“Conserving Maine's Wildlife is an all-in effort that extends throughout all of MDIFW and beyond to our valued conservation partners, sister agencies, local communities, Maine's private landowners, and dedicated community scientists,” said Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, in a news release.

“Our team has boots on the ground in all seasons in all habitats across the state to conserve the species that make our state so special,” said MDIFW. “It takes monitoring, research, active intervention, and habitat protection and enhancement.”

Here are a few ways you can help Maine's Endangered species on May 18 and throughout the year:

Learn about each of Maine’s Endangered and Threatened species: mefishwildlife.com/listed

Work with MDIFW’s Beginning with Habitat Program to include habitat management for wildlife in the plan for your own backyard.

Participate in community science: mefishwildlife.com/communityscience

Help fund Maine wildlife conservation efforts: mefishwildlife.com/supportwildlife