Valentine’s Day

This February, we are looking for new solemates who care all about the land and waters we all love! Make a donation in honor of a special valentine and we, DCC, will send them a special nature-themed valentine’s day card! Make a donation valued at $50 or more and...

Words and Waters

Photo Above: Valerie Lawson and Colin Brown at the DSF office By Robin Pinto, DCC Board Vice President  Poetry enthusiasts from the DCC and the Downeast Salmon Federation recently gathered over wine and cheese at the Peter Gray Hatchery in East Machias to hear three...
Mowry Beach Boardwalk – Accessible Community Resource

Mowry Beach Boardwalk – Accessible Community Resource

By David Dowley Wednesday October 26 was a beautiful, seasonably cool evening for Downeast Coastal Conservancy’s (DCC) sponsored Jack-O-Lantern Walk on the Mowry Beach Boardwalk in Lubec. Cathy Lookabaugh, DCC’s Membership and Outreach Director had partnered with the...
Another Successful Trail Run!

Another Successful Trail Run!

An enthusiastic group of runners, walkers and volunteers gathered in early October for the 6th Bad Little Trail Run jointly sponsored by Bold Coast Runners and Downeast Coastal Conservancy at the Machias River Preserve. The weather was sunny but chilly – perfect for a...
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...