A LETTER FROM THE GOVERNOR

Maine truly is a unique place to boat; 6,000 lakes and ponds, 3,000 miles of coastline, and over 32,000 miles of rivers and streams; is there any other state whose waters can offer such a combination of beauty and variety?

Maine places a high priority on providing public access to these waters due to the fact that Maine's waterways are valued so by residents and visitors alike. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife works diligently to provide access to Maine's waters, whether it's a remote mountain pond, or Maine's Casco Bay.

Even though Maine's coast and inland lakes are state treasures, just a fraction of those have dedicated public access. While this department works in securing access for boaters and improving existing access points, your actions as a boater will go a long way in keeping access open and creating new public access points in Maine.

Enjoy your time out on the water this season.

John Elias Baldacci
Governor 

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