2008
MAINE LAND TRUST

Directory

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Maine Land Trust Network

A program of Maine Coast Heritage Trust

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 corridor.

Contact Information

Main Contact

Alternate Contact

Region

Androscoggin County, Bowdoin, Buckfield, Canton, Hebron and Jay

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

  • Lyndsey Monroe Marston, Program Coordinator
  • 27 State St. Suite #25
  • Bangor, ME 04401
  • Phone: 942-1010 |  Fax: 942-1044
  • Email: info@bangorlandtrust.org

Alternate Contact

  • Lucy Quimby, President
  • 1230 Kenduskeag Ave
  • Bangor, ME 04401
  • Phone: 945-3675 |  Fax: same(call 1st)
  • Email: sur905@maine.edu

Region

Bangor, Maine

Quick Facts

  • Number of Staff: 2
  • Membership: 350
  • Annual Meeting: 10/24/07
  • 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 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

Alternate Contact

Region

Our focus area is defined by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife as an area of special significance and is bounded by Pool Street, Guinea Road, West Street & Granite Street, in the City of Biddeford, an area of approximately 1000 acres.

Quick Facts

  • Number of Staff: 0
  • Membership: 130
  • Annual Meeting: December
  • Newsletter: LOOK FOR OUR FIRST INSTALLMENT IN 2008
  • Acres owned: 130+
  • Number of Parcels: 4
    • 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

    • Jim Dow, Executive Director
    • P.O. Box 222
    • Blue Hill, ME 04614
    • Phone: 374-5118 |  Fax: 374-3778
    • Email: bhhtdirector@verizon.net

    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
    • 1 Oak Street, PO Box 183
    • Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
    • Phone: 633-4818 |  Fax: 633-7828
    • Email: jlamy@bbrlt.org

    Alternate Contact

    • Andrew Matthews, President
    • 1 Oak Street, PO Box 183
    • Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
    • Phone: 633-4818 |  Fax: 633-7828
    • Email: andrew.matthews@mailby.name

    Region

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

    Quick Facts

    • Number of Staff: 3
    • Membership: 900
    • Annual Meeting: September
    • Newsletter: BRLT News, published 3 time(s) annually.
    • Acres owned: 1350
    • Number of Parcels: 45
    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1350
    • 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: 1
    • Founded: 2006

    Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust

    Mission Statement

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

    Contact Information

    Main Contact

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

    Alternate Contact

    • Lloyd Vanlunen, BTLT President
    • 13 Dionne Circle
    • Brunswick ME 04011
    • Phone: 729-6785 
    • Email: btlt2@gwi.net

    Region

    Brunswick and Topsham

    Quick Facts

    • Number of Staff: 1
    • Membership: 992
    • Annual Meeting: May
    • Newsletter: Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Newsletter
    • Acres owned: 418
    • Number of Parcels: 6
    • Acres under Conservation Easement: 418
    • Number of Parcels: 12
    • Founded: 1985

    Buxton Land Trust

    Mission Statement

    To protect and conserve open space, historic areas, and wildlife habitat in Buxton through voluntary cooperation and partnership with landowners; to encourage responsible stewardship of these areas for the public good; and to promote education in the fields of preservation and conservation.

    Contact Information

    Main Contact

    • Jeremiah Ross
    • 43 Justin Merrill Road
    • Buxton, ME 04093
    • Phone: 929-8246 
    • Email: ross@sacoriver.net

    Alternate Contact

    • Susan Olsen
    • 24 Adams Circle
    • Buxton, ME 04093
    • Phone: 642-2579 

    Region

    Town of Buxton - willing to work with any other land trusts that border our town

    Quick Facts

    • Number of Staff: 0
    • Membership: 30
    • Annual Meeting: May
        • Founded: 2000

        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: 767-0186
        • 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: 155
        • Number of Parcels: 10
        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 155
        • Number of Parcels: 9
        • 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

        • Rob Crawford, President
        • 163 Range Rd.
        • Cumberland Center 04021
        • Phone: 829-3201 
        • Email: rcrawford@bssn.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: 81
        • Number of Parcels: 5
        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 81
        • Number of Parcels: 11
        • 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: 3,407
        • Number of Parcels: 51
        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 3,407
        • 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: 326-9711 
        • 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: 307
        • Number of Parcels: 16
        • Acres under Conservation Easement: 307
        • Number of Parcels: 17
        • Founded: 1978

