March Newsletter
Happy Spring from the York River Stewardship Committee. Read about our latest program updates including the Watershed Grants Program, upcoming events, project highlights, and more
2025 Watershed Grants Program RFP issued
The York River Stewardship Committee is excited to announce the second year of its York River Watershed Grants Program, with the February 12, 2025 release of
2024 Annual Report
2024 Annual Report: summary of the York River Stewardship Committee’s activities and accomplishments for its first year
News Center Maine: York River holds unique place in busy southern Maine
The York River, located in southern Maine, holds a special designation as a Partnership Wild and Scenic River, recognizing its significant natural, cultural, and recreational
YRSC awards $42,000 to support local watershed projects
YRSC awards $42,000 to support local watershed projects. Congratulations to the grant recipients: York Parks and Recreation, York Land Trust, York’s River Access Ad Hoc
The Stewardship Committee issues its 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP)
The York River Stewardship Committee is excited to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) and an accompanying Application Form for its newly created York River Watershed Grants Program. READ MORE
York River Watershed Program Coordinator
The Stewardship Committee selected Jennifer Hunter as its York River Watershed Program Coordinator. READ MORE
Celebration of the York River Designation
Congresswoman Pingree joined the York River Study Committee, York River watershed community members, National Park Service representatives, Friends of the York River, town officials, representatives
Designation accomplished!
Congress authorized designation of York River into the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System on December 23, 2022. The designation authorization was included in the