Partner
Role in NHA Program Management & Implementation
Maine Bureau of Parks & Lands
Partner with BPL to promote responsible use of public lands ; seek funds for developing new and expanding recreational trails , especially off-road biking & backpacking
Maine Department of Agriculture , Conservation , & Forestry
Technical assistance to municipalities in coastal resilience planning
Maine Department of Economic & Community Development
Technical assistance to municipalities and businesses to secure CDBG funds for community infrastructure
Maine Department of Transportation Scenic Byways Program
Technical assistance to plan for and fund safe transportation ways for all users , including bike / ped ; Advisor ; partner with NHA to plan for & develop infrastructure along Scenic Byways within Downeast Maine
Maine Dept . of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
Partner with NHA to promote recreational fishing & responsible outdoor recreation practices ; partner with NHA to develop heritage education activities & programs around subsistence hunting & fishing
Maine Downtown Center
Technical assistance to downtown revitalization committees , connect with potential funding sources
Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation
Technical assistance , networking , developing partnerships with state & national outdoor recreation entities
Maine Office of Tourism Promotion & marketing nationally / internationally
Maine Sea Grant
Partner to plan & implement tourism training & development for coastal businesses & communities ; develop education and promotion of fisheries heritage through Downeast Fisheries Trail .
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