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.
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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.
Winter Family Fun Day 2026 – That Was Fun!
By Matt Kelley ; Outreach Director Winter Family Fun Day has been an annual event hosted by DCC at Middle River Park in Machias for several years now. Occurring each year on the Saturday that marks the end of February break for Maine schools, the premise of the event...
Strategic Planning & Growth at DCC
By DCC Board President Robin Pinto Earlier this year we shared with you our efforts in strategic planning, the renewed mission and vision statements, and the six guiding principles that now lead this organization. The primary benefit of such an exercise is the...
Building A Community Stage In Memory of Machias Town Manager
High on the grassy hill above downtown Machias sits Downeast Coastal Conservancy’s (DCC) Middle River Park. Middle River Park has always been a popular gathering point for public events, DCC education programs, private parties, and local performances. With an...