MAINE LAND TRUST
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Land Trusts in Maine

Androscoggin Land Trust

Mission Statement

The Androscoggin Land Trust is a private, non-profit, membership-driven organization dedicated to protecting, through land conservation and stewardship, the traditional landscapes, important natural areas, and outdoor experience throughout the central Androscoggin River watershed.

Contact Information

Main Contact

Alternate Contact

Region

All of Androscoggin County, Franklin County (Jay), Oxford County (Canton, Hebron, Buckfield), and Sagadahoc County (Bowdoin)

Quick Facts

Bangor Land Trust

Mission Statement

The Bangor Land Trust's mission is to:  Protect in perpetuity for public benefit significant lands and waters and their natural, agricultural, scenic, and traditional values and characteristics; promote general and scientific understanding of the region's natural resources and the need for their preservation; support collaboration with other organizations having similar or related missions.

Contact Information

Main Contact

  • Deb DeForest, Office Manager
  • 27 State St. Suite #25
  • Bangor, ME 04401
  • Phone: 942-1010 |  Fax: 942-1044
  • Email: info@bangorlandtrust.org

Region

Bangor, Maine

Quick Facts

  • Number of Staff: 1
  • Membership: 350
  • Annual Meeting: October
  • Newsletter: Bangor Land Trust Newsletter, published 4 time(s) annually.
  • Acres owned: 302
  • Number of Parcels: 5
  • Acres under Conservation Easement: 302
  • Number of Parcels: 1
  • Founded: 2001

Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance

Mission Statement

BRCA conserves the lands, water quality, and natural heritage of the Belgrade Lakes Watershed.

Contact Information

Main Contact

  • Peter Kallin, Ph.D., P.W.S., Executive Director
  • PO Box 250
  • Belgrade Lakes, ME 04918
  • Phone: 495-6039 |  Fax: same
  • Email: brca@gwi.net

Alternate Contact

  • Charles Baeder, President
  • 717 Belgrade Road
  • Mount Vernon, ME 04352
  • Phone: 293-3200 
  • Email: csbaeder@fairpoint.net

Region

Belgrade Lakes Watershed region, including Belgrade, Manchester, Mercer, Mount Vernon, New Sharon, Norridgewock, Oakland, Readfield, Rome, Sidney, Smithfield, and Vienna.

Quick Facts

  • Number of Staff: 3
  • Membership: 1024
  • Annual Meeting: September
  • Newsletter: BRCA Newsletter
  • Acres owned: 831
  • Number of Parcels: 14
  • Acres under Conservation Easement: 831
  • Number of Parcels: 8
  • Founded: 1988

Biddeford Pool Land Trust

Mission Statement

The Biddeford Pool Land Trust is organized to provide preserves for wildlife and plant life, including growth areas for marine and aquatic life, and to provide readily accessible coastal retreats.

Contact Information

Main Contact

  • Tom Craven, President
  • P.O. Box 306
  • Biddeford Pool, ME 04006

Region

Biddeford Pool

Quick Facts

  • Number of Staff: 0
  • Membership: 400
  • Annual Meeting: July
  • Acres owned: 8
  • Number of Parcels: 5
  • Acres under Conservation Easement: 8
  • Number of Parcels: 2
  • Founded: 1987

Blandings Park Wildlife Sanctuary

Mission Statement

This Sanctuary is organized as a grassroots 501 (c) 3 public benefit land trust to carry out the goals of conservation, habitat enhancement, land management, and responsible stewardship for the benefit of the general public, various species of plant and wildlife (among those being the endangered Blanding's Turtle) and their surrounding habitat. It will be our mission to conserve, protect, and educate the general public to the value of the land and water resources, plant and animal life, and the natural terrain, for the ecological, educational, esthetic, historic, recreational and scenic value therein. BPWS IS A 501 (c) 3 PUBLIC CHARITY LAND TRUST CREATED AND DEDICATED TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT ALL SPECIES THROUGH CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, RECREATION AND RESEARCH FOR THE BETTERMENT OF ALL.

Contact Information

Main Contact

  • Peggy Ann Ayers, Founder
  • 113 Old Pool Road
  • Biddeford ME 04005
  • Phone: 207-590-3347 
  • Email: bpws@maine.rr.com

Alternate Contact

  • Dave Ayers, Co-Founder
  • 113 Old Pool Road
  • Biddeford ME 04005

Region

Our focus area is defined as an area of significant wildlife habitat rich in vernal pools and home to the endangered Blanding's turtle and threatened spotted turtle and is bounded by Pool, Granite, West Sts. & Guinea Rd.

Quick Facts

  • Number of Staff: 0
  • Membership: 195
  • Annual Meeting: December
  • Newsletter: Look on our NEWS and EVENTS page on bpws.org
  • Acres owned: 160+
  • Number of Parcels: 5
    • Founded: 2006

    Blue Hill Heritage Trust

    Mission Statement

    To conserve land and water of special ecological, natural, agricultural, scenic, cultural and recreational significance; and to increase public understanding of the importance of land and water conservation.

    Contact Information

    Main Contact

    Region

    Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Penobscot, Sedgwick and Surry

    Quick Facts

    • Number of Staff: 3
    • Membership: 500
    • Annual Meeting: September
    • Newsletter: BHHT Newsletter, published 2 time(s) annually.
    • Acres owned: 1793
    • Number of Parcels: 34
    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1793
    • Number of Parcels: 52
    • Founded: 1985

    Boothbay Region Land Trust

    Mission Statement

    Boothbay Regional Land Trust seeks to preserve the special beauty and natural resources of the region while providing appropriate public access and recreational activities. BRLT provides and promotes education about wildlife, ecology, conservation and local history.

    Contact Information

    Main Contact

    • Julie Lamy, Executive Director
    • 137 Townsend Ave., PO Box 183
    • Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
    • Phone: 633-4818 
    • Email: jlamy@bbrlt.org

    Alternate Contact

    • William Haney, President
    • 137 Townsend Ave., PO Box 183
    • Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
    • Phone: 633-4818 
    • Email: brlt@bbrlt.org

    Region

    Boothbay Region peninsula, including Edgecomb, Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport

    Quick Facts

    • Number of Staff: 3
    • Membership: 980 households
    • Annual Meeting: September
    • Newsletter: BRLT News, published 3 time(s) annually.
    • Acres owned: 1,349
    • Number of Parcels: 45
    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1,349
    • Number of Parcels: 16
    • Founded: 1980

    Brewer Land Trust

    Mission Statement

    To cooperatively protect and preserve the natural and scenic resources of the City of Brewer and State of Maine, to encourage open space and green areas, to increase public awareness and understanding of the importance in conservation of natural resources and the interrelationships that exist among them, and to foster a trail system connecting to public areas and regional trails with all of the above for the enjoyment and benefit of present and future generations.

    Contact Information

    Main Contact

    • Linda Johns, City Planner
    • City Hall, 80 North Main St.
    • Brewer, ME 04412
    • Phone: 989-7790 |  Fax: 989-8052
    • Email: ljohns@brewerme.org

    Alternate Contact

    • Tim Brochu, President
    • 35 Lorraine Ave.
    • Brewer, ME 04412

    Region

    City of Brewer, Maine and surrounding areas

    Quick Facts

    • Number of Staff: 0
    • Acres owned: 4.20
    • Number of Parcels: 1
    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 4.20
    • Number of Parcels: 2
    • Founded: 2006

    Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust

    Mission Statement

    Protect critical open space in the area and advance environmental issues.

    Contact Information

    Main Contact

    • Angela Twitchell, Executive Director
    • 108 Maine Street
    • Brunswick, ME 04011
    • Phone: 729-7694 |  Fax: 721-8750
    • Email: btlt@gwi.net

    Alternate Contact

    • Tom Settlemire, BTLT President
    • 722 Granite Street
    • Yarmouth 04096
    • Phone: 841-6747 
    • Email: tsettle@earthlink.net

    Region

    Brunswick, Topsham, part of Bowdoin

    Quick Facts

    • Number of Staff: 1
    • Membership: 1044
    • Annual Meeting: May
    • Newsletter: Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Newsletter, published 2 time(s) annually.
    • Acres owned: 418
    • Number of Parcels: 6
    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 418
    • Number of Parcels: 12
    • Founded: 1985

    Cape Elizabeth Land Trust

    Mission Statement

    The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust permanently conserves and provides stewardship for lands cherished by our community - from shore lands to marshes, from farmlands to woodlands - for the education, use and enjoyment of this and future generations.

    Contact Information

    Main Contact

    • Christopher Franklin, Executive Director
    • P.O. Box 265,CCB
    • Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
    • Phone: 767-6054 |  Fax: n/a
    • Email: chris@capelandtrust.org

    Alternate Contact

    • Ted Darling, President
    • P.O. Box 265, CCB
    • Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
    • Phone: 767-6054 
    • Email: info@capelandtrust.org

    Region

    Cape Elizabeth

    Quick Facts

    • Number of Staff: 2
    • Membership: 600
    • Annual Meeting: October
    • Newsletter: Cape Lands
    • Acres owned: 158
    • Number of Parcels: 14
    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 158
    • Number of Parcels: 13
    • Founded: 1985

    Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust, Inc.

    Mission Statement

    Our purpose is to preserve and protect the intrinsic values and public benefits of the natural resources in the towns of Chebeague and Cumberland--mainland, islands, and contiguous Casco Bay-- and to be responsible stewards in perpetuity for those resources in our trust.

    Contact Information

    Main Contact

    • Penny Asherman, President
    • 12 Hemlock Drive
    • Cumberland Center 04021
    • Phone: 829-5315 
    • Email: pennyash@maine.rr.com

    Alternate Contact

    • Leila Bisharat, Vice President
    • 76 Littlefield Road
    • Chebeague Island 04017
    • Phone: 846-1616 
    • Email: bisharatl@aol.com

    Region

    Towns of Chebeague Island and Cumberland

    Quick Facts

    • Number of Staff: 1
    • Membership: 250
    • Annual Meeting: August/September
    • Newsletter: Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust Newsletter
    • Acres owned: 78
    • Number of Parcels: 4
    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 78
    • Number of Parcels: 12
    • Founded: 1987

    Coastal Mountains Land Trust

    Mission Statement

    To establish a system of conservation lands with conservation easements and preserves that permanently protect biological diversity, scenic landscapes, and agricultural, forest, and water resources, to promote awareness of the value of land conservation, and to provide opportunities for the public to enjoy and experience natural lands.

    Contact Information

    Main Contact

    • Scott Dickerson, Executive Director
    • 101 Mount Battie Street
    • Camden, ME 04843
    • Phone: 236-7091 |  Fax: 236-0612
    • Email: scottd@coastalmountains.org

    Alternate Contact

    • Ava Goodale, Membership Coordinator
    • 101 Mt. Battie St.
    • Camden, ME 04843
    • Phone: 236-7091 |  Fax: 236-0612
    • Email: avag@coastalmountains.org

    Region

    Rockport, Camden, Hope, Lincolnville, Northport, Belmont, Belfast, Morrill, Waldo, Swanville, Brooks, Knox, Searsport, Stockton Springs, and Prospect.

