at the park, and permitted the park to participate in the plan- YOUNG BECK LLP ning, construction, operation, and mainte- Attorneys nance of the Acadia Gateway Center. ❧ Geoffrey P. Young ~ Emily M. Beck

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Friends of Acadia Journal Summer/Fall 2008 23 Book Review A Taste of Maine Cooking in the Moment Wide Wonders by Kyra Alex, Short Circuit Press, Port In A Storm – Somesville Monday-Saturday 9:30-6:00; Sunday 12:00-6:00 Acadia Panorama: Images of Deer Isle, ME, 2005, 128 pp., $18.95, Main St. Rt 102 in Somesville, Mt. Desert, ME 04660 Maine’s National Park 207 244-4114 paperback. Port Side – Bernard by Alan Nyiri, Down East Books, 2008, I knew this cookbook was for me when I Monday-Saturday 11:00-6:00; Sunday 12:00-6:00 30 Steamboat Wharf Rd., Bernard, ME 04612 92 pp., $18.95, paperback. noticed that the table of contents listed recipes 207 244-9114 by season instead of Website: www.portinastormbookstore.com As the saying the common cate- goes, if you gories of appetizers, don’t like the entrees, and desserts. weather in In New England, a Maine, wait a home-cooked meal minute and it is, after all, most will change. influenced by the Alan Nyiri has captured the rewards of wait- mood and available ingredients that are Main Street, Northeast Harbor ing for a change of conditions along the driven by whatever season you happen to be 276-4006 Maine coast in his book, Acadia Panorama: experiencing. Neighborhood Road, Northeast Harbor Images of Maine’s National Park. According to A quick glance through the index of recipes 276-4005 Nyiri, waiting is sometimes what it takes to and my initial attraction to the book only grew capture an unexpected shot of Acadia’s stronger. With heart-warming recipes for ROSS & KING, LLC dynamic landscape. delectable treats like a blueberry layer cake Attorneys at Law Nyiri shares a story about a time he was with cream cheese frosting, end of summer 953 Bar Harbor Road exploring Otter Cliffs. While he was busy look- soup, and lobster spring rolls, there was no Trenton, Maine 04605 ing for something interesting in his fore- turning back—this book quickly became a Telephone 207-667-1373 ground, he was surprised by a sudden show- staple of my kitchen. Fax 207-667-3427 er that had been approaching in the distance. Author Kyra Alex works and lives on the Michael L. Ross, Esq. While other visitors scrambled to their cars, coast of Maine. She is the owner of Lily’s Café [email protected] Nyiri waited, covering his camera, and antic- in Stonington, where she has served visitors Alison M. King, Esq. ipated what panoramic shot might present and residents alike for more than nine years. [email protected] itself. He goes on to explain that as he was And, it’s not just the ingredients that feel like waiting he discovered that the most interest- Maine. The anecdotes from Alex’s day-to-day ing shot wasn’t in the foreground. Instead it island life that introduce each recipe give each was the ocean and the surrounding clouds. list of ingredients and instructions meaning, Nyiri captures the vast beauty of Acadia in allowing readers to feel the moment. his stunning panoramic (and non-panoramic) “Seven different regulars grace my doorstep shots. From commonly-visited spots, like Sand between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.,” Alex writes, as Beach (there is a 52-inch fold-out spread), she introduces her Quick Dough Cinnamon WINE & CHEESE Jordan Pond, and Otter Cliffs to areas less trav- Rolls. “We discuss movies, politics, hair styl- eled like the Schoodic Peninsula, Nyiri brings ists, the weather, who’s getting some and 244-3317 readers from grand vistas to close-up views of who isn’t and whatever else comes to our 353 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679 lush landscape. minds…These cinnamon rolls are one of their A resident of Vermont, Nyiri describes most favorite things to find on the counter to Mount Desert Island as one of the most inspir- go with their coffee.” ing places to photograph. He finds the land- What’s more, the recipes are simply scapes and seascapes especially well-suited for explained and the ingredients are readily his wide format interpretation. Anyone who available. It is a perfect cookbook to have on loves the grandeur and details of Acadia will hand to keep all of those summer guests certainly find inspiration and joy in the pages happy, full, and feeling like they’ve had a taste of Nyiri’s work. of Maine. —Scott Page —Shelly Connors

