Develop Plant Gathering Agreement with Tribal Gatherers

The Passamaquoddy Tribes at Motahkomikuk Indian Township and at Sipayik, the Penobscot Nation, Mi'kmaq Nation, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians are collectively known as the Wabanaki Nations. The Wabanaki Nations have lived for thousands of years in the lands and waters now called Maine. The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to entire into agreements with the Wabanaki Nations for the gathering of sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata or Anthoxanthum nitens) within Acadia National Park (ACAD) for traditional use per Title 36 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 2.6, Gathering of Certain Plants or Plant Parts by Federally Recognized Indian Tribes for Traditional Purposes.

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Jason Flynn
207-288-8730