    Quick Facts

    • Number of Staff: 5
    • Membership: 1700
    • Annual Meeting: late summer
    • Newsletter: Landscapes
    • Acres owned: 3,591
    • Number of Parcels: 56
    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 3,591
    • Number of Parcels: 47
    • Founded: 1986

    Conservation Trust of Brooksville, Castine & Penobscot

    Contact Information

    Main Contact

    • Maynard C. Forbes, President
    • 271 Ames Cove Rd
    • Harborside ME 04642
    • Phone: 326 -9402 
    • Email: jgfgatehouse@aol.com

    Alternate Contact

    • Cheryl Ashmore, Office Manager
    • P.O. Box 421
    • Castine, ME 04421
    • Phone: 326-9402 
    • Email: ctbcp@prexar.com

    Region

    Brooksville, Castine & Penobscot

    Quick Facts

    • Number of Staff: 1
    • Membership: 300
    • Annual Meeting: September
    • Newsletter: Bagaduce Tides, published 1 time(s) annually.
    • Acres owned: 580
    • Number of Parcels: 17
    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 580
    • Number of Parcels: 18
    • Founded: 1978

    Cove Brook Watershed Council

    Contact Information

    Main Contact

    Quick Facts

    • Number of Staff: 0

          Crabtree Neck Land Trust

          Contact Information

          Main Contact

          Alternate Contact

          Quick Facts

          • Number of Staff: 0
              • Founded: 2005

              Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association

              Mission Statement

              To preserve, protect and enhance the natural beauty, quality and use of the land, water and total environment in the area and its watersheds, through a variety of activities.

              Contact Information

              Main Contact

              • Alan N. Railsback, Executive Director
              • P.O. Box 3
              • Jefferson, ME 04348
              • Phone: 549-3836 |  Fax: 549-3852
              • Email: dlwa@roadrunner.com

              Alternate Contact

              • Nancy Holmes, Administrative Secretary
              • P.O. Box 3
              • Jefferson, ME 04348
              • Phone: 549-3836 |  Fax: 549-3852
              • Email: dlwasec@roadrunner.com

              Region

              Damariscotta Lake watershed, including Jefferson, Nobleboro, Washington, Newcastle and Somerville and environs

              Quick Facts

              • Number of Staff: 3
              • Membership: 430
              • Annual Meeting: August
              • Newsletter: The Watershed, published 3/year time(s) annually.
              • Acres owned: 485.58
              • Number of Parcels: 8
              • Acres under Conservation Easement: 485.58
              • Number of Parcels: 12
              • Founded: 1966

              Damariscotta River Association

              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.

              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

              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: 712
              • Number of Parcels: 40
              • Founded: 1973

              Downeast Coastal Conservancy

              Mission Statement

              The mission of Downeast Coastal Conservancy is conservation of the natural habitats and resources of the watersheds and communities of coastal Washington County, Maine for present and future generations.

              Contact Information

              Main Contact

              Alternate Contact

              Region

              Southwestern Washington County

              Quick Facts

              • Number of Staff: 3
              • Membership: 650
              • Annual Meeting: August
              • Newsletter: Landmarks, published 3 time(s) annually.
              • Acres owned: 1,640
              • Number of Parcels: 35
              • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1,640
              • Number of Parcels: 36
              • Founded: 1987

              Downeast Lakes Land Trust

              Mission Statement

              The Downeast Lakes Land Trust contributes to the long term economic and environmental well-being of the Downeast Lakes Region through the conservation and exemplary management of its forests and waters.

              Contact Information

              Main Contact

              Region

              Downeast Lakes region, Interior Washington County

              Quick Facts

              • Number of Staff: 3
              • Annual Meeting: July
              • Newsletter: Summer & Winter
              • Acres owned: 33,708
              • Number of Parcels: 1
                • Founded: 2001

                Downeast Rivers Land Trust

                Mission Statement

                Organized for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes, specifically to encourage the propagation and restoration of Atlanic salmon in the State of Maine waters and to encourage the conservation of important natural and scenic resources.

                Contact Information

                Main Contact

                • Dwayne Shaw, Executive Director
                • P.O. Box 201
                • Columbia Falls, ME 04623
                • Phone: 483-4336 |  Fax: 483-6057
                • Email: dsf@panax.com

                Alternate Contact

                • Jacob van de Sande, Educator/Hatchery Manager
                • P.O. Box 201
                • Columbia Falls, ME 04623
                • Phone: 483-4336 |  Fax: 483-6057
                • Email: jacob@mainesalmonrivers.org

                Region

                Western Washington Cty. Tunk Stream to Machias River

                Quick Facts

                • Number of Staff: 2
                • Membership: 500
                • Annual Meeting: January
                • Acres owned: 1375
                • Number of Parcels: 27
                • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1375
                • Number of Parcels: 6
                • Founded: 2000

                Eastern Trail Alliance

                Mission Statement

                To rebuild the Eastern Railroad Corridor as a multi-use recreational transportation trail connecting Kittery to Casco Bay.

                Contact Information

                Main Contact

                • John Andrews, President
                • P.O. Box 852
                • Saco, ME 04072
                • Phone: 282-1979 
                • Email: jandrews@gwi.net

                Alternate Contact

                • Carole Brush, Office Manager
                • P.O. Box 250
                • Saco, ME 04072
                • Phone: 284-9260 
                • Email: eta@gwi.net

                Region

                South Portland to Kittery along the Eastern Railroad Corridor

                Quick Facts

                • Number of Staff: 0
                • Membership: 348
                • Annual Meeting: April/May
                • Newsletter: Eastern Trail Alliance Newsletter
                  • Acres under Conservation Easement:
                  • Number of Parcels: 1
                  • Founded: 1998

                  Ecotat Trust

                  Mission Statement

                  To preserve and expand the gardens and trails for the enjoyment and use of future generations

                  Contact Information

                  Main Contact

                  • Gaynor Reynolds, Secretary
                  • 2472 Route 2
                  • Hermon, ME 04401
                  • Phone: 848-5946 
                  • Email: reynoldsg@hermon.net

                  Alternate Contact

                  • Clint Deschene, Trustee
                  • PO Box 6300
                  • Hermon, Me 04402
                  • Phone: 848-3485 |  Fax: 848-3316
                  • Email: deschenec@hermon.net

                  Region

                  Greater Bangor area

                  Quick Facts

                  • Number of Staff: 0
                  • Membership: 50
                  • Annual Meeting: January
                  • Newsletter: Ecotat Clippings
                      • Founded: 1995

                      Falmouth Land Trust

                      Mission Statement

                      Permanently protect, in their natural state (through easement or fee acquisition), wetland, wildlife, scenic, forest and general open spaces in the town of Falmouth.

                      Contact Information

                      Main Contact

                      • John Adelman, President
                      • 117 Falmouth Road
                      • Falmouth, ME 04105
                      • Phone: 781-3085 
                      • Email: jadelman@cpcrs.com

                      Alternate Contact

                      • Jed Harris, Vice President
                      • 197 Woodville Road
                      • Falmouth, ME 04105
                      • Phone: 899-2783 
                      • Email: jed@n-aprop.com

                      Region

                      Falmouth

                      Quick Facts

                      • Number of Staff: 1
                      • Membership: 300
                      • Annual Meeting: October
                      • Newsletter: Falmouth Land Trust Newsletter
                      • Acres owned: 473
                      • Number of Parcels: 12
                      • Acres under Conservation Easement: 473
                      • Number of Parcels: 15
                      • Founded: 1980

                      Foothills Land Conservancy

                      Mission Statement

                      Our purpose is to promote, for the benefit of the general public, the conservation and preservation of resources primarily located in the foothills region of western Maine.

                      Contact Information

                      Main Contact

                      • Cynthia Harkleroad, President
                      • 102 Fenderson Hill Rd.
                      • Wilton, ME 04294
                      • Phone: 645-2675 
                      • Email: charkle@midmaine.com

                      Alternate Contact

                      Region

                      Western Maine, particularly in the Wilton and Weld areas

                      Quick Facts

                      • Number of Staff: 0
                      • Membership: 150
                      • Annual Meeting: June
                      • Newsletter: Foothills Land Conservancy Newsletter
                      • Acres owned: 238
                      • Number of Parcels: 1
                        • Founded: 1997

                        Forest Society of Maine

                        Mission Statement

                        The mission of the Forest Society of Maine (FSM) is to conserve Maine's forestlands in a manner that sustains the ecological, economic, cultural, and recreational values of the Maine woods. As Maine's land trust for the North Woods, FSM focuses its efforts to promote the conservation of functional, working forest landscapes with multiple social and ecological values. To date, FSM has helped conserve: 416,390 acres of forestland, 901 miles of rivers and streams, and 510 miles of lake and pond shoreline.

                        Contact Information

                        Main Contact

                        • Alan Hutchinson, Executive Director
                        • 115 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor
                        • Bangor, ME 04401
                        • Phone: 207-945-9200 |  Fax: 207-945-9229
                        • Email: info@fsmaine.org

                        Region

                        Statewide

                        Quick Facts

                        • Number of Staff: 7
                        • Membership: NA
                        • Annual Meeting: June
                        • Newsletter: Forest View
                        • Acres owned: 1807
                        • Number of Parcels: 5
                        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1807
                        • Number of Parcels: 17
                        • Founded: 1984

                        Francis Small Heritage Trust, Inc.

                        Mission Statement

                        To set aside natural, undeveloped land to enhance the quality of all our lives, by protecting from development places for recreation, healthy wildlife and plant populations, and sources of clean water.

                        Contact Information

                        Main Contact

                        • Marlene Livonia, President
                        • P.O. Box 414
                        • Limerick, ME 04048
                        • Phone: 637-3510 |  Fax: 637-3510

                        Alternate Contact

                        • Dick Jarrett, Treasurer
                        • P.O. Box 414
                        • Limerick, ME 04048
                        • Phone: 637-2879 
                        • Email: Jarrett@FSHT.org

                        Region

                        Southern Maine: York and Cumberland counties; Beginning with the five towns of: Limerick, Cornish, Limington, Newfield and Parsonfield

                        Quick Facts

                        • Number of Staff: 0
                        • Membership: 200
                        • Annual Meeting: October
                        • Newsletter: Tidings of the Turtle
                        • Acres owned: 1400
                        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1400
                        • Founded: 1990

                        Freeport Conservation Trust

                        Mission Statement

                        FCT's mission is to protect, preserve and connect open space lands and provide public access to natural areas in Freeport, including forests, farmland, scenic vistas, wildlife habitat, and shore land.

                        Contact Information

                        Main Contact

                        Alternate Contact

                        • Kyle Allen, Executive Assistant to the Board
                        • P.O. Box 433
                        • Freeport, ME 04032
                        • Phone: 865-1012 
                        • Email: kyle.fct@gmail.com

                        Region

                        Freeport

                        Quick Facts

                        • Number of Staff: 2
                        • Membership: 230
                        • Annual Meeting: May/June
                        • Newsletter: Freeport Conservation Trust Newsletter
                        • Acres owned: 430
                        • Number of Parcels: 24
                        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 430
                        • Number of Parcels: 29
                        • Founded: 1977

                        Frenchman Bay Conservancy

                        Mission Statement

                        Build lasting relationships and commitments that conserve the distinctive landscapes and natural resources of the Frenchman Bay and Union River watersheds.