24 Summer/Fall 2008 Schoodic Committee

SKEPTICISM AT SCHOODIC

his winter, when I wrote the article can’t make sense of how building a commu- that appeared in the last issue of the “I realized that I couldn’t nity of hotels, lodges, cottage homes, clus- TFriends of Acadia Journal, I had next write the column I wanted… tered housing, multi-family mixed use hous- anticipated doing a piece celebrating the ing, golf courses, environmental centers, and amazing rebirth that is spring in the park. I I knew I had to address the outposts can enhance the environment. We was planning to write about walking the most significant issue faced have difficulty understanding how identify- Schoodic loop road and being inspired by the by the Schoodic District, ing a natural corridor among all this decon- many foreshadowings of summer’s arrival in structed, man-made habitat maintains the Maine. Acadia National Park, and the integrity of the peninsula’s ecosystem, espe- I wanted to describe the kaleidoscope of Schoodic Peninsula in recent cially when it is crisscrossed with vehicular greens that is the trees and wildflowers, grass- roads for automobiles and carriage roads built es and ferns coming back to life—conveying times...” to support electric cars and trams. We can’t the vast spectrum from deep, dark, almost quite get a grasp on clearing and cultivating inky olive to pale, fluorescent almost shim- 186 and headed up the hill, I realized that I land to create a nursery for native plants on mering lime. I would note the brilliant bursts couldn’t write the column I wanted. Instead, terrain that is the natural home to an amaz- of colors of spring flora awakening from the I knew I had to address the most significant ingly divergent variety of local flora. winter, playing hide-and-seek among the issue faced by the Schoodic District, Acadia And while Rosemary and I know that we greenery, giving impressionistic hints of what National Park, and the Schoodic Peninsula will always be able to visit the Schoodic is to come. I would write about the Jack Pines, in recent times—the recently proposal to District of Acadia to enjoy the wonder of tipped with new growth—tiny nuggets of build an eco-resort. spring, as well as summer, fall, and winter, brown preparing to release silken scarves of Like so many others, our initial reaction we are extremely concerned that the creation yellow pollen. was that the eco-resort would be a travesty. of an exclusive, private community at its gate- I was going to celebrate the return of the Also like so many others, Rosemary and I way. We fear that it will impact public access Great Blue Heron. I thought I would try to tried to be open-minded. We followed the to the Schoodic District. We know from expe- portray the bird’s beauty as it strutted in the coverage in the Ellsworth American and Bangor rience that there are subtle ways for proper- marshy areas just off the loop road, taking Daily News, attended the public meetings, lis- ty owners and managers, developers, and careful, measured steps. I was hoping to tened to the proposals that were presented, homeowners to discourage use by creating a describe the sea, noting warmer shades of considered the assurances that were been perception of exclusion. We are aware that blue, different angles of refraction and reflec- offered, and weighed the diverse opinions there are myriad techniques to convey the tion, softer lapping at the shore. I anticipat- and viewpoints expressed by members of the idea that public property is off-limits, com- ed traces of wildlife young, the scent of community. municate the sense that public transit is akin rebirth, the lilt of new life and the sweet The proposal is seductively appealing. The to trespass, and make people feel uncom- taste of spring air serving as muses for my ideas appear well-meaning and sophisticat- fortable and unwanted. writing. ed. They are presented in a professional, sci- Rosemary and I understand that it is pos- And so, on one of those perfect late May entifically researched cloak. The green, eco- sible to create an ecologically-sound, envi- Maine days, Rosemary, Lucky, and I headed friendly, environmentally-supportive tech- ronmentally-friendly community that com- to Schoodic. As we made the turn from Rte. nologies and language are timely, cutting- plements the environment in which it is locat- edge, and sexy. The possibilities for exciting ed. We are, however, not at all confident educational, artistic, social, and community that such a community is, or, more impor- opportunities are interesting. And the new tantly, should be what is proposed for this tax revenues, jobs, housing, and for local specific portion of the Schoodic Peninsula. small business owners like us, expanded cus- We remain wary of the eco-resort propos- tomer base are a potential economic boon for al, to say the least. ❧ the peninsula. Rosemary and I, however, have a hard time getting beyond the oxymoron that the pro- posed eco-resort represents. We find the con- GARRY LEVIN and his wife, Rosemary, live Courtesy NPS A view of the currently pristine landscape as viewed cept of ensuring the preservation of habitat in the village of Corea on the Schoodic from atop Schoodic Head. through development incomprehensive. We Peninsula. Friends of Acadia Journal Summer/Fall 2008 25 Chairman’s Letter

