MLTN Infoline – February 6, 2020
Call for Espy Land Heritage Award NominationsIt’s time to pick your nominee for the Espy Award! Do you know a person or group that has made outstanding contributions to land conservation in Maine? Maine Coast Heritage Trust presents this award in honor of long-time president Jay Espy, whose vision, leadership, and spirit of collaboration were instrumental in helping many land trusts over the years. The award will be presented April 25th at the 2020 Maine Land Conservation Conference, and the recipient will be entitled to direct $5,000 to the nonprofit of their choosing. Learn more and make your nomination by clicking here. Nominations are due March 6th. Together we can inspire leadership and innovation, |
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Maine Climate Council UpdateIn late January, the Maine Climate Council met for the second time. The all-day session at the Augusta Civic Center began with some opening remarks and six presentations from the group’s Science and Technical Committee. Each presentation outlined current and projected climate change impacts in Maine and can be viewed here (video begins around minute 11 and ends around the 3.5-hour mark). You can also view a pdf of the presentations. The next Maine Climate Council meeting will be in June. Between now and then, the council’s six working groups will be meeting monthly to develop recommendations for the full council to consider during the second half of 2020. We have invited members of the Maine Climate Council to attend this year’s Maine Land Conservation Conference. Stay tuned for more information as we work out final details. |
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Conservation Lands Registry ReminderAccounts must be renewed annually between Jan. 1st and Mar. 30th It’s that time of year! As per 33 MRS §479C, a holder of a conservation easement or a fee owner of land held for conservation purposes that is organized or doing business in the State shall annually report to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Renewing your account will allow you to:
The annual fee per organization/account holder is $80. Have your organization’s Registry account username and password available to initiate & complete the renewal of your organization’s account. Visit https://apps1.web.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/spo/cer-v3/index.pl to access your account. For questions about your organization or agency’s account or about the registration renewal process, please telephone (207) 287-3200. |
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Introducing The Brookie Awards from NRCMNRCM Rising ‘s new awards program, The Brookie Awards , celebrates young environmental leaders in Maine. Six changemakers will be awarded in recognition of their leadership, action, and commitment to shaping Maine’s environmental future. Brookie Award recipients will receive a $1,000 cash prize and have access to professional leadership and skill-building trainings. Eligibility:
For application or nomination questions or assistance, please email |
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Faster, Better, Cheaper: Building Your Field Data Collection Tools for Monitoring Thursday, February 13, 2020 2:00 – 3:30 pm Instructors: Calen May-Tobin, Kyle Pinjuv, Lisa Shealy Cost: $65 for LTA members, $100 non-members Collecting, integrating and managing field data for property monitoring can be tricky. Juggling GIS devices, tablets and maps, much less moving that information to a database can test even the most experienced land trust staffer. With all the technology options out there, it can be difficult to decide the most accurate, efficient and cost-effective approach to designing your monitoring protocol. Join stewardship experts as they discuss homegrown strategies for developing the right monitoring protocol that fits the needs (and budget!) of your monitoring program. They will discuss how to use technology that is cheap, free, or that you already own – including Avenza, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Adobe – to ensure that your monitoring data is collected and stored in the most efficient way possible. They will also briefly discuss when it might be time for your land trust to start considering the leap to larger database driven software programs. Participants will:
Learn more and register at LTA’s website. |
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Reducing Risk and Ensuring Informed Decision-making through Complete Stewardship Documentation Thursday, February 20, 2020 2:00 – 3:30 pm Cost: $65 for LTA members, $100 non-members Creating and managing records and files is central to land trust work. Land trusts need accurate and easily retrievable records to meet legal and contractual obligations, track and evaluate activities and be prepared to defend their property interests through enforcement and litigation. A well-designed and well-implemented system of records management is essential – so are procedures that clarify when and how stewardship-related events should be documented. Join attorney and consultant Connie Manes, Kent Land Trust, as she lays out what Land Trust Standards and Practices says about documenting the ongoing condition of conserved lands and the new accreditation requirements. Participants will:
Learn more and register at LTA’s website. |
The Basics of Nonprofit Succession PlanningWednesdays, Mar. 11, Mar. 18 & Mar. 25 3:00 – 4:00 pm Cost: $60 for MANP members* (most land trusts are MANP members*) According to BoardSource, 73% of nonprofits have not yet created a plan for their leadership continuity. What does “succession planning” mean in your organization? Nonprofit executives and board members often react nervously, even negatively, to conversations about succession. If there is a sudden transition in a key leadership role, lack of succession planning will put missions in danger and organizations at risk. But such transitions also provide opportunities for growth if your organization has a culture of leadership continuity focused on developing the human capital it will need for the future. This series will:
Visit MANP’s website for details on individual sessions and registration. *For organizations with an operating budget of $500,000 or less, the MLTN membership includes a complimentary membership in MANP. Contact Donna to check if your land trust is a MLTN member. |
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Job Openings in the Conservation SectorNew job postings continue to flow in. View the full list here . Multiple openings, permanent and seasonal – Maine Coast Heritage Trust Lands Manager – Boothbay Region Land Trust Land Steward – Greater Lovell Land Trust Stewardship Assistant – Friends of Acadia Summit Steward – Friends of Acadia Land Steward (temp) – Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Resident Gardiner (Part-time) – Maine Farmland Trust Community Conservation Technician and Field Crew Leader – Downeast Lakes Land Trust |
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