MAINE LAND TRUST
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Photo: Tim Arter
Photo: Tim Arter
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.
All of Androscoggin County, Franklin County (Jay), Oxford County (Canton, Hebron, Buckfield), and Sagadahoc County (Bowdoin)
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.
Bangor, Maine
BRCA conserves the lands, water quality, and natural heritage of the Belgrade Lakes Watershed.
Belgrade Lakes Watershed region, including Belgrade, Manchester, Mercer, Mount Vernon, New Sharon, Norridgewock, Oakland, Readfield, Rome, Sidney, Smithfield, and Vienna.
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.
Biddeford Pool
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.
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.
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.
Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Penobscot, Sedgwick and Surry
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.
Boothbay Region peninsula, including Edgecomb, Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport
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.
City of Brewer, Maine and surrounding areas
Protect critical open space in the area and advance environmental issues.
Brunswick, Topsham, part of Bowdoin
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.
Cape Elizabeth
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.
Towns of Chebeague Island and Cumberland
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.
Rockport, Camden, Hope, Lincolnville, Northport, Belmont, Belfast, Morrill, Waldo, Swanville, Brooks, Knox, Searsport, Stockton Springs, and Prospect.
Brooksville, Castine & Penobscot
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.
Damariscotta Lake watershed, including Jefferson, Nobleboro, Washington, Newcastle and Somerville and environs
To preserve and promote the natural, cultural, and historical heritage of the Damariscotta River, its watershed and adjacent areas for the benefit of all.
Lincoln County with focus on the Damariscotta River watershed and adjacent areas
The mission of Downeast Coastal Conservancy is conservation of the natural habitats and resources of the watersheds and communities of coastal
Southwestern Washington County
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.
Downeast Lakes region, Interior Washington County
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.
Western Washington Cty. Tunk Stream to Machias River
To rebuild the Eastern Railroad Corridor as a multi-use recreational transportation trail connecting Kittery to Casco Bay.
South Portland to Kittery along the Eastern Railroad Corridor
To preserve and expand the gardens and trails for the enjoyment and use of future generations
Greater Bangor area
Permanently protect, in their natural state (through easement or fee acquisition), wetland, wildlife, scenic, forest and general open spaces in the town of Falmouth.
Falmouth
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.
Western Maine, particularly in the Wilton and Weld areas
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.
Statewide
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.
Southern Maine: York and Cumberland counties; Beginning with the five towns of: Limerick, Cornish, Limington, Newfield and Parsonfield
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.
Freeport
Build lasting relationships and commitments that conserve the distinctive landscapes and natural resources of the Frenchman Bay and Union River watersheds.
Eastern and interior Hancock County
Preserve, protect, and improve the unique ecosystems of Merrymeeting Bay.
Mid-coast Maine tidal riverine delta consisting of the Kennebec, Androscoggin, Cathance, Muddy, Eastern and Abagadasset Rivers and surrounding towns
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.
A nine-town focus area of statewide ecological significance comprised of working farms and forests and extensive wetlands within western Waldo and Kennebec counties.
Preserve for future generations the natural beauty of the Wilson Pond area.
Wilson Pond
To conserve and protect, for the public benefit, the natural resources and traditional character of the Georges River watershed 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.
To establish and maintain a recreational trails network in Gorham and surrounding areas. www.gorhamtrails.com
Greater Gorham: Westbrook, Scarboro, Windham, Buxton, Standish, Gorham
Our mission is to preserve land on Great Diamond Island that is of ecological, recreational, historic, or scenic value.
Great Diamond Island
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.
Athens, Harmony, Hartland and St. Albans
Protect wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities, open space, agricultural land and archaeological sites.
Northwest Hancock County; Orland River Watershed
To protect wildlife habitat and open space, agricultural, forestry, recreational and historic resources.
Eliot, South Berwick, North Berwick, Berwick, Wells, and Ogunquit. Office: Beach Plum Farm, 610 Main St., Ogunquit, ME 03907
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.
Kezar Lake watershed, including Lovell, Stoneham and Stow
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
Harpswell
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.
Holden
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.
Deer Isle and surrounding islands in Penobscot Bay
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.
