Contribute to DCC’s $100,000 Matching Campaign

Contribute to DCC’s $100,000 Matching Campaign

Our annual appeal letter this year includes details of a $100,000 matching challenge. Read the letter below for details of this exciting campaign for DCC! Toggle to full-screen mode at the bottom-right of the letter....
Machias River Preserve Gains Tree Farm Status

Machias River Preserve Gains Tree Farm Status

On November 14, Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC) and the Maine Tree Farm Program hosted a Tree Farm Walk and Talk at Machias River Preserve. Forester Kyle Burdick led the walk through the preserve as he inspected it for Tree Farm status. Attendees learned about the...
80th Year Quest to Hike 13 DCC Public Access Preserves

80th Year Quest to Hike 13 DCC Public Access Preserves

By Craig Snapp Photos by Craig Snapp As I entered my 80th year on planet Earth, I was moved to do some special things to celebrate the upcoming decadal milestone. A top item on my list was to hike trails in all the Downeast Coastal Conservancy public access preserves...
Now Hiring: Summer Internship

Now Hiring: Summer Internship

Downeast Coastal Conservancy – Summer Internship Downeast Coastal Conservancy (DCC) is a nationally-accredited land trust based in Machias, ME.  DCC conserves essential ecological habitats, engages the local community, and fosters an environment where wildlife and...
Preserving Memory and Views at Pigeon Hill

Preserving Memory and Views at Pigeon Hill

Pigeon Hill has been an iconic feature of the Steuben community and greater Washington County for decades – even centuries. Barbara and Craig Snapp, along with many generations of neighbors and family members, have worked to preserve and protect this landscape over...