                        Contact Information

                        Main Contact

                        • Thomas W. Sidar, Executive Director
                        • PO Box 150
                        • Hancock, ME 04640
                        • Phone: 422-2328 |  Fax: 422-9035
                        • Email: tom@frenchmanbay.org

                        Alternate Contact

                        • Joyce Cornwell, Office Manager
                        • PO Box 150
                        • Hancock, ME 04640
                        • Phone: 422-2328 |  Fax: 422-9035
                        • Email: joyce@frenchmanbay.org

                        Region

                        Eastern and interior Hancock County

                        Quick Facts

                        • Number of Staff: 2
                        • Membership: 900
                        • Annual Meeting: July or August
                        • Newsletter: Frenchman Bay Conservancy Newsletter, published 3 time(s) annually.
                        • Acres owned: 2057.1
                        • Number of Parcels: 10
                        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 2057.1
                        • Number of Parcels: 27
                        • Founded: 1987

                        Friends of Merrymeeting Bay

                        Mission Statement

                        Preserve, protect, and improve the unique ecosystems of Merrymeeting Bay.

                        Contact Information

                        Main Contact

                        • Ed Friedman, Chairman
                        • 42 Stevens Rd.
                        • Bowdoinham, ME 04008
                        • Phone: 666-3372 |  Fax: 666-8481
                        • Email: edfomb@gwi.net

                        Alternate Contact

                        • Kathleen McGee, Acting Executive Coordinator
                        • 32 Wilder Rd.
                        • Bowdoinham, ME 04008
                        • Phone: 666-3598 
                        • Email: kmcgee@gwi.net

                        Region

                        Mid-coast Maine tidal riverine delta consisting of the Kennebec, Androscoggin, Cathance, Muddy, Eastern and Abagadasset Rivers and surrounding towns

                        Quick Facts

                        • Number of Staff: 1
                        • Membership: 430
                        • Annual Meeting: Fall
                        • Newsletter: Merrymeeting News
                        • Acres owned: 90
                        • Number of Parcels: 1
                        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 90
                        • Number of Parcels: 11
                        • Founded: 1975

                        Friends of Unity Wetlands

                        Mission Statement

                        Friends of Unity Wetlands (FUW) is a community-based membership organization that works to recognize and conserve the rich wild and working landscape of the Unity Wetlands region in Central Maine. 

                        Contact Information

                        Main Contact

                        • Jennifer Irving, Executive Director
                        • PO Box 184
                        • Unity, ME 04988
                        • Phone: 948-3766 
                        • Email: fuw@unitymaine.org

                        Alternate Contact

                        Region

                        A nine-town focus area of statewide ecological significance comprised of working farms and forests and extensive wetlands within western Waldo and Kennebec counties.

                        Quick Facts

                        • Number of Staff: 2
                        • Membership: 180
                        • Annual Meeting: July
                        • Newsletter: yes, published 3 time(s) annually.
                        • Acres owned: 1
                        • Number of Parcels: 1
                        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1
                        • Number of Parcels: 7
                        • Founded: 2004

                        Friends of Wilson Pond Area, Inc.

                        Mission Statement

                        Preserve for future generations the natural beauty of the Wilson Pond area.

                        Contact Information

                        Main Contact

                        • Kay Johnson, President
                        • PO Box 424
                        • Greenville, ME 04441
                        • Phone: 207-882-7323 
                        • Email: kyjohn@hughes.net

                        Alternate Contact

                        • Betty Ryder, Vice President
                        • 92 Academy Hill
                        • Newcastle, ME 04553
                        • Phone: 563-8027 
                        • Email: ryder@gwi.net

                        Region

                        Wilson Pond

                        Quick Facts

                        • Number of Staff: 0
                        • Membership: 173
                        • Annual Meeting: September
                          • Acres under Conservation Easement: 0
                          • Number of Parcels: 1
                          • Founded: 1991

                          Georges River Land Trust

                          Mission Statement

                          To conserve and protect, for the public benefit, the natural resources and traditional character of the Georges River watershed region.

                          Contact Information

                          Main Contact

                          • Gail Presley, Executive Director
                          • 8 North Main St., Suite 200
                          • Rockland, ME 04841
                          • Phone: 594-5166 
                          • Email: gail@grlt.org

                          Alternate Contact

                          • Annette Naegel, Conservation Project Manager
                          • 8 North Main St., Suite 200
                          • Rockland, ME 04841
                          • Phone: 594-5166 
                          • Email: annette@grlt.org

                          Region

                          GRLT serves the Georges River watershed region from Frye Mountain in Montville to Muscongus Bay off Port Clyde and Cushing, including the coastal zone between Port Clyde and Owl's Head.

                          Quick Facts

                          • Number of Staff: 5
                          • Membership: 950
                          • Annual Meeting: August
                          • Newsletter: Currents
                          • Acres owned: 578
                          • Number of Parcels: 13
                          • Acres under Conservation Easement: 578
                          • Number of Parcels: 31
                          • Founded: 1987

                          Gorham Trails, Inc.

                          Mission Statement

                          To establish and maintain a recreational trails network in Gorham and surrounding areas. www.gorhamtrails.com

                          Contact Information

                          Main Contact

                          Alternate Contact

                          • Grace Smith, Treasurer
                          • 89 Queen STreet
                          • Gorham, ME 04038
                          • Phone: 839-8000 

                          Region

                          Greater Gorham: Westbrook, Scarboro, Windham, Buxton, Standish, Gorham

                          Quick Facts

                          • Number of Staff: 0
                          • Membership: 142
                          • Annual Meeting: May
                          • Newsletter: Gorham Trails Inc. Connections
                          • Acres owned: 10
                          • Number of Parcels: 6
                          • Acres under Conservation Easement: 10
                          • Number of Parcels: 12
                          • Founded: 1992

                          Great Diamond Island Land Preserve

                          Mission Statement

                          Our mission is to preserve land on Great Diamond Island that is of ecological, recreational, historic, or scenic value.

                          Contact Information

                          Main Contact

                          • Jane Laughlin, President
                          • P.O. Box 2224
                          • South Portland, ME 04116
                          • Phone: (207)799-9285 
                          • Email: grtdia@aol.com

                          Region

                          Great Diamond Island

                          Quick Facts

                          • Number of Staff: 0
                              • Founded: 2006

                              Great Moose Lake Regional Land Trust

                              Mission Statement

                              Great Moose Lake Regional Land Trust is organized for the purposes and powers of retaining and protecting the natural, scenic and open space of real property.

                              Contact Information

                              Main Contact

                              • Dale Perkins, President
                              • 251 South Monmouth Road
                              • Monmouth, ME 04259
                              • Phone: 933-4187 

                              Alternate Contact

                              • Clinton B. Townsend, Vice President
                              • P.O. Box 467
                              • Skowhegan, ME 04976
                              • Phone: 474-9411 |  Fax: 474-6806
                              • Email: billptst@myfairpoint.net

                              Region

                              Athens, Harmony, Hartland and St. Albans

                              Quick Facts

                              • Number of Staff: 0
                              • Membership: 10
                              • Annual Meeting: August
                                • Acres under Conservation Easement: 0
                                • Number of Parcels: 2
                                • Founded: 1997

                                Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust

                                Mission Statement

                                Protect wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities, open space, agricultural land and archaeological sites.

                                Contact Information

                                Main Contact

                                • Cheri Domina, Executive Director
                                • PO Box 266
                                • Orland, ME 04472
                                • Phone: 207 469-7190 |  Fax: 207 469-7148
                                • Email: greatpond@midmaine.com

                                Region

                                Northwest Hancock County; Orland River Watershed

                                Quick Facts

                                • Number of Staff: 2
                                • Membership: 400
                                • Annual Meeting: July
                                • Newsletter: MountainEar, published 2 time(s) annually.
                                • Acres owned: 4300
                                • Number of Parcels: 1
                                • Acres under Conservation Easement: 4300
                                • Number of Parcels: 2
                                • Founded: 1993

                                Great Works Regional Land Trust

                                Mission Statement

                                To protect wildlife habitat and open space, agricultural, forestry, recreational and historic resources.

                                Contact Information

                                Main Contact

                                • Christine Bennett, Director of Development
                                • P.O. Box 151
                                • South Berwick, ME 03908
                                • Phone: 646-3604 
                                • Email: cbennett@gwrlt.org

                                Alternate Contact

                                • Todd Hoffman, Board President
                                • 63 Abbott Road
                                • Lebanon, ME 04027
                                • Phone: 457-3905 
                                • Email: hoff@ime.net

                                Region

                                Eliot, South Berwick, North Berwick, Berwick, Wells, and Ogunquit. Office: Beach Plum Farm, 610 Main St., Ogunquit, ME 03907

                                Quick Facts

                                • Number of Staff: 2
                                • Membership: 878
                                • Annual Meeting: February
                                • Newsletter: Great Works, published 3 time(s) annually.
                                • Acres owned: 1349
                                • Number of Parcels: 39
                                • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1349
                                • Number of Parcels: 25
                                • Founded: 1986

                                Greater Lovell Land Trust

                                Mission Statement

                                The mission of the Greater Lovell Land Trust is to protect the ecosystems of the Kezar Lake and adjacent watersheds by promoting an appreciation of natural resources and responsible preservation, conservation, stewardship, development and public policy.

                                Contact Information

                                Main Contact

                                • Tom Henderson, Executive Director
                                • P.O. Box 181
                                • Center Lovell, Me. 04016
                                • Phone: 925-1056 |  Fax: 925-1056
                                • Email: tomgllt@earthlink.net

                                Alternate Contact

                                Region

                                Kezar Lake watershed, including Lovell, Stoneham and Stow

                                Quick Facts

                                • Number of Staff: 1
                                • Membership: 386
                                • Annual Meeting: August
                                • Newsletter: President's Newsletter
                                • Acres owned: 1679
                                • Number of Parcels: 13
                                • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1679
                                • Number of Parcels: 14
                                • Founded: 1985

                                Harpswell Heritage Land Trust

                                Mission Statement

                                To preserve the natural and cultural heritage of Harpswell, and protect Harpswell's open spaces and shoreline, for current and future generations through education and landowner assistance

                                Contact Information

                                Main Contact

                                • Reed Coles, Executive Director
                                • PO Box 359
                                • Harpswell, ME 04079
                                • Phone: 207.721.1121 
                                • Email: info@hhltmaine.org

                                Alternate Contact

                                • Keith Brown, President
                                • 166 Hildreth Rd.
                                • Harpswell, ME 04079
                                • Phone: 207.725.5394 

                                Region

                                Harpswell

                                Quick Facts

                                • Number of Staff: 1
                                • Membership: 550
                                • Annual Meeting: July
                                • Newsletter: Harpswell Heritage Land Trust Newsletter, published 2/yr time(s) annually.
                                • Acres owned: 256
                                • Number of Parcels: 11
                                • Acres under Conservation Easement: 256
                                • Number of Parcels: 18
                                • Founded: 1983

                                Holden Land Trust

                                Mission Statement

                                The mission of the HLT is to identify and conserve wildlife habitats, agricultural and forested areas, and natural areas that are an integral part of the area's traditional rural character for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future generations.

