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Damariscotta River Association

Contact Information

Main Contact

  • Steven Hufnagel, Executive Director
  • P.O. Box 333, Belvedere Rd.
  • Damariscotta, ME 04543
  • Phone: 563-1393 |  FAX: 563-1393
  • Email: steven@draclt.org

    Alternate Contact

    • Warren J. Haas, President
    • P.O. Box 333, Belvedere Rd.
    • Damariscotta, ME 04543
    • Phone: 563-1393 |  FAX: 563-2639
    • Email: dra@draclt.org

MLTN Member

Mission Statement

To preserve and promote the natural, cultural, and historical heritage of the Damariscotta River, its watershed and adjacent areas for the benefit of all.

Region

Lincoln County with focus on the Damariscotta River watershed and adjacent areas

Quick Facts

  • Number of Staff: 3
  • Membership: 1500
  • Annual Meeting: June
  • Newsletter: River Tidings, published 3-4 time(s) annually.
  • Acres owned: 712
  • Number of Parcels: 31
  • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1347
  • Number of Parcels: 40
  • Founded: 1973
  • Land conservation through conservation easements, fee acquisition, and assistance to public agencies and municipalities
  • Conservation education and outreach, including hikes, lectures, media outreach and youth programs
  • Marine conservation, research and water quality monitoring
  • Land stewardship, compatible public access, and habitat protection and restoration
  • Partnerships with local, state and national agencies and organizations
  • Received the Land Heritage Award in 1996
  • Received in 1995: National Wetlands Conservation Award to the Private Sector, National Group Runner-up, Regional Winner from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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