Maine § 12 §12911 Recreational use limits

Maine Statutes

§ 12 §12911 — Recreational use limits

Maine § 12 §12911

Title 12CONSERVATION

Part 13INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE

Ch. 929WHITEWATER RAFTING

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 12, § 12 §12911 (2026).

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1.Findings and goals. Increased use has resulted in increased environmental impact on the Kennebec River and the West Branch Penobscot River, as well as on their valleys, nearby roads and the social structure of the areas. Recreational use limits are necessary to allow for rafting use and other competing uses, such as fishing, camping and canoeing, while minimizing detrimental impacts and maintaining the opportunity for a quality wilderness experience for rafters and for other users.

2.Kennebec River. The recreational use limit on the Kennebec River between Harris Station and West Forks is 1,000 commercial passengers per day. Noncommercial recreational use is not limited.

3.West Branch Penobscot River. The recreational use limit of the West Branch Penobscot River between McKay Station a

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1.
Findings and goals.
Increased use has resulted in increased environmental impact on the Kennebec River and the West Branch Penobscot River, as well as on their valleys, nearby roads and the social structure of the areas. Recreational use limits are necessary to allow for rafting use and other competing uses, such as fishing, camping and canoeing, while minimizing detrimental impacts and maintaining the opportunity for a quality wilderness experience for rafters and for other users.
2.
Kennebec River.
The recreational use limit on the Kennebec River between Harris Station and West Forks is 1,000 commercial passengers per day. Noncommercial recreational use is not limited.
3.
West Branch Penobscot River.
The recreational use limit of the West Branch Penobscot River between McKay Station and Pockwockamus Falls is 560 commercial passengers per day. Noncommercial recreational use is not limited.