Breweries lend a hand to conservation and land-protection efforts
In keeping with a recent trend, Saco River Brewing creates a signature ale to help protect Jockey Cap in Fryeburg. Read More.
Deer wintering area among new Land for Maine’s Future projects
A new deer wintering area in Somerset County is among nine new Land for Maine’s Future projects announced Friday by Gov. Janet Mills. Read More.
Grant awarded for the acquisition of 279-acres at Branch Lake
The addition not only increases the recreational assets for residents and visitors, it expands the safeguarding of Branch Lake, the public drinking water supply for Ellsworth. Read More.
Gray preserve poised for improvements with state funding
Royal River Conservation Trust has create new trails on the Thayer Brook Preserve and plans to connect them to Libby Hill Trails. Read More.
Hunting: Steps under way to help deer herd rebound in northern Maine
Multiple efforts are aimed at creating more deer wintering areas to boost the herd’s population in the northern half of the state. Read More.
Land trust grant to preserve 32 acres around Maquoit Bay in Brunswick
The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust was awarded $245,000 from the Land for Maine’s Future program. Read more.
Maine is protecting thousands of acres to help deer survive the winter
The state’s long-term plan to re-establish deer wintering areas in key regions of the state received a big boost on Thursday. Read More.
Thousands of acres protected with Land for Maine’s Future funding
The parcels range from more than 2,500 acres near the Appalachian Trail in Franklin County to 155 acres in Wells for trails and to preserve habitat for the New England cottontail. Read More.
Wallamatogus Mountain conservation effort a success
The 336-acre property is on the south slope of Wallamatogus Mountain—or Mt. Togus. As visitors hike along roads through the blueberry fields, they are treated to spectacular views of Penobscot Bay, nearby coastal islands and the whole Bagaduce River watershed. There are also large areas of forest and wetlands around the field with a diverse range of habitat, and it is an important hunting spot for the community.
Waterfront property among focal points of latest preservation efforts by Land for Maine’s Future
Dave Dickison of Sea Meadow Marine Foundation says the foundation’s project will ensure that the “Even Keel Boatyard” in Yarmouth continues to serve working families who make their living on the sea. Read More.
Around growing Portland, a race is on to save large landscapes
Conservation interests are scrambling to preserve the region’s last big undeveloped spaces for the residents of tomorrow.
Harpswell, West Bath land conservation projects get boost from state fund
Properties in West Bath and Harpswell are among 20 new land conservation projects in Maine that will benefit from state funding designed to preserve public access to lakes, rivers, scenic views and mountain vistas.