Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Contact Information
Main Contact
- Rich Knox, Director of Communications & Public Policy
- 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 201
- Topsham, ME 04086
- Phone: 729-7366 | FAX: 729-6863
- Email: rknox@mcht.org
- Donna Bissett, Maine Land Trust Network Assistant
- 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 201
- Topsham, ME 04086
- Phone: 729-7366 | FAX: 729-6863
- Email: dbissett@mcht.org
Alternate Contact
MLTN Member
Mission Statement
Maine Coast Heritage Trust conserves and stewards Maine’s coastal lands and islands for their renowned scenic beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, ecological diversity and working landscapes. MCHT promotes the conservation of natural places statewide by working with land trusts, communities and other partners.
Region
Statewide
Quick Facts
- Number of Staff: 38
- Membership: 3700
- Annual Meeting: November
- Newsletter: Maine Heritage, published 4 time(s) annually.
- Acres owned: 6266
- Number of Parcels: 79
- Acres under Conservation Easement: 13235
- Number of Parcels: 157
- Founded: 1970
- Operate the Maine Land Trust Network
- Publish "Land Trust News," the newsletter of the Maine Land Trust Network four times each year
- Provide technical assistance on land protection projects to communities, private landowners, public agencies and land trusts statewide
- Host an annual land conservation conference and workshops in May
- Inform Maine land trusts of important legislative issues; works with Maine legislature and congressional delegations
- Established a revolving fund for land acquisition
- Maintain a Conserved Lands Registry
- Present annual Land Heritage award recognizing outstanding voluntary land protection contribution in Maine
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