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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 poets perform some of their poetry and to celebrate the publication of the Writing The Land: Maine, the new anthology hosting 13 Maine land trusts and the 27 poets inspired by their adopted lands.
Mowry Beach Boardwalk – Accessible Community Resource
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.
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.
Applying for Reaccreditation
We are pleased to announce that this year DCC is applying for its first renewal of accreditation. A public comment period is now open.
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.
Island Adventure in South Addison with MITA
Last week the DCC Stewardship Team, MITA, and several volunteers came together for a morning’s adventure to collect ocean-borne trash from DCC’s South Addison Islands.
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.
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!
DCC Appoints New Executive Director
Downeast Coastal Conservancy is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director, Colin Brown. He will begin his new position on July 18th, 2022.
In the News
Edmunds school students build own outdoor classroom
How climate change is impacting Maine’s iconic fall foliage
A Paddler’s Paradise — And a Showpiece for River Restoration
To save the bats, Cub Scouts build houses for local nature preserves
DCC’s Landmarks Newsletter
Downeast Coastal Conservancy distributes a spring and fall copy of our newsletter, Landmarks, to our donors. If you would like to receive the editions as they are produced please consider becoming a donor by using our online form or via mail.