Maine Island Trail Association
Description
Maine Island Trail Association is a membership organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the wild islands of coastal Maine.
It administers the Maine Island Trail, a recreational water trail running the length of the Maine coast, connecting island and mainland sites for day visits and overnight camping. MITA does not own the land itself; it supports land trusts and private landowners in caring for the islands, and in exchange provides public access. Its members, who include paddlers, sailors, powerboaters and non-boaters, help keep the trail healthy through volunteer stewardship and support, guided by low-impact recreation guidelines.
The association was co-founded in 1988 by David Getchell Sr., following a state survey of Maine’s uninhabited coastal islands. It is based in Portland, Maine, and has grown to thousands of members.
Latest news
RSVP Now for the 2026 Stewardship Party
RSVP now for MITA’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Stewardship Party at Camden Yacht Club in Camden on Thursday, Sept. 17. MITA’s Annual Meeting will commence at 5pm, followed by the party from 6-8pm. Come enjoy complimentary food and drink as we celebrate the stewardship season and present awards to...
21 Aug 2026
Fall Cleanup Registration Open Now
Summer is far from over, but alas, the time to register for Fall Cleanups has come. Head over to mita.org/volunteer to get yourself a seat in one of our boats! If you miss your shot, go ahead and hop on the waitlist. And, as always, consider joining us…
20 Aug 2026
Steward•Ship Selected by Camden International Film Festival
Steward•Ship: A Love Letter to the Maine Coast, a film by Luke Kaneb and Luc Milam in collaboration with MITA, Protect Our Winters, and the Maine Office of Tourism, has been selected by the Camden International Film Festival! The Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) is a renowned...
20 Aug 2026
Summer 2026 Newsletter Out Now
The Summer 2026 edition of The Island Trail has officially hit mailboxes for our Full and Sustaining members, and is also available online for everyone to read at mita.org/newsletters. We love this issue, and are so grateful for everyone in the MITA community who made it possible! We…
10 Aug 2026
Steward.Ship Wins Best Maine Film at MOFF
Following a successful premiere at the Maine Outdoor Film Festival on July 22, it was announced that Steward.Ship took home the prize for Best Maine Film! We are thrilled for filmmakers Luke Kaneb and Luc Milam, and are so encouraged that this story of Luc’s journey as a…
10 Aug 2026
Steward•Ship Premiering July 22 at Maine Outdoor Film Festival
Steward•Ship: A Love Letter to the Maine Coast, a film by Luke Kaneb and Luc Milam in collaboration with MITA, Protect our Winters, and the Maine Office of Tourism, will be premiering in Portland Wednesday, July 22 at the Maine Outdoor Film Festival. The film will show during…
21 Jul 2026
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