                                Contact Information

                                Main Contact

                                Alternate Contact

                                Region

                                Holden

                                Quick Facts

                                • Number of Staff: 0
                                • Membership: 15
                                • Annual Meeting: December
                                    • Founded: 2004

                                    Island Heritage Trust

                                    Mission Statement

                                    To conserve significant open space, scenic areas, wildlife habitats, natural resources, historical and cultural features that offer public benefit and are essential to the character of the Deer Isle area.

                                    Contact Information

                                    Main Contact

                                    Alternate Contact

                                    • Linda Campbell, President

                                    Region

                                    Deer Isle and surrounding islands in Penobscot Bay

                                    Quick Facts

                                    • Number of Staff: 2
                                    • Membership: 650
                                    • Annual Meeting: July
                                    • Newsletter: IHT Newsletter
                                    • Acres owned: 495
                                    • Number of Parcels: 17
                                    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 495
                                    • Number of Parcels: 27
                                    • Founded: 1987

                                    Islesboro Islands Trust

                                    Mission Statement

                                    The Islesboro Islands Trust mission is (1) to enhance the quality of residents' lives through the preservation of open space, (2) to educate all residents as to the value of the islands' natural ecosystems, and (3) to act as an environmental advocate on behalf of Islesboro and the surrounding Penobscot Bay region.

                                    Contact Information

                                    Main Contact

                                    • Stephen Miller, Executive Director
                                    • P.O. Box 182
                                    • Islesboro, ME 04848
                                    • Phone: 734-6907 |  Fax: 734-6747
                                    • Email: iitsmill@midcoast.com

                                    Alternate Contact

                                    • Aaron Megquier, Assistant Director
                                    • P.O. Box 182
                                    • Islesboro, ME 04848
                                    • Phone: 207-734-6907 
                                    • Email: iitaaron@gmail.com

                                    Region

                                    Islesboro and surrounding region

                                    Quick Facts

                                    • Number of Staff: 2
                                    • Membership: 300
                                    • Annual Meeting: August
                                    • Newsletter: IIT Newsletter
                                    • Acres owned: 174.61
                                    • Number of Parcels: 10
                                    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 174.61
                                    • Number of Parcels: 24
                                    • Founded: 1985

                                    Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (formerly the Lower Kennebec Regional Land Trust)

                                    Mission Statement

                                    Benefit the general public through the preservation of natural resources, including land and water resources, plant and animal life, scenic, agricultural, and natural landscapes, and historic structure.

                                    Contact Information

                                    Main Contact

                                    Alternate Contact

                                    • Jack Witham, President
                                    • Box 1128
                                    • Bath, ME 04530
                                    • Phone: 442-8400 
                                    • Email: jwitham@maine.edu

                                    Region

                                    Lower Kennebec River area, including Arrowsic, Bath, Georgetown, West Bath, Westport Island, and Woolwich

                                    Quick Facts

                                    • Number of Staff: 1
                                    • Membership: 200
                                    • Annual Meeting: August
                                    • Newsletter: LKRLT Newsletter
                                    • Acres owned: 700
                                    • Number of Parcels: 12
                                    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 700
                                    • Number of Parcels: 16
                                    • Founded: 1989

                                    Kennebec Land Trust

                                    Mission Statement

                                    The Kennebec Land Trust is dedicated to working with landowners and communities in order to protect the natural features, working landscapes, and fragile ecosystems that make our region a special place to live and visit.

                                    Contact Information

                                    Main Contact

                                    Alternate Contact

                                    • Theresa Kerchner, Stewardship Director
                                    • P.O. Box 261, 134 Main St.
                                    • Winthrop, ME 04364
                                    • Phone: 377-2848 
                                    • Email: kennebeclt@fairpoint.net

                                    Region

                                    Kennebec River and lakes region of central Maine: Augusta, Farmingdale, Fayette, Gardiner, Hallowell, Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, Mt. Vernon, Readfield, Sidney, Vassalboro, Vienna, Wayne, West Gardiner and Winthrop

                                    Quick Facts

                                    • Number of Staff: 1
                                    • Membership: 600
                                    • Annual Meeting: August
                                    • Newsletter: Kennebec Land Trust News, published 2 time(s) annually.
                                    • Acres owned: 2300
                                    • Number of Parcels: 26
                                    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 2300
                                    • Number of Parcels: 14
                                    • Founded: 1988

                                    Kennebunk Land Trust

                                    Mission Statement

                                    Kennebunk Land Trust's mission is to acquire and/or receive parcels of land, easements and funds in order to preserve and protect the natural areas and character of the Kennebunk/Arundel region. Our mission includes promoting conservation and related educational efforts, and collaboration with like-minded organizations.

                                    Contact Information

                                    Main Contact

                                    • Marie Louise St. Onge, Executive Director
                                    • 11 York Street
                                    • Kennebunk, ME 04043
                                    • Phone: 985-8734 
                                    • Email: mlsokennbklt@gwi.net

                                    Alternate Contact

                                    • Ann Legg, Chair
                                    • 11 York Street
                                    • Kennebunk 04043
                                    • Phone: 207-985-8734 
                                    • Email: kennbklt@gwi.net

                                    Region

                                    Kennebunk/Arundel Region

                                    Quick Facts

                                    • Number of Staff: 1
                                    • Membership: 300
                                    • Annual Meeting: June
                                    • Newsletter: Land Legacy
                                    • Acres owned: 1440
                                    • Number of Parcels: 25
                                    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1440
                                    • Number of Parcels: 11
                                    • Founded: 1972

                                    Kennebunkport Conservation Trust

                                    Mission Statement

                                    Acquire undeveloped lands within our community so that they might remain in their natural state forever and provide retreats in an increasingly urbanized society.

                                    Contact Information

                                    Main Contact

                                    • Tom Bradbury, Executive Director
                                    • P.O. Box 7028
                                    • Cape Porpoise, ME 04014
                                    • Phone: 967-3465 |  Fax: 967-3469
                                    • Email: tbradbury50@hotmail.com

                                    Alternate Contact

                                    • Peter Sargent, Secretary
                                    • 83 Arundel Rd.
                                    • Kennebunkport, ME 04046
                                    • Phone: 967-4382 

                                    Region

                                    Kennebunkport

                                    Quick Facts

                                    • Number of Staff: 1
                                    • Membership: 1300
                                    • Annual Meeting: January
                                    • Newsletter: Kennebunkport Conservation Trust Newsletter
                                    • Acres owned: 1603
                                    • Number of Parcels: 95
                                    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1603
                                    • Number of Parcels: 7
                                    • Founded: 1973

                                    Kittery Land Trust

                                    Mission Statement

                                    The mission of the Kittery Land Trust is to work creatively with landowners, citizens and the Town to conserve and steward important natural areas that improve the quality of life in Kittery now and for the future.

                                    Contact Information

                                    Main Contact

                                    • Melissa Paly, President
                                    • 8 Old Cart Path
                                    • Kittery Point, ME 03905
                                    • Phone: (207) 439-8271 
                                    • Email: mpaly@aol.com

                                    Region

                                    Kittery and Kittery Point

                                    Quick Facts

                                    • Number of Staff: 1
                                    • Membership: 250
                                    • Annual Meeting: September
                                    • Newsletter: Common Lands
                                      • Acres under Conservation Easement:
                                      • Number of Parcels: 15
                                      • Founded: 1987

                                      Landmark Heritage Trust

                                      Contact Information

                                      Main Contact

                                      Alternate Contact

                                      • Allan Tubbs
                                      • 845 River Road
                                      • Orrington, Me 04474
                                      • Phone: 825-3569 

                                      Region

                                      Newburgh, Etna, Carmel, Hermon, Dixmont, Hampden, Monroe, & Winterport.

                                      Quick Facts

                                      • Number of Staff: 0
                                      • Membership: 48
                                      • Annual Meeting: Summer
                                      • Newsletter: Landmark News
                                        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 0
                                        • Number of Parcels: 3
                                        • Founded: 1992

                                        Loon Echo Land Trust

                                        Mission Statement

                                        Protect land and natural resources in the northern Sebago Lake region for present and future generations to enjoy.

                                        Contact Information

                                        Main Contact

                                        • Carrie Walia, Executive Director
                                        • 1 Chase Street
                                        • Bridgton, ME 04009
                                        • Phone: 647-4352 |  Fax: 647-9658
                                        • Email: carrie@lelt.org

                                        Alternate Contact

                                        Region

                                        The northern Sebago Lake region, which includes: Raymond, Casco, Naples, Bridgton, Harrison, Sebago and Denmark.

                                        Quick Facts

                                        • Number of Staff: 1
                                        • Membership: 650
                                        • Annual Meeting: August
                                        • Newsletter: Loon Echo News, published 2 time(s) annually.
                                        • Acres owned: 2500
                                        • Number of Parcels: 6
                                        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 2500
                                        • Number of Parcels: 14
                                        • Founded: 1987

                                        Mahoosuc Land Trust

                                        Mission Statement

                                        To protect and conserve land and traditional land uses including farming, forestry, recreation, significant habitats, scenery and water resources for the benefit of the public.

                                        Contact Information

                                        Main Contact

                                        • James Mitchell, Executive Director
                                        • P.O. Box 981
                                        • Bethel, ME 04217
                                        • Phone: 824-3806 |  Fax: 824-7303
                                        • Email: info@mahoosuc.org

                                        Alternate Contact

                                        Region

                                        Central Oxford County, Maine and Eastern Coos County, New Hampshire

                                        Quick Facts

                                        • Number of Staff: 2
                                        • Membership: 341
                                        • Annual Meeting: October
                                        • Newsletter: Mahoosuc Land Trust Notes, published 2 time(s) annually.
                                        • Acres owned: 1349
                                        • Number of Parcels: 13
                                        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1349
                                        • Number of Parcels: 6
                                        • Founded: 1988

                                        Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust

                                        Mission Statement

                                        The mission of the Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust is to preserve and protect land surrounding the Appalachian Trail in Maine for public benefit.

                                        Contact Information

                                        Main Contact

                                        • Carole Haas, Administrative Director
                                        • P.O. Box 761
                                        • Portland, ME 04104
                                        • Phone: (207) 767-6303 |  Fax: (207) 767-1037
                                        • Email: chaas@matlt.org

                                        Alternate Contact

                                        Region

                                        281 mile length of the Appalachian Trail in Maine.

                                        Quick Facts

                                        • Number of Staff: 1
                                            • Founded: 2002

                                            Maine Audubon

                                            Mission Statement

                                            Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine's wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people of all ages in education, conservation and action.

                                            Contact Information

                                            Main Contact

                                            • Robert S. Savage, Director of Property Management
                                            • 20 Gilsland Farm Rd.
                                            • Falmouth, ME 04105
                                            • Phone: 781-2330 x228 |  Fax: 781-6185
                                            • Email: info@maineaudubon.org

                                            Alternate Contact

                                            • Susan Cilley, Director of Business and Administration
                                            • 20 Gilsland Farm Rd.
                                            • Falmouth, ME 04105
                                            • Phone: 781-2330 x203 |  Fax: 781-6185
                                            • Email: info@maineaudubon.org

                                            Region

                                            Statewide. Maine Audubon is affiliated with National Audubon Society, and has local chapters based in Ellsworth, Farmington, Holden, Kennebunk, Perry, Rockland and Wiscasset.

