• Granite mountains on islands along coast

    Acadia

    National Park Maine

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  • Park Loop Road opening

    May 17, 2013: The entire Park Loop Road and all other paved roads in the park open today. All dirt roads in the park, including the Seal Cove Road, will open on June 3.

  • Trail closures

    April 22, 2013: The Precipice, Orange and Black, Valley Cove, and Jordan Cliffs Trails are closed until further notice because of nesting peregrine falcons. All other trails in the park are open, whether accessible from the park or from state roads.

  • Hulls Cove Visitor Center

    May 17, 2013: The visitor center will open on May 19 and will be open 9-5 every day. All park passes are available there. There is an accessible entrance at the back of the building for those who have trouble climbing stairs.

Integrated Pest Management

Drawing of purple loosestrife plant

Purple loosestrife

The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program oversees the park’s management of plant and animal pests. Treatments are based on an understanding of the biology of the pest and use the least-toxic treatment that is effective. Managing pests includes correctly identifying the pest, preventing infestations whenever possible, setting thresholds for treatment, monitoring the effectiveness of treatments, and education, when appropriate.

Park pests include:

  • non-native invasive plants such as purple loosestrife;
  • non-native animals that disrupt natural systems such as European red ants,
  • nuisance animals such as raccoons, beavers, bees, and wasps; and
  • structural pests such as carpenter ants and rodents.
 

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NPS Integrated Pest Management

Did You Know?

CCC members take a break from their work to admire the view along the ocean.

The Civilian Conservation Corps performed important work in Acadia National Park, including clearing brush, setting stones, and constructing Seawall Campground. Today park headquarters is located in the former CCC camp.