OUR MISSION

Downeast Coastal Conservancy conserves essential ecological habitats, engages the local community, and fosters an environment where wildlife and people thrive in coastal Washington County, Maine.

OUR VISION

A healthy community working together as stewards of our natural lands and waters.

We support our mission and vision through a variety of strategies including:

Working with community partners to identify and conserve land and water resources of the Downeast region

Mitigating impacts of climate change through conservation activities that increase resilience of vital lands and watersheds

Collaborating with landowners, resource agencies and other conservation organizations to protect ecosystems that enhance wildlife refuge and corridors

Protecting renewable resources that strategic natural habitats support and on which local economies depend

Connecting people to ecological, cultural and historic values of our lands and waters through educational and recreational opportunities

Developing strong, diverse relationships within our communities to share the values of conservation and enhance connections to the natural world

Working with volunteers of all ages to encourage and nurture the next generation of stewards