        Cove Brook Watershed Council

        Contact Information

        Main Contact

        Quick Facts

        • Number of Staff: 0

              Crabtree Neck Land Trust

              Contact Information

              Main 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: 484.79
                  • Number of Parcels: 13
                  • Acres under Conservation Easement: 484.79
                  • Number of Parcels: 19
                  • 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

                  • Mark DesMeules, Executive Director
                  • P.O. Box 333, Belvedere Rd.
                  • Damariscotta, ME 04543
                  • Phone: 563-1393 |  Fax: 563-1393
                  • Email: markdesmeules@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 Lakes Land Trust

                  Mission Statement

                  The Downeast Lakes Land Trust seeks to contribute to the long term economic and environmental well-being of the Downeast Lakes Region through the conservation and exemplary management of its undeveloped wildlands.

                  Contact Information

                  Main Contact

                  Alternate Contact

                  Region

                  Downeast Lakes region, Interior Washington County

                  Quick Facts

                  • Number of Staff: 3
                  • Annual Meeting: July
                  • Newsletter: Summer & Winter
                      • 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

                      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

                            Region

                            Falmouth

                            Quick Facts

                            • Number of Staff: 1
                            • Membership: 300
                            • Annual Meeting: October
                            • Newsletter: Falmouth Land Trust Newsletter
                            • Acres owned: 502
                            • Number of Parcels: 12
                            • Acres under Conservation Easement: 502
                            • Number of Parcels: 14
                            • 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

                            • Nancy Prince, President
                            • 55 Woodland Ave.
                            • Wilton, ME 04294
                            • Phone: 645-4027 
                            • Email: nprince2@verizon.net

                            Alternate Contact

                            • Pamela Prodan, Vice-President
                            • PO Box 910
                            • Wilton, ME 04285
                            • Phone: 645-9330 |  Fax: 645-9330
                            • Email: lawmountain@yahoo.com

                            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 protect and conserve Maine's forestlands, including important natural areas such as lakes, rivers, and mountains. Working cooperatively with landowners, FSM seeks to maintain the economic, ecological, cultural, and recreational values of the Maine woods.

                              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: 8
                              • Membership: NA
                              • Annual Meeting: June
                              • Newsletter: Forest View
                              • Acres owned: 1869
                              • Number of Parcels: 5
                              • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1869
                              • Number of Parcels: 13
                              • 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

                              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

                              • Ed Brainard, President
                              • P.O. Box 433
                              • Freeport, ME 04032
                              • Phone: 865-6623 
                              • Email: brainard@gwi.net

                              Alternate Contact

                              • Kathy Bither, Treasurer
                              • 6 Bishop Farm Rd.
                              • Freeport, ME 04032
                              • Phone: 865-0983 
                              • Email: kbither@bates.edu

                              Region

                              Freeport

                              Quick Facts

                              • Number of Staff: 0
                              • Membership: 230
                              • Annual Meeting: May/June
                              • Newsletter: Freeport Conservation Trust Newsletter
                              • Acres owned: 305
                              • Number of Parcels: 20
                              • Acres under Conservation Easement: 305
                              • Number of Parcels: 28
                              • Founded: 1977

                              Frenchman Bay Conservancy

                              Mission Statement

                              Promoting conservation of the distinctive landscapes and natural resources of the Frenchman Bay and Union River Watersheds for the benefit of wildlife and people.

                              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

                              • Jamie Brown, Conservation Director
                              • PO Box 150
                              • Hancock, ME 04640
                              • Phone: 422-2328 |  Fax: 422-9035
                              • Email: jamie@frenchmanbay.org

                              Region

                              Eastern and interior Hancock County

                              Quick Facts

                              • Number of Staff: 3
                              • Membership: 900
                              • Annual Meeting: August
                              • Newsletter: Frenchman Bay Conservancy Newsletter
                              • Acres owned: 1190
                              • Number of Parcels: 6
                              • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1190
                              • Number of Parcels: 20
                              • 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 Brockway, 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: 1
                              • 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: 3
                              • 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

                              • Dot Lamson, President
                              • Chewonki Foundation, 485 Chewonki Neck Rd.
                              • Wiscasset, ME 04578
                              • Phone: 207-882-7323 
                              • Email: dotlamson@chewonki.org

