Applying for Reaccreditation

Applying for Reaccreditation

The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. DCC achieved that recognition in 2018. We are pleased to announce that this year DCC...
Writing the Land Poetry Book

Writing the Land Poetry Book

We are thrilled and honored to announce that Writing the Land, a collaboration between poets and protected lands, has featured our organization in their next edition Writing the Land: Maine. Writing the Land: Maine is an anthology of 13 land trusts and 27 poets who...
Island Adventure in South Addison with MITA

Island Adventure in South Addison with MITA

The Downeast Coastal Conservancy succeeds in many land preservation projects when it works in coordination with other organizations: Washington County towns, local community groups, other land trusts, as well as with energetic individual volunteers. The Maine Island...
Bog-Bridging at Money Island

Bog-Bridging at Money Island

On a gray day of impending drizzle, a small group of stalwart volunteers and Downeast Coastal Conservancy stewards gathered to work on the Money Island trail at the western edge of the Machias River Preserve.   The Money Island trail follows an old farm road...
Nature in Focus Spin Club

Nature in Focus Spin Club

We have teamed up with Washington County 4-H to host a Nature in Focus Spin Club. Join us to explore the outdoors through photography, environmental education, outdoor recreation, and creative expression! Each week we’ll work to develop a deeper connection to nature...