GIVING AS A WAY OF LIFE

iving as a way of life has always been Another great activity for volunteering is the the spirit of my soul. From my ear- membership tables at several locations in the Gliest days, I learned the lessons of giv- park. Last summer, these volunteers wel- ing back from my family, in dailylife at home, comed many new members and were in our community, and in the larger venue tremendous ambassadors for Friends of of social responsibility—striving to leave the Acadia to new visitors in the park. With train- world with solutions, not add to problems. ing and confidence flowing strong, Friends My father and mother took the time to share helps volunteers of all kinds have a great stories of the great work that people can do experience giving back to the park. when focused on giving back, as genera- Join the Advocacy Network tions of Pews have done. Friends is a strong advocate for the park Words I heard approaching my first vol- on the local, regional, and national levels. The unteer efforts still hold true today, “the gift expertise that Friends and our partnering of giving back, in any manner you can organizations have enables us to have a voice through volunteer action, leadership, and of reason in advocating for initiatives, legis- philanthropic gifts, will be the greatest gift lation, and regulations that will help the park you can give to life.” Investing my hopes, val- and the surrounding communities. Through ues, and entrepreneurial spirit in support of the simple but vital role of becoming a mem- a great community need or resource, just as ber of our Acadia Advocacy Network, you generations of my family have done, helped will become informed on these issues, and your voice will be heard by policy makers. “Never doubt that a small Lili Pew Just as each of us has a choice to be part of Lili spends a day last summer working with a group the democracy by voting in an election, group of thoughtful, commit- of first-time park volunteers from Chicago. This was Friends asks you to choose to share your the first lesson in giving back and the first experi- voice through its advocacy network. ted citizens can change the ence in nature for many of the students. world. Indeed, it is the only Join Friends of Acadia as a Member will be the roadmap for our collective efforts and Donor thing that ever has.” through 2016, the centennial anniversary of Making a financial gift to Friends builds Acadia and the National Park Service. Let me — Margaret Mead our capacity to execute new ideas to produce share with each you, stewards and stake- the best results. Our strategic planning holders of our precious Acadia National Park, bring me back to Acadia National Park and process has mapped out an ambitious, yet ways to join Friends of Acadia on a giving to Friends of Acadia to pursue giving as a way achievable, set of goals to pursue, all of which journey to 2016! of life. need financial support to succeed. Just as the A spirit of giving is important but vision Volunteer in Acadia gift of volunteer time is priceless and the gift and planning are key to effecting long term There is no better way to build a connec- of your voice is crucial in advocacy, the gift change. The following statement from a char- tion to Friends of Acadia and the park than of a financial donation supports programs itable organization my family is deeply to join a volunteer activity. We have many and staff to efficiently and effectively reach involved with particularly resonates with me: opportunities for our friends to be part of crit- the highest standards of excellence that have “Strategic philanthropic planning must first ically important projects, such as working on set Friends of Acadia as the model for other select the right ideas for investment—ideas the carriage roads, hiking trails, Acadia Wild Friends groups nationwide. We have a proven that are visionary, significant and feasible. Gardens, or helping with a species count track record for producing results that add Next is building the capacity with organiza- (called a “bio-blitz”) as part of a park inven- value and longevity to our beloved Acadia tions, people and resources in concert with tory program. Friends also helps coordinate National Park. the designing projects that will most effec- several large events in the park, the success tively execute the ideas to produce the best of which largely depends on volunteers. results.” Volunteers help us with our Earth Day Over the past few years, Friends has Roadside Clean-Up, National Trails Day, worked on developing a strategic plan that Family Fun Day, and Take Pride in Acadia. —Lili Pew 26 Summer/Fall 2008 Friends of Acadia Journal VOLUNTEER THIS SUMMER… It’s Work You Could Love!

Each year, volunteers contribute thousands of hours to Acadia National Park. Visitors, residents, families, and groups of all ages help care for the trails and carriage roads of Acadia. The park needs your help and volunteering is a tangible way to say “thank you” for the beauty of Acadia.

Volunteers meet at Park Headquarters on Route 233 each Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday morning, June through October, weather permitting.

Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, insect repellent, snack, and lunch.

For more information, call 207-288-3340 PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID LEWISTON, MAINE PERMIT #82

Friends of Acadia Tom Blagden Tom

Mission Friends of Acadia preserves, protects, and promotes stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment of current and future generations.

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