                              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

                                • Rachel Nixon, Executive Director
                                • 8 North Main St., Suite 200
                                • Rockland, ME 04841
                                • Phone: 594-5166 
                                • Email: rachel@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: 4
                                • Membership: 950
                                • Annual Meeting: August
                                • Newsletter: Currents
                                • Acres owned: 597
                                • Number of Parcels: 11
                                • Acres under Conservation Easement: 597
                                • Number of Parcels: 21
                                • 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

                                Gorham-Sebago Lake Regional Land Trust

                                Mission Statement

                                Benefit the general public through preservation of natural resources (i.e., land, water, wildlife, scenic, agricultural and historic resources)

                                Contact Information

                                Main Contact

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

                                Region

                                Gorham, Gray, Sebago, Standish, and Windham

                                Quick Facts

                                • Number of Staff: 0
                                • Membership: 75
                                • Annual Meeting: Oct / Nov
                                • Newsletter: Landmarks
                                • Acres owned: 45
                                • Number of Parcels: 2
                                • Acres under Conservation Easement: 45
                                • Number of Parcels: 12
                                • Founded: 1986

                                Great Auk Land Trust

                                Mission Statement

                                The mission of Great Auk Land Trust is conservation of the natural character, resources and traditional uses of land in Southwest Washington County for public benefit.

                                Contact Information

                                Main Contact

                                • Tom Boutureira, Executive Director
                                • P.O. Box 117
                                • Milbridge 04658
                                • Phone: 207-546-7926 
                                • Email: info@greatauk.org

                                Alternate Contact

                                Region

                                Southwestern Washington County

                                Quick Facts

                                • Number of Staff: 1
                                • Membership: 220
                                • Annual Meeting: July
                                • Newsletter: Future Trust in a Great Land, published 3 time(s) annually.
                                • Acres owned: 360
                                • Number of Parcels: 9
                                • Acres under Conservation Easement: 360
                                • Number of Parcels: 10
                                • Founded: 1989

                                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@verizon.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

                                      • Marcia Sly, Campaign Coordinator
                                      • PO Box 266
                                      • Orland, ME 04472
                                      • Phone: 207 469-7190 |  Fax: 207 469-7148
                                      • Email: greatpond@midmaine.com

                                      Alternate Contact

                                      • Cheri Domina, Admin. Director
                                      • PO Box A
                                      • E. Orland, ME 04431
                                      • Phone: 207 469-2008 |  Fax: 207 469-7148
                                      • Email: cdomina@midmaine.com

                                      Region

                                      Orland and surrounding communities; Orland River Watershed

                                      Quick Facts

                                      • Number of Staff: 2
                                      • Membership: 400
                                      • Annual Meeting: July
                                      • Newsletter: MountainEar
                                      • Acres owned: 4200
                                      • Number of Parcels: 1
                                      • Acres under Conservation Easement: 4200
                                      • 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

                                      • Howard A. Corwin, M.D., President
                                      • 163 Cheshire Way
                                      • Naples, FL 34110
                                      • Phone: 239-591-8244 |  Fax: 239-591-4177
                                      • Email: hacgllt@aol.com

                                      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

                                          • Bill Haviland, 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 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

                                          • Bill Grabin, President
                                          • 11 York Street
                                          • Kennebunk 04043
                                          • Phone: 207-985-8734 
                                          • Email: kennbklt@gwi.net

                                          Region

                                          Kennebunk/Arundel Region

                                          Quick Facts

                                          • Number of Staff: 1
                                          • Membership: 270
                                          • Annual Meeting: June
                                          • Newsletter: Land Legacy
                                          • Acres owned: 1440
                                          • Number of Parcels: 24
                                          • Acres under Conservation Easement: 1440
                                          • Number of Parcels: 9
                                          • 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

                                          Preserve land through voluntary cooperation with landowners; public education on land preservation and conservation efforts; and and participation in regional conservation efforts through the Mt. Agamenticus to the Sea Conservation Initiative.

                                          Contact Information

                                          Main Contact

                                          • Melissa Paly, President
                                          • 8 Old Cart Path
                                          • Kittery Point, ME 03905
                                          • Phone: (207) 439-6087 
                                          • Email: mpaly@aol.com

                                          Region

                                          Kittery and Kittery Point

                                          Quick Facts

                                          • Number of Staff: 1
                                          • Membership: 200
                                          • Annual Meeting: October
                                          • Newsletter: Common Lands
                                            • Acres under Conservation Easement:
                                            • Number of Parcels: 4
                                            • 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

                                              Laudholm Trust & Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve