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Penobscot Nation secures 11,000 acres near Katahdin

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Aerial photograph of addition to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Trust for Public Land is collaborating with the Penobscot Nation to permanently restore nearly 30,000 acres to the Penobscot Nation, the largest land return between a U.S. based non-profit and a Tribal Nation, while creating much-needed public access to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. " data-image-caption=" The Penobscot Nation on Wednesday finalized the return of 11,300 acres near Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, facilitated by the Trust for Public Land. (Chris Bennett/Courtesy of the Trust for Public Land) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/09/me_Wahsehtəkʷ_10162023_005.jpg?w=780" /> The first phase of a major land return could result in a new entrance to the national monument.