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...

We are now hiring for a Summer Internship Position. This position will assist existing land management and stewardship programs under the direction of the Stewardship Director. Deadline to apply is March 22, 2024.

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...

Did you know DCC goes through a rigorous process to ensure we are operating at the highest possible conservation standards? The Land Trust Accreditation, the national accrediting body for land trusts, has renewed our accredited status!

DCC is pleased to offer our Commemorative Bench Program – a stewardship and development project to honor the many people who have instilled a passion for the natural world in all of us. Commemorative benches allow you to honor the special people you love, and your donated contribution will be a great addition to DCC’s preserves. 

Landscapes of Inspiration is a new initiative to hear from our members. It is a program to share your voice and passion through a creative medium of your choice.

The Administration Manager will coordinate DCC’s office and support the administration of the organization including donor database management, billing and receiving, financial recordkeeping, general filing, and other office management duties as needed. Application deadline July 31, 2023.

An intrepid group of birders recently ventured into a cold spring wind on the Sunrise Trail in Machias. They were there not only to admire birds but also to contribute to research that is building baseline information about the organisms that call Schoppee Marsh home.