Current Issues:

As a result of pressure from a group of U.S. Senators to change the current firearm regulations, the Department of the Interior released proposed regulation changes on April 30. These regulation changes propose allowing concealed carry of firearms based on the laws of the state where the national park is located. Public comments are requested for the proposed change in national park gun regulations.

Friends of Acadia opposes the proposed changes to firearm safety regulations in national parks. The current regulations have served Acadia National Park and its visitors well for more than two decades. The regulations are limited, reasonable, and necessary to ensure the protection of park wildlife, visitors, and iconic American treasures.

To view the proposed rules and provide public comment on this issue, visit http://www.regulations.gov or view our press release.

Advocacy Network

The Friends of Acadia Advocacy Network is open to all individuals who wish to be a stronger citizen voice for Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island.

Participants in the network will receive timely e-mail updates about opportunities to weigh in with Congress and state lawmakers on issues important to Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. Advocacy events and opportunities to comment on park plans will also be publicized via e-mail alerts.

If you want to join the Advocacy Network, send an e-mail to stephanie@friendsofacadia.org with the words, "Subscribe Advocacy Network" in the subject heading. Include any questions you have about the Network in your e-mailed message.

Download Advocacy Alerts!

No. 17 - Take Action on Amendment Regarding Guns in National Parks - February 5, 2008 No. 15 - Take Action on Centennial Initiative Legislation - November 9, 2007