Islesboro and surrounding region
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.
Lower Kennebec River area, including Arrowsic, Bath, Georgetown, West Bath, Westport Island, and Woolwich
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.
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
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.
Kennebunk/Arundel Region
Acquire undeveloped lands within our community so that they might remain in their natural state forever and provide retreats in an increasingly urbanized society.
Kennebunkport
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.
Kittery and Kittery Point
Newburgh, Etna, Carmel, Hermon, Dixmont, Hampden, Monroe, & Winterport.
Protect land and natural resources in the northern Sebago Lake region for present and future generations to enjoy.
The northern Sebago Lake region, which includes: Raymond, Casco, Naples, Bridgton, Harrison, Sebago and Denmark.
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.
Central Oxford County, Maine and Eastern Coos County, New Hampshire
The mission of the Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust is to preserve and protect land surrounding the Appalachian Trail in Maine for public benefit.
281 mile length of the Appalachian Trail in Maine.
Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine's wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people of all ages in education, conservation and action.
Statewide. Maine Audubon is affiliated with National Audubon Society, and has local chapters based in Ellsworth, Farmington, Holden, Kennebunk, Perry, Rockland and Wiscasset.
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.
Statewide
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.
Statewide
Preserve the wild character and natural beauty of Pierce Pond and its surrounding watershed.
Pierce Pond Watershed and surround townships
To protect the natural, recreational, scenic and traditional land use values of the Medomak River Watershed.
Medomak River watershed, western two-thirds of Muscongus Bay
Preserve the wild land of Monhegan Island in its natural ecological state consistent with its use by the public.
Monhegan Island
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
Mount Agamenticus and Tatnic Hills, York River and York Pond, Brave Boat Harbor and Gerrish Island
NEFF is dedicated to providing for the conservation and ecologically sound managment of New England's privately held and municipal forestland.
All New England
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.
North Haven Island, and islands within the municipality's jurisdiction
Northeast Wilderness Trust is working to restore and preserve forever-wild landscapes for wildlife and people.
All of Maine
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.
Islands of Casco Bay
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.
Orono, Veazie, Old Town and other communities of Penobscot County
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.
Area surrounding Oyster River Bog, including the joining regions of Rockland, Rockport, Thomaston and Warren
The acquisition, preservation and stewardship of Peaks Island lands for the use and enjoyment of islanders and visitors.
Peaks Island
To conserve the natural resources of the Pemaquid Peninsula through land and water stewardship and education.
Pemaquid Peninsula region, including the towns of Damariscotta, Bremen, Bristol, Nobleboro, and Waldoboro.
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Phippsburg
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.
Coastal Washington County
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.
Greater Portland/Southern Maine
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.
Gorham, Gray, Sebago, Standish, Westbrook and Windham
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.
Rangeley Lakes Region
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.
Auburn, Brunswick, Cumberland, Durham, Gray, Freeport, New Gloucester, North Yarmouth, Poland, Pownal, Raymond, and Yarmouth
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.
Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach and surrounding areas
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.
Saco, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach and the lower Saco River Valley
Preserve natural resources, unique historical and scenic sites, dams, roads, trails and areas of agricultural, economic or educational significance.
Town of Sanford and Village of Springvale and surrounding communities
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.
Scarborough
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.
Sheepscot River watershed, which spans 320 square miles from Freedom to Southport.
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.
The Sheepscot River headwaters region
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.
Statewide
To protect lands in Somerset County that have significant natural or cultural resources and manage them in a sustainable way for public benefit.
Somerset County
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.
South Portland
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.
Statewide
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.
Statewide
To protect farmland, forestland, wildlife habitat, and water resources.
Acton, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford, and Shapleigh
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.
United States
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.
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.
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.
Vinalhaven and surrounding islands
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.
Waterboro
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.
Webb Lake watershed and elevations over 2,000'
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.
Southern Maine and coastal New Hampshire
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.
Southeastern Oxford County
To conserve, protect, and preserve the natural resources of the Town of Windham, Maine and surrounding area.
Windham and surrounding communities
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.
Washington and Aroostook Counties, with focus on Chiputneticook Lakes region.
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.
Greater York, Maine