                                            Quick Facts

                                            • Number of Staff: 45
                                            • Membership: 11000
                                            • Annual Meeting: June
                                            • Newsletter: Habitat
                                            • Acres owned: 2934
                                            • Number of Parcels: 15
                                            • Acres under Conservation Easement: 2934
                                            • Number of Parcels: 2
                                            • Founded: 1843

                                            Maine Coast Heritage Trust

                                            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.

                                            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

                                            Alternate Contact

                                            • 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

                                            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: 6266
                                            • Number of Parcels: 157
                                            • Founded: 1970

                                            Maine Farmland Trust

                                            Mission Statement

                                            To permanently preserve and protect Maine's agricultural land; to assist landowners, land trusts, and municipal and state agencies in identifying and protecting agricultural land; and to make those agricultural lands available for farmers in the future.

                                            Contact Information

                                            Main Contact

                                            Alternate Contact

                                            Region

                                            Statewide

                                            Quick Facts

                                            • Number of Staff: 7
                                            • Membership: 2286
                                            • Annual Meeting: September
                                            • Newsletter: Maine Farmland Trust News, published 2 time(s) annually.
                                            • Acres owned: 886
                                            • Number of Parcels: 4
                                            • Acres under Conservation Easement: 886
                                            • Number of Parcels: 60
                                            • Founded: 1999

                                            Maine Huts and Trails

                                            Contact Information

                                            Main Contact

                                            • Alexa Dayton, Director of Communications and Development
                                            • 375 N. Main St.
                                            • Kingfield, ME 04947
                                            • Phone: 207-265-2400 |  Fax: 207-265-2209
                                            • Email: adayton@mainehuts.org

                                            Alternate Contact

                                            • Dave Herring, Executive Director

                                            Quick Facts

                                            • Number of Staff: 0
                                                • Founded: 2001

                                                Maine Wilderness Watershed Trust

                                                Mission Statement

                                                Preserve the wild character and natural beauty of Pierce Pond and its surrounding watershed.

                                                Contact Information

                                                Main Contact

                                                • Jerry Bley, Coordinator
                                                • 27 Giles Road
                                                • Readfield, ME 04355
                                                • Phone: 685-3872 |  Fax: 685-9736
                                                • Email: jbley@gwi.net

                                                Alternate Contact

                                                • Eric Saunders, President
                                                • 97 Range Road
                                                • Cumberland, ME 04021
                                                • Phone: 774-1200 |  Fax: 603-332-1283

                                                Region

                                                Pierce Pond Watershed and surround townships

                                                Quick Facts

                                                • Number of Staff: 0
                                                • Membership: 500
                                                • Annual Meeting: February
                                                • Newsletter: MWWT Newsletter
                                                • Acres owned: 1960
                                                • Number of Parcels: 2
                                                • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1960
                                                • Number of Parcels: 5
                                                • Founded: 1989

                                                Medomak Valley Land Trust

                                                Mission Statement

                                                To protect the natural, recreational, scenic and traditional land use values of the Medomak River Watershed.

                                                Contact Information

                                                Main Contact

                                                • Liz Petruska, Executive Director
                                                • P.O. Box 180
                                                • Waldoboro, ME 04543-0627
                                                • Phone: 832-5570 |  Fax: 832-5570
                                                • Email: mvlt@midcoast.com

                                                Alternate Contact

                                                • Karen Clark, President
                                                • P.O. Box 180
                                                • Waldoboro, ME 04572
                                                • Phone: 832-5570 |  Fax: 832-5570
                                                • Email: cbcon3@roadrunner.com

                                                Region

                                                Medomak River watershed, western two-thirds of Muscongus Bay

                                                Quick Facts

                                                • Number of Staff: 2
                                                • Membership: 260
                                                • Annual Meeting: September
                                                • Newsletter: Medomak Valley News
                                                • Acres owned: 600
                                                • Number of Parcels: 7
                                                • Acres under Conservation Easement: 600
                                                • Number of Parcels: 13
                                                • Founded: 1991

                                                Monhegan Associates

                                                Mission Statement

                                                Preserve the wild land of Monhegan Island in its natural ecological state consistent with its use by the public.

                                                Contact Information

                                                Main Contact

                                                Alternate Contact

                                                • Douglas Boynton, Land Comm. Chair
                                                • PO Box 325
                                                • Monhegan Island, ME 04853
                                                • Phone: 594-2550 

                                                Region

                                                Monhegan Island

                                                Quick Facts

                                                • Number of Staff: 0
                                                • Membership: 400
                                                • Annual Meeting: August
                                                • Newsletter: none
                                                  • Acres under Conservation Easement:
                                                  • Number of Parcels: 1
                                                  • Founded: 1954

                                                  Mt. Agamenticus to the Sea Conservation Initiative

                                                  Mission Statement

                                                  To conserve the diverse landscapes encompassing the York River, the Brave Boat Harbor Estuary,Gerrish and Cutts Islands and the Mt Agamenticus region. Ten Partners: The Nature Conservancy, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge, Maine Inland Fish and Wildlife Service, Trust for Public Lands, York Land Trust, Great Works Regional Land Trust, Kittery Land Trust, York Rivers Assoc., Wells National Estuarine Reseach Reserve

                                                  Contact Information

                                                  Main Contact

                                                  • Jodi Castallo, Great Works Regional Land Trust
                                                  • PO Box 151
                                                  • So. Berwick, ME 03908

                                                  Region

                                                  Mount Agamenticus and Tatnic Hills, York River and York Pond, Brave Boat Harbor and Gerrish Island

                                                  Quick Facts

                                                  • Number of Staff: 2
                                                  • Membership: Ten Organizations
                                                  • Annual Meeting: Bi-Monthly Meetings
                                                  • Acres owned: 10,000 owned and conservation easement
                                                    • Founded: 2003

                                                    New England Forestry Foundation, Inc.

                                                    Mission Statement

                                                    NEFF is dedicated to providing for the conservation and ecologically sound managment of New England's privately held and municipal forestland.

                                                    Contact Information

                                                    Main Contact

                                                    Alternate Contact

                                                    Region

                                                    All New England

                                                    Quick Facts

                                                    • Number of Staff: 12
                                                    • Membership: 900
                                                    • Annual Meeting: June
                                                    • Newsletter: New England Forests
                                                      • Acres under Conservation Easement:
                                                      • Number of Parcels: 4
                                                      • Founded: 1944

                                                      North Haven Conservation Partners

                                                      Mission Statement

                                                      North Haven Conservation Partners is dedicated to help protect and conserve important parcels of land, including scenic areas, wildlife habitat, natural resources, and historic and cultural features that offer meaningful public benefit to North Haven residents and are significant to the character of North Haven and the surrounding islands.

                                                      Contact Information

                                                      Main Contact

                                                      Alternate Contact

                                                      • Priscilla Cobb, President, Board of Trustees
                                                      • P.O. Box 336
                                                      • North Haven, ME 04853

                                                      Region

                                                      North Haven Island, and islands within the municipality's jurisdiction

                                                      Quick Facts

                                                      • Number of Staff: 1
                                                      • Membership: 200
                                                      • Annual Meeting: August
                                                      • Newsletter: Ebb and Flow
                                                      • Acres owned: 23
                                                      • Number of Parcels: 2
                                                      • Acres under Conservation Easement: 23
                                                      • Number of Parcels: 4
                                                      • Founded: 1996

                                                      Northeast Wilderness Trust

                                                      Mission Statement

                                                      Northeast Wilderness Trust is working to restore and preserve forever-wild landscapes for wildlife and people.

                                                      Contact Information

                                                      Main Contact

                                                      • James Northup, Executive Director
                                                      • 14 Beacon St. Suite 506
                                                      • Boston, MA 02108
                                                      • Phone: (617) 742-0628 
                                                      • Email: jim@newildernesstrust.org

                                                      Alternate Contact

                                                      Region

                                                      All of Maine

                                                      Quick Facts

                                                      • Number of Staff: 3
                                                      • Membership: 350
                                                      • Acres owned: 2107
                                                      • Number of Parcels: 2
                                                        • Founded: 2002

                                                        Oceanside Conservation Trust of Casco Bay

                                                        Mission Statement

                                                        To facilitate the conservation of wild or undeveloped open space, scenic areas, and historic landmarks in the Casco Bay region and to foster low-impact and respectful access to these resources, as well as to enhance the cultural, economic, and civic well-being of residents and visitors. In addition, the Trust may hold charitable, cultural, and educational activities for the benefit of residents and visitors.

                                                        Contact Information

                                                        Main Contact

                                                        • Roger Berle, President
                                                        • 11 Oasis Landing
                                                        • Falmouth, ME 04105
                                                        • Phone: 781-5331 
                                                        • Email: rkberle@msn.com

                                                        Alternate Contact

                                                        • Stephanie Weaver, Treasurer
                                                        • 65 Rosemont Ave.
                                                        • Portland, ME 04103
                                                        • Phone: 761-4212 |  Fax: 781-2393
                                                        • Email: sweaver@maine.rr.com

                                                        Region

                                                        Islands of Casco Bay

                                                        Quick Facts

                                                        • Number of Staff: 1
                                                        • Membership: 200
                                                        • Annual Meeting: July
                                                        • Newsletter: OCTCB Newsletter
                                                        • Acres owned: 9.7
                                                        • Number of Parcels: 4
                                                        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 9.7
                                                        • Number of Parcels: 8
                                                        • Founded: 1982

                                                        Orono Land Trust

                                                        Mission Statement

                                                        The Orono Land Trust exists to protect, manage and preserve portions of the natural environment in Orono and surrounding communities for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. We work to balance conservation and development, extend and maintain trail systems connecting natural areas, encourage appreciation of natural habitats, and ensure perpetual access to public lands and waters.

                                                        Contact Information

                                                        Main Contact

                                                        Region

                                                        Orono, Veazie, Old Town and other communities of Penobscot County

                                                        Quick Facts

                                                        • Number of Staff: 0
                                                        • Membership: 230
                                                        • Annual Meeting: March
                                                        • Newsletter: OLT Newsletter
                                                        • Acres owned: 185
                                                        • Number of Parcels: 7
                                                        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 185
                                                        • Number of Parcels: 15
                                                        • Founded: 1986

                                                        Oyster River Bog Association

                                                        Mission Statement

                                                        Preserve the present wild character of the Oyster River Bog and its environs; construct, build, operate or maintain the Bog Area for public, recreational and social purposes; and provide scientific research and investigations into the Bog Area's pre-existing condition and character.

                                                        Contact Information

                                                        Main Contact

                                                        Alternate Contact

                                                        • Jen Atkinson
                                                        • Phone: 832-6160 

                                                        Region

                                                        Area surrounding Oyster River Bog, including the joining regions of Rockland, Rockport, Thomaston and Warren

                                                        Quick Facts

                                                        • Number of Staff: 0
                                                        • Membership: 200
                                                        • Annual Meeting: April
                                                        • Newsletter: Oyster River Bog Association Newsletter
                                                        • Acres owned: 34
                                                        • Number of Parcels: 3
                                                        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 34
                                                        • Number of Parcels: 6
                                                        • Founded: 1977

                                                        Peaks Island Land Preserve

                                                        Mission Statement

                                                        The acquisition, preservation and stewardship of Peaks Island lands for the use and enjoyment of islanders and visitors.

