Downeast Coastal Conservancy conserves essential ecological habitats, engages the local community, and fosters an environment where wildlife and people thrive in coastal Washington County, Maine.
DCC Trails
We offer public access hiking trails on 12 of our conservation areas. These trails cover a splendid variety of settings including coastal islands, water trails, riverside walks, beaches, and mountains on the sea.
Events
Volunteer Chief Steward and Monitoring Workshop – Pike Lands Preserve
April 25 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmNight Sky Tour
April 27 @ 7:30 pmVolunteer Chief Steward and Monitoring Workshop – Machias River Preserve
April 30 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmDeer Wintering Area Management Workshop
May 16 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pmDown East Spring Birding Festival
May 24 - May 27
Support Our Mission
We need your help to continue protecting special places in coastal Washington County. Join our efforts working to protect the land we all love.
Latest News
Edmunds school students build own outdoor classroom
In collaboration with the Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC), the students and staff at Edmunds Consolidated School (ECS) have developed their first outdoor classroom. Consisting of a trail that winds through an upload conifer forest and travels 500 feet along the Dennys River, the project provides both terrestrial and aquatic learning opportunities to the school’s students.
Now Hiring: Summer Internship
We are now hiring for a Summer Internship Position. This position will assist existing land management and stewardship programs under the direction of the Stewardship Director. Deadline to apply is March 22, 2024.
Preserving Memory and Views at Pigeon Hill
Pigeon Hill has been an iconic feature of the Steuben community and greater Washington County for decades – even centuries. Barbara and Craig Snapp, along with many generations of neighbors and family members, have worked to preserve and protect this landscape over...
Celebrating Land Trust Alliance Accreditation
Did you know DCC goes through a rigorous process to ensure we are operating at the highest possible conservation standards? The Land Trust Accreditation, the national accrediting body for land trusts, has renewed our accredited status!