Colin was appointed as DCC’s Executive Director in summer of 2022. Before moving to Washington County in 2010 he worked as an environmental educator and naturalist in many corners of New England and has a passion for connecting people of all ages to the natural world. Colin has a BA in Sociology from the University of Connecticut, and extensive experience working for non profits. 

Colin lives in Pembroke on the banks of the Pennamaquan River, with his wife and two children. In his spare time he enjoys hiking, camping, kayaking, birding, gardening, playing music, spending time with his family, and anything else that gets him outdoors.

Matt joins DCC as the new Outreach Director. He grew up in the Belfast area on his family’s chicken farm. Throughout his childhood he was active in sports, outdoor activities, and helping on the farm. As he grew older he began coaching and assisting youth sports and working in after school programs and summer camps.

Matt attended UMM for 4 years, when he wasn’t busy with school work he spent his time appreciating Downeast Maine’s outdoor opportunities. During his summer breaks he directed a summer camp in Belfast. After graduating with a BS in Outdoor Recreation & Leadership in 2024 Matt worked as a Land Steward for Frenchman Bay Conservancy. When not at work he will likely be fishing a secluded pond or stream, or in search of new places of solitude in Maine’s outdoors.

In October DCC welcomed new staff member Lexie Morrill as Administration Manager. Lexie has an environmental education background, working the past few years leading youth programs across the state. One trip in particular, River Camp, has been her favorite as it has allowed her to come home to Downeast Maine every summer to work with community organizations Cobscook Institute and Downeast Salmon Federation on habitat conservation and access projects with local professionals.

Though she’s a seasoned canoer, Registered Maine Guide, and Wilderness First Responder, Lexie is excited to turn her former work back into play and step into the office at DCC to serve her community in a different way. She lives in her hometown of Steuben, enjoys regular visits to Pigeon Hill preserve, cooking and, at the end of the day, curling up with a good movie.

Jackson returns to DCC as our land steward, after working for DCC in the summer of 2023 as the stewardship assistant. Hailing from Pennsylvania, he learned to and continues to enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing, hiking, and anything outdoors. A passion of his has always been conservation. During high school, Jackson completed his Eagle Scout project building 27 bluebird houses as well as an FFA project building 7 turtle basking platforms.

Jackson graduated from the University of Maine at Machias with an associate’s degree in liberal studies. Once he arrived, he quickly fell in love with the woods and waters Maine has to offer. Jackson spent 6 years in the Maine Air National Guard as a security forces member. Jackson is happy for the opportunity to conserve and take part in protecting habitats and properties that will continue on the beautiful and unique Maine countryside.