                                                        Contact Information

                                                        Main Contact

                                                        Alternate Contact

                                                        Region

                                                        Peaks Island

                                                        Quick Facts

                                                        • Number of Staff: 0
                                                        • Membership: 250
                                                        • Annual Meeting: July
                                                        • Acres owned: 45
                                                        • Number of Parcels: 18
                                                          • Founded: 1994

                                                          Pemaquid Watershed Association

                                                          Mission Statement

                                                          To conserve the natural resources of the Pemaquid Peninsula through land and water stewardship and education.

                                                          Contact Information

                                                          Main Contact

                                                          Alternate Contact

                                                          • Bill Bausch, President
                                                          • 156 Lessner Rd.
                                                          • Damariscotta, ME 04555
                                                          • Phone: 563-7981 
                                                          • Email: wbausch@juno.com

                                                          Region

                                                          Pemaquid Peninsula region, including the towns of Damariscotta, Bremen, Bristol, Nobleboro, and Waldoboro.

                                                          Quick Facts

                                                          • Number of Staff: 1
                                                          • Membership: 800
                                                          • Annual Meeting: July
                                                          • Newsletter: The Watershed Watch, published 3 time(s) annually.
                                                          • Acres owned: 238
                                                          • Number of Parcels: 6
                                                          • Acres under Conservation Easement: 238
                                                          • Number of Parcels: 12
                                                          • Founded: 1966

                                                          Phippsburg Land Trust

                                                          Mission Statement

                                                          The Phippsburg Land Trust preserves, protects and stewards special wild and natural places in Phippsburg for the benefit and education of our children, grandchildren and future generations.

                                                          Contact Information

                                                          Main Contact

                                                          • Brenda Cummings, Secretary
                                                          • 64 Pearl Street
                                                          • Bath, ME 04530
                                                          • Phone: 443-5993 
                                                          • Email: kennebec1@gmail.com

                                                          Alternate Contact

                                                          Region

                                                          Phippsburg

                                                          Quick Facts

                                                          • Number of Staff: 0
                                                          • Membership: 210
                                                          • Annual Meeting: August
                                                          • Newsletter: Phippsburg Land Trust Newsletter, published 3 time(s) annually.
                                                              • Founded: 1974

                                                              Pleasant River Wildlife Foundation

                                                              Mission Statement

                                                              Pleasant River Wildlife Foundation is a land trust working to protect biologically valuable wildlife habitat on the Downeast Coast and committed to preserving traditional public access for residents and visitors.  Priority is given to conserving wetland properties important to waterfowl, wading birds, shorebirds and woodcock in  Addison and nearby coastal towns.  Current land acquisition work is focused on protecting important habitat in four Project Areas -- Long Cove, Lily Pond Meadows, Crowley Island and Mason Bay.

                                                              We are also working closely with other land trust partners in the region and with state and federal agencies to coordinate the Heads of the Estuaries Partnership. See "Activities" below for more information.

                                                              Contact Information

                                                              Main Contact

                                                              • Anne & John Marshall, Founders: President, Vice-President/Treasurer
                                                              • P.O. Box 154
                                                              • Addison, ME 04606
                                                              • Phone: (207)483-4184 
                                                              • Email: annemarshall@pleasant-river.org

                                                              Alternate Contact

                                                              Region

                                                              Coastal Washington County

                                                              Quick Facts

                                                              • Number of Staff: 1
                                                              • Membership: PRWF is not a membership organization
                                                              • Acres owned: 1195
                                                              • Number of Parcels: 15
                                                                • Founded: 1998

                                                                Portland Trails

                                                                Mission Statement

                                                                To create a 50-mile network of multi-use trails within Greater Portland. Serve as a public advocate for the protection of and access to natural places within the city. Encourage the participation of neighborhoods, schools, and the business community in trail use and stewardship.

                                                                Contact Information

                                                                Main Contact

                                                                • Nan Cumming, Executive Director
                                                                • 305 Commercial Street
                                                                • Portland, ME 04101
                                                                • Phone: 775-2411 |  Fax: 871-1184
                                                                • Email: nan@trails.org

                                                                Alternate Contact

                                                                • Rachel Weyland, Programming and Outreach Manager
                                                                • 305 Commercial Street
                                                                • Portland, ME 04101
                                                                • Email: rachel@trails.org

                                                                Region

                                                                Greater Portland/Southern Maine

                                                                Quick Facts

                                                                • Number of Staff: 3
                                                                • Membership: 800
                                                                • Annual Meeting: January
                                                                • Newsletter: Portland Trails
                                                                • Acres owned: 29
                                                                • Number of Parcels: 6
                                                                • Acres under Conservation Easement: 29
                                                                • Number of Parcels: 4
                                                                • Founded: 1991

                                                                Presumpscot Regional Land Trust

                                                                Mission Statement

                                                                To conserve and protect natural lands and historic landscapes for posterity in the Presumpscot River watershed and western shore area of Sebago Lake, using easements or ownership, as appropriate, and stewardship, to preserve wild habitat, agricultural lands, undeveloped places, public access and recreation.

                                                                Contact Information

                                                                Main Contact

                                                                • Richard Curtis, President
                                                                • 76 Wards Hill Rd.
                                                                • Gorham, ME 04038
                                                                • Phone: 892-8605 
                                                                • Email: rhcurtis2@hotmail.com

                                                                Alternate Contact

                                                                Region

                                                                Gorham, Gray, Sebago, Standish, Westbrook and Windham

                                                                Quick Facts

                                                                • Number of Staff: 0
                                                                • Membership: 75
                                                                • Annual Meeting: Oct/Nov
                                                                • Newsletter: Landmarks
                                                                  • Acres under Conservation Easement:
                                                                  • Number of Parcels: 15
                                                                  • Founded: 1986

                                                                  Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust

                                                                  Mission Statement

                                                                  The permanent protection of significant natural and historical resources of the Rangeley Lakes region for the benefit and enjoyment of the public and future generations.

                                                                  Contact Information

                                                                  Main Contact

                                                                  • Nancy A. Perlson, Executive Director
                                                                  • P.O. Box 249
                                                                  • Oquossoc, ME 04964
                                                                  • Phone: 864-7311 |  Fax: 864-7301
                                                                  • Email: nperlson@rlht.org

                                                                  Alternate Contact

                                                                  • Edward J. Kfoury, President
                                                                  • P.O. Box 344
                                                                  • Oquossoc, ME 04964
                                                                  • Phone: 864-3703 |  Fax: 864-2041

                                                                  Region

                                                                  Rangeley Lakes Region

                                                                  Quick Facts

                                                                  • Number of Staff: 4
                                                                  • Membership: 1300
                                                                  • Annual Meeting: August
                                                                  • Newsletter: Watersheds
                                                                  • Acres owned: 3981
                                                                  • Number of Parcels: 12
                                                                  • Acres under Conservation Easement: 3981
                                                                  • Number of Parcels: 10
                                                                  • Founded: 1991

                                                                  Royal River Conservation Trust

                                                                  Mission Statement

                                                                  Royal River Conservation Trust works to conserve the natural, historic, scenic and recreational values of the Royal River region for all residents and their visitors.

                                                                  Contact Information

                                                                  Main Contact

                                                                  • Henry Nichols, Executive Director
                                                                  • PO Box 90
                                                                  • Yarmouth, ME 04096
                                                                  • Email: hnichols@rrct.org

                                                                  Alternate Contact

                                                                  • Gro Flatebo, President
                                                                  • P.O. Box 90
                                                                  • Yarmouth, Maine 04096
                                                                  • Email: info@rrct.org

                                                                  Region

                                                                  Auburn, Brunswick, Cumberland, Durham, Gray, Freeport, New Gloucester, North Yarmouth, Poland, Pownal, Raymond, and Yarmouth

                                                                  Quick Facts

                                                                  • Number of Staff: 2
                                                                  • Membership: 365 households
                                                                  • Annual Meeting: January
                                                                  • Newsletter: Currents, published 2 time(s) annually.
                                                                  • Acres owned: 131
                                                                  • Number of Parcels: 6
                                                                  • Acres under Conservation Easement: 131
                                                                  • Number of Parcels: 29
                                                                  • Founded: 1992

                                                                  Saco Bay Trails

                                                                  Mission Statement

                                                                  Saco bay Trails seeks to create and maintain a permanent network of easily accessible, well-maintained and well-known trails thoughout the Saco Bay Area that are used by a wide range of people with a broad range of abilities.

                                                                  Contact Information

                                                                  Main Contact

                                                                  Alternate Contact

                                                                  Region

                                                                  Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach and surrounding areas

                                                                  Quick Facts

                                                                  • Number of Staff: 0
                                                                  • Membership: 100
                                                                  • Annual Meeting: May
                                                                  • Newsletter: The Trailhead
                                                                  • Acres owned: 10
                                                                  • Number of Parcels: 2
                                                                  • Acres under Conservation Easement: 10
                                                                  • Number of Parcels: 1
                                                                  • Founded: 1999

                                                                  Saco Valley Land Trust

                                                                  Mission Statement

                                                                  Preserve scenic, historic, recreational and environmental resources in the Biddeford, Saco, and Old Orchard Beach area by acquiring interests in land; protecting open space, scenic areas & water quality, wildlife, and plant habitat for the public good.

                                                                  Contact Information

                                                                  Main Contact

                                                                  • Richard Rhames, Chairman
                                                                  • 10 West Loop Rd.
                                                                  • Biddeford, ME 04005
                                                                  • Phone: 282-2119 

                                                                  Alternate Contact

                                                                  • James Leary, Co-Chair
                                                                  • 269 Flag Pond Road
                                                                  • Saco, ME 04072
                                                                  • Phone: 282-0001 

                                                                  Region

                                                                  Saco, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach and the lower Saco River Valley

                                                                  Quick Facts

                                                                  • Number of Staff: 0
                                                                  • Membership: 125
                                                                  • Annual Meeting: May
                                                                  • Newsletter: SVLT Newsletter
                                                                  • Acres owned: 545
                                                                  • Number of Parcels: 19
                                                                  • Acres under Conservation Easement: 545
                                                                  • Number of Parcels: 4
                                                                  • Founded: 1990

                                                                  Sanford-Springvale Mousam Way Land Trust

                                                                  Mission Statement

                                                                  Preserve natural resources, unique historical and scenic sites, dams, roads, trails and areas of agricultural, economic or educational significance.

                                                                  Contact Information

                                                                  Main Contact

                                                                  • Gordon Johnston, President
                                                                  • 14 Park Street
                                                                  • Sanford, ME 04073
                                                                  • Phone: 324-5609 
                                                                  • Email: drbud1@metrocast.net

                                                                  Alternate Contact

                                                                  • Richard Stanley, Director
                                                                  • 917 Main Street - Ste. B
                                                                  • Sanford, ME 04073

                                                                  Region

                                                                  Town of Sanford and Village of Springvale and surrounding communities

                                                                  Quick Facts

                                                                  • Number of Staff: 0
                                                                  • Membership: 56
                                                                  • Annual Meeting: June
                                                                  • Acres owned: 45
                                                                  • Number of Parcels: 1
                                                                    • Founded: 1999

                                                                    Scarborough Land Conservation Trust

                                                                    Mission Statement

                                                                    The Scarborough Land ConservationTrust is private, non-profit, community based organization committed to being a conservation leader by providing the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to conserve land where natural resources, scenic vistas, and historical significance offer unique value to our community.

                                                                    Contact Information

                                                                    Main Contact

                                                                    Alternate Contact

                                                                    • Paul Austin, Vice President
                                                                    • PO Box 1237
                                                                    • Scarborough, ME 04070-1237
                                                                    • Phone: 207-883-6050 
                                                                    • Email: nonesuch@gwi.net

                                                                    Region

                                                                    Scarborough

                                                                    Quick Facts

                                                                    • Number of Staff: 1
                                                                    • Membership: 600
                                                                    • Annual Meeting: March
                                                                    • Newsletter: Tracts & Trails
                                                                    • Acres owned: 942
                                                                    • Number of Parcels: 13
                                                                    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 942
                                                                    • Number of Parcels: 4
                                                                    • Founded: 1977

                                                                    Sebasticook River Watershed Association

                                                                    Contact Information

                                                                    Main Contact

                                                                    Quick Facts

                                                                    • Number of Staff: 0
                                                                      • Acres under Conservation Easement:
                                                                      • Number of Parcels: 1

                                                                        Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association

                                                                        Mission Statement

                                                                        To conserve and restore the natural and historic heritage of the Sheepscot watershed through land protection, habitat restoration, support for compatible land-use patterns, advocacy and education.

                                                                        Contact Information

                                                                        Main Contact

                                                                        • Maureen S. Hoffman, Executive Director
                                                                        • 624 Sheepscot Road
                                                                        • Newcastle, ME 04553
                                                                        • Phone: 586-5616 |  Fax: 586-6442
                                                                        • Email: maureen@sheepscot.org

                                                                        Alternate Contact

                                                                        • Honor Fox Sage, President
                                                                        • 624 Sheepscot Road
                                                                        • Newcastle, ME 04553
                                                                        • Phone: 586-5616 |  Fax: 586-6442
                                                                        • Email: sage@tidewater.net

                                                                        Region

                                                                        Sheepscot River watershed, which spans 320 square miles from Freedom to Southport.

                                                                        Quick Facts

                                                                        • Number of Staff: 3
                                                                        • Membership: 550
                                                                        • Annual Meeting: December
                                                                        • Newsletter: Sheepscot Log, published 3 time(s) annually.
                                                                        • Acres owned: 1109
                                                                        • Number of Parcels: 20
                                                                        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1109
                                                                        • Number of Parcels: 30
                                                                        • Founded: 1969

                                                                        Sheepscot Wellspring Land Alliance

                                                                        Mission Statement

                                                                        SWLA is committed to achieving the permanent protection and restoration of the lands and waters and their indigenous species within the upper Sheepscot River watershed essential to the ecological health of the region. SWLA shall accomplish that goal through conservation easements; land acquisition; public environmental advocacy and education; the support of sound scientific research; and management plans, insuring that the health, activity, and evolution of the natural world take precedence.

                                                                        Contact Information

                                                                        Main Contact

                                                                        Alternate Contact

                                                                        Region

                                                                        The Sheepscot River headwaters region

                                                                        Quick Facts

                                                                        • Number of Staff: 1
                                                                        • Membership: 130
                                                                        • Annual Meeting: August
                                                                        • Newsletter: Sheepscot Wellspring Land Alliance Newsletter
                                                                        • Acres owned: 534
                                                                        • Number of Parcels: 11
                                                                        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 534
                                                                        • Number of Parcels: 2
                                                                        • Founded: 1991

                                                                        Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine

                                                                        Mission Statement

                                                                        Promote forest resources management that encompasses broad environmental and economic values; develop and disseminate information regarding techniques, needs and values of small woodland ownership and management; participate at various levels of government; and conserve productive woodland through a land trust program.

                                                                        Contact Information

                                                                        Main Contact

                                                                        • Mike Dann, Land Trust Coordinator
                                                                        • P.O. Box 836
                                                                        • Augusta, ME 04332
                                                                        • Phone: 207-626-0005 
                                                                        • Email: mike@swoam.org

                                                                        Alternate Contact

                                                                        Region

                                                                        Statewide

                                                                        Quick Facts

                                                                        • Number of Staff: 3
                                                                        • Membership: 2600
                                                                        • Annual Meeting: April
                                                                        • Newsletter: SWOAM News
                                                                        • Acres owned: 1429
                                                                        • Number of Parcels: 12
                                                                        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1429
                                                                        • Number of Parcels: 4
                                                                        • Founded: 1975

                                                                        Somerset Woods Trustees

                                                                        Mission Statement

                                                                        To protect lands in Somerset County that have significant natural or cultural resources and manage them in a sustainable way for public benefit.

                                                                        Contact Information

                                                                        Main Contact

                                                                        Alternate Contact

                                                                        • William F. Reid, Jr., Environmental Consultant
                                                                        • 26 Coburn Ave.
                                                                        • Skowhegan, ME 04976
                                                                        • Phone: 207-474-8538 
                                                                        • Email: wmreid1@myfairpoint.net

                                                                        Region

                                                                        Somerset County

                                                                        Quick Facts

                                                                        • Number of Staff: 0
                                                                        • Membership: 12
                                                                        • Annual Meeting: August
                                                                        • Acres owned: 627
                                                                        • Number of Parcels: 20
                                                                        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 627
                                                                        • Number of Parcels: 4
                                                                        • Founded: 1927

                                                                        South Portland Land Trust

                                                                        Mission Statement

                                                                        The South Portland Land Trust is a private, non-political, nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of natural areas, the establishment of neighborhood commons and the expansion of trail networks.

                                                                        Contact Information

                                                                        Main Contact

                                                                        • Richard Rottkov, President
                                                                        • P.O. Box 2312
                                                                        • South Portland, ME 04106
                                                                        • Phone: 799-5723 
                                                                        • Email: rrottkov@yahoo.com

                                                                        Alternate Contact

                                                                        • Jennifer Christensen, Project Manager
                                                                        • P.O. Box 2312
                                                                        • South Portland, ME 04116
                                                                        • Phone: 761-2767 
                                                                        • Email: jenniferbrower@yahoo.com

                                                                        Region

                                                                        South Portland

                                                                        Quick Facts

                                                                        • Number of Staff: 1
                                                                        • Membership: 280
                                                                        • Annual Meeting: Fall
                                                                        • Newsletter: SPLT Newsletter, published 4 time(s) annually.
                                                                        • Acres owned: 10
                                                                          • Founded: 1987

                                                                          Southern Maine Wetlands Conservancy

                                                                          Contact Information

                                                                          Main Contact

                                                                          Quick Facts

                                                                          • Number of Staff: 0

                                                                                The Chewonki Foundation

                                                                                Mission Statement

                                                                                The Chewonki Foundation is dedicated to helping grow individually and in community with others by providing educational experiences that foster understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the natural world and that emphasize the power of focused, collective effort.

                                                                                Contact Information

                                                                                Main Contact

                                                                                • Don Hudson, President
                                                                                • 485 Chewonki Neck Road
                                                                                • Wiscasset, ME 04578
                                                                                • Phone: 882-7323 |  Fax: 882-4074
                                                                                • Email: donhudson@chewonki.org

                                                                                Alternate Contact

                                                                                • Betta Stothart, Director of Community Relations
                                                                                • 485 Chewonki Neck Road
                                                                                • Wiscasset, ME 04578
                                                                                • Phone: 882-7323 |  Fax: 882-4074
                                                                                • Email: betta@chewonki.org

                                                                                Region

                                                                                Statewide

                                                                                Quick Facts

                                                                                • Number of Staff: 70
                                                                                • Membership: 12000 alumni
                                                                                • Annual Meeting: May
                                                                                • Newsletter: The Chewonki Chronicle
                                                                                  • Acres under Conservation Easement:
                                                                                  • Number of Parcels: 2
                                                                                  • Founded: 1962

                                                                                  The Nature Conservancy in Maine

                                                                                  Mission Statement

                                                                                  The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and water they need to survive.

                                                                                  Contact Information

                                                                                  Main Contact

                                                                                  • Bruce Kidman, Director of External Affairs
                                                                                  • 14 Maine Street, Suite 401
                                                                                  • Brunswick, ME 04011
                                                                                  • Phone: 207-729-5181 |  Fax: 207-729-4118
                                                                                  • Email: bkidman@tnc.org

                                                                                  Alternate Contact

                                                                                  • Susan Caldwell, Conservation Coordinator
                                                                                  • 14 Maine Street, Suite 401
                                                                                  • Brunswick, ME 04011
                                                                                  • Phone: 207-729-5181 |  Fax: 207-729-4118
                                                                                  • Email: scaldwell@tnc.org

                                                                                  Region

                                                                                  Statewide

                                                                                  Quick Facts

                                                                                  • Number of Staff: 37
                                                                                  • Membership: 11,000
                                                                                  • Annual Meeting: September
                                                                                  • Newsletter: Maine Legacy, published 4 time(s) annually.
                                                                                  • Acres owned: 136,233
                                                                                  • Number of Parcels: 81
                                                                                  • Acres under Conservation Easement: 136,233
                                                                                  • Number of Parcels: 45
                                                                                  • Founded: 1956

                                                                                  The Nature Trust of New Brunswick

                                                                                  Contact Information

                                                                                  Main Contact

                                                                                  • Margo Sheppard
                                                                                  • P.O. Box 603, Station A
                                                                                  • Fredericton, NB E3B 5A6
                                                                                  • Phone: (506) 457-2398 
                                                                                  • Email: ntnb@nbnet.nb.ca

                                                                                  Quick Facts

                                                                                  • Number of Staff: 0

                                                                                        Three Rivers Land Trust

                                                                                        Mission Statement

                                                                                        To protect farmland, forestland, wildlife habitat, and water resources.

                                                                                        Contact Information

                                                                                        Main Contact

                                                                                        • Jean Noon, President
                                                                                        • 78 Sunset Road
                                                                                        • Springvale, ME 04083
                                                                                        • Phone: 324-3733 
                                                                                        • Email: noon@metrocast.net

                                                                                        Alternate Contact

                                                                                        • Carl Davis, Vice President
                                                                                        • 468 Goding Rd
                                                                                        • Acton, ME 04001
                                                                                        • Phone: 636-1714 
                                                                                        • Email: tarda@psouth.net

                                                                                        Region

                                                                                        Acton, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford, and Shapleigh

                                                                                        Quick Facts

                                                                                        • Number of Staff: 0
                                                                                        • Membership: 105
                                                                                        • Annual Meeting: February
                                                                                        • Newsletter: Horizons
                                                                                          • Acres under Conservation Easement:
                                                                                          • Number of Parcels: 3
                                                                                          • Founded: 2000

                                                                                          Trust for Public Land

                                                                                          Mission Statement

                                                                                          The Trust for Public Land conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come.

                                                                                          Contact Information

                                                                                          Main Contact

                                                                                          • Wolfe Tone, State Director
                                                                                          • 377 Fore St., 3rd Floor
                                                                                          • Portland, ME 04101
                                                                                          • Phone: 772-7424 |  Fax: 772-7420
                                                                                          • Email: wolfe.tone@tpl.org

                                                                                          Alternate Contact

                                                                                          • Lisa Preble, Office Manager
                                                                                          • 377 Fore St., 3rd Floor
                                                                                          • Portland, ME 04101
                                                                                          • Phone: 772-7424 |  Fax: 772-7420
                                                                                          • Email: lisa.preble@tpl.org

                                                                                          Region

                                                                                          United States

                                                                                          Quick Facts

                                                                                          • Number of Staff: 0
                                                                                          • Membership: 0
                                                                                          • Newsletter: Land and People, On the Land (NE Newsletter)
                                                                                              • Founded: 1972

                                                                                              Upper Saco Valley Land Trust

                                                                                              Mission Statement

                                                                                              To preserve the ecological systems and cultural values of the Upper Saco River Valley. We will provide for the continued well-being and availability of land for farming, forestry, recreation, scientific study, and education, as well as for land remaining in its natural state, benefiting natural and human communities.

                                                                                              Contact Information

                                                                                              Main Contact

                                                                                              Alternate Contact

                                                                                              • Linda Comeau, Program Director
                                                                                              • Phone: 603-356-9683 
                                                                                              • Email: usvlt@ncia.net

                                                                                              Region

                                                                                              Watershed of the Upper Saco River in the communities of Bartlett, Jackson, Conway, Albany, Madison, Eaton, and Chatham in NH and Fryeburg, Brownfield and Denmark in ME.

                                                                                              Quick Facts

                                                                                              • Number of Staff: 3
                                                                                              • Membership: 450
                                                                                              • Annual Meeting: April
                                                                                              • Newsletter: Upper Saco Valley Land Trust Newsletter
                                                                                                • Acres under Conservation Easement:
                                                                                                • Number of Parcels: 26
                                                                                                • Founded: 2000

                                                                                                Vinalhaven Land Trust

                                                                                                Mission Statement

                                                                                                Vinalhaven Land Trust promotes the conservation of our island's significant plant and wildlife habitat, our water resources, and scenic or historic spaces in order to preserve the traditional character of the community for generations to come.

                                                                                                Contact Information

                                                                                                Main Contact

                                                                                                Alternate Contact

                                                                                                • Patricia Lundholm, President
                                                                                                • PO Box 817
                                                                                                • Vinalhaven, ME 04863

                                                                                                Region

                                                                                                Vinalhaven and surrounding islands

                                                                                                Quick Facts

                                                                                                • Number of Staff: 5
                                                                                                • Membership: 795
                                                                                                • Annual Meeting: Late July or Early August
                                                                                                • Newsletter: VLT Newsletter, Annual Report
                                                                                                • Acres owned: 760
                                                                                                • Number of Parcels: 24
                                                                                                • Acres under Conservation Easement: 760
                                                                                                • Number of Parcels: 39
                                                                                                • Founded: 1986

                                                                                                Waterboro Land Trust

                                                                                                Mission Statement

                                                                                                The Waterboro Land Trust is a member supported, non-profit organization, which seeks to identify, preserve, protect and manage lands for public benefit and future generations.

                                                                                                Contact Information

                                                                                                Main Contact

                                                                                                • Ellen Ross, Secretary
                                                                                                • P.O. Box 282
                                                                                                • North Waterboro, ME 04061
                                                                                                • Phone: (207) 590-7438 
                                                                                                • Email: girardo@adelphia.net

                                                                                                Alternate Contact

                                                                                                • Doug Foglio, President
                                                                                                • P.O. Box 282
                                                                                                • North Waterboro, ME 04061
                                                                                                • Phone: (207) 247-4461 

                                                                                                Region

                                                                                                Waterboro

                                                                                                Quick Facts

                                                                                                • Number of Staff: 0
                                                                                                • Membership: 20
                                                                                                • Annual Meeting: summer
                                                                                                    • Founded: 2006

                                                                                                    Webb Lake Association

                                                                                                    Mission Statement

                                                                                                    Aid in the conservation and careful stewardship of the watershed area of Lake Webb; protect lands of vital importance to water supplies and water quality and areas of recognized ecological, recreational, scenic and historic value; cooperate with other agencies and individuals; educate and give technical assistance.

                                                                                                    Contact Information

                                                                                                    Main Contact

                                                                                                    • Harvey Ricker, President
                                                                                                    • 340 Keep Road
                                                                                                    • Jay, ME 04239
                                                                                                    • Phone: 645-2484 

                                                                                                    Region

                                                                                                    Webb Lake watershed and elevations over 2,000'

                                                                                                    Quick Facts

                                                                                                    • Number of Staff: 0
                                                                                                    • Membership: 280
                                                                                                    • Annual Meeting: August
                                                                                                    • Newsletter: WLA Newsletter
                                                                                                    • Acres owned: 160
                                                                                                    • Number of Parcels: 1
                                                                                                      • Founded: 1993

                                                                                                      Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve & Laudholm Trust

                                                                                                      Mission Statement

                                                                                                      Laudholm Trust and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve are dedicated to advacing the protection of coasts and estuaries through research, education, stewardship, and community partnerships.

                                                                                                      Contact Information

                                                                                                      Main Contact

                                                                                                      • Paul Dest, Reserve Director
                                                                                                      • 342 Laudholm Farm Road
                                                                                                      • Wells 04090
                                                                                                      • Phone: 646.1555 |  Fax: 646.2930
                                                                                                      • Email: dest@wellsnerr.org

                                                                                                      Alternate Contact

                                                                                                      • Diana Joyner, President, Laudholm Trust
                                                                                                      • P.O. Box 1007
                                                                                                      • Wells, ME 04090
                                                                                                      • Phone: 207-646-4521, ext. 144 
                                                                                                      • Email: diana@laudholm.org

                                                                                                      Region

                                                                                                      Southern Maine and coastal New Hampshire

                                                                                                      Quick Facts

                                                                                                      • Number of Staff: 20
                                                                                                      • Membership: 2500
                                                                                                      • Annual Meeting: December
                                                                                                      • Newsletter: Watermark
                                                                                                          • Founded: 1982

                                                                                                          Western Foothills Land Trust

                                                                                                          Mission Statement

                                                                                                          The Western Foothills Land Trust is committed to the conservation and preservation of native ecosystems, watersheds, farm and forest lands, and scenic landscapes, in western Maine.  

                                                                                                          Contact Information

                                                                                                          Main Contact

                                                                                                          • Lee Dassler, Coordinator
                                                                                                          • P.O. Box 107
                                                                                                          • Norway, ME 04268
                                                                                                          • Phone: 739-2124 |  Fax: 739-2124
                                                                                                          • Email: wflt@megalink.net

                                                                                                          Alternate Contact

                                                                                                          Region

                                                                                                          Southeastern Oxford County

                                                                                                          Quick Facts

                                                                                                          • Number of Staff: 1
                                                                                                          • Membership: 200
                                                                                                          • Annual Meeting: August
                                                                                                          • Newsletter: Western Foothills Land Trust Newsletter
                                                                                                          • Acres owned: 1570
                                                                                                          • Number of Parcels: 6
                                                                                                          • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1570
                                                                                                          • Number of Parcels: 16
                                                                                                          • Founded: 1987

                                                                                                          Windham Land Trust

                                                                                                          Mission Statement

                                                                                                          To conserve, protect, and preserve the natural resources of the Town of Windham, Maine and surrounding area.

                                                                                                          Contact Information

                                                                                                          Main Contact

                                                                                                          • Dennis Hawkes, President
                                                                                                          • 302 Windham Center Rd.
                                                                                                          • Windham, ME 04062
                                                                                                          • Phone: 892-5537 
                                                                                                          • Email: hawkes555@gmail.com

                                                                                                          Alternate Contact

                                                                                                          Region

                                                                                                          Windham and surrounding communities

                                                                                                          Quick Facts

                                                                                                          • Number of Staff: 0
                                                                                                          • Membership: 250
                                                                                                          • Annual Meeting: October
                                                                                                          • Newsletter: The Windham Land Trust Newsletter, published 3 time(s) annually.
                                                                                                          • Acres owned: 186
                                                                                                          • Number of Parcels: 3
                                                                                                          • Acres under Conservation Easement: 186
                                                                                                          • Number of Parcels: 1
                                                                                                          • Founded: 2000

                                                                                                          Woodie Wheaton Land Trust

                                                                                                          Mission Statement

                                                                                                          Promote the protection, preservation, and conservation of land and water in the Chiputneticook Lakes region of eastern Maine for the benefit of the general public.

                                                                                                          Contact Information

                                                                                                          Main Contact

                                                                                                          • Sigrid Pickering, Executive Director
                                                                                                          • 1088 Rice Farm Road
                                                                                                          • West Dummerston, VT 05301-9575
                                                                                                          • Email: info@woodiewheaton.org

                                                                                                          Alternate Contact

                                                                                                          Region

                                                                                                          Washington and Aroostook Counties, with focus on Chiputneticook Lakes region.

                                                                                                          Quick Facts

                                                                                                          • Number of Staff: 1
                                                                                                          • Membership: 308
                                                                                                          • Annual Meeting: August
                                                                                                          • Newsletter: WWLT Newsletter
                                                                                                          • Acres owned: 5
                                                                                                          • Number of Parcels: 2
                                                                                                          • Acres under Conservation Easement: 5
                                                                                                          • Number of Parcels: 6
                                                                                                          • Founded: 1994

                                                                                                          York Land Trust, Inc.

                                                                                                          Mission Statement

                                                                                                          The York Land Trust is a member supported, non-profit organization dedicated to conserving and protecting lands of ecological, historical, scenic, agricultural, and educational significance in the greater York, Maine area.

                                                                                                          Contact Information

                                                                                                          Main Contact

                                                                                                          • Doreen MacGillis, Executive Director
                                                                                                          • P.O. Box 1241
                                                                                                          • York Harbor, Maine 03911
                                                                                                          • Phone: 363-7400 |  Fax: 363-7477
                                                                                                          • Email: info@yorklandtrust.org

                                                                                                          Alternate Contact

                                                                                                          • Karen Arsenault, President
                                                                                                          • P.O. Box 1241
                                                                                                          • York Harbor, ME 03911
                                                                                                          • Phone: 363-7400 |  Fax: 363-7477

                                                                                                          Region

                                                                                                          Greater York, Maine

                                                                                                          Quick Facts

                                                                                                          • Number of Staff: 4
                                                                                                          • Membership: 750
                                                                                                          • Annual Meeting: October
                                                                                                          • Newsletter: Landmarks
                                                                                                          • Acres owned: 787
                                                                                                          • Number of Parcels: 12
                                                                                                          • Acres under Conservation Easement: 787
                                                                                                          • Number of Parcels: 27
                                                                                                